Damarion Williams

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		14	—	2	24
2025		3	0	1	13
2024		3	0	1	10
2023		1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Damarion Williams' one-year, $1.1M deal with Tampa Bay represents a modest gamble on a depth cornerback that tilts slightly toward overpay territory, earning a D CVI grade. While the financial commitment is minimal at just above league minimum, Williams profiles as a replacement-level depth piece whose production doesn't justify even this modest investment when quality veterans and promising rookies are available at similar price points. The 25-year-old corner hasn't demonstrated the coverage skills or special teams value typically expected from players in this salary range, making this more of a camp body signing than a meaningful roster addition. The short-term structure limits Tampa Bay's downside risk, but the lack of upside indicators suggests the Buccaneers are paying market rate for below-average depth when they could have allocated these resources more effectively elsewhere. This signing reflects the reality of needing warm bodies in training camp, but Williams faces an uphill battle to justify his roster spot on a Bucs secondary that already has more proven options ahead of him on the depth chart.

Performance Analysis

Damarion Williams grades as a serviceable starter among NFL cornerbacks — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 4.33 (above the NFL average of 3.00), ranking as well above average for the position. Passes defended, at 0.33 compared to an NFL average of 0.49, is where he falls short relative to the position. Limited games played (14 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

Fan Sentiment

A low-profile depth signing that barely registers on Tampa Bay's offseason radar. Limited media coverage with no dedicated analysis suggests reporters view this as routine roster maintenance. Williams is a fringe roster player competing for a practice squad spot at best. Bucs fans are largely indifferent, with Castro and the QB-turned-WR generating far more buzz. Williams faces an uphill battle making the 53-man roster in Tampa's competitive secondary.