Damarri Mathis

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		43	—	9	103
2025		3	0	1	2
2024		10	0	1	3
2023		17	0	1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This C- CVI reflects a slightly underwhelming deal for a depth piece cornerback, as Damarri Mathis commands $1.1M annually despite limited production that places him firmly in replacement-level territory. The four-year, $4.4M structure suggests a team betting on developmental upside rather than proven on-field value, which feels optimistic given his current performance tier. At 25, Mathis theoretically has room to grow, but depth pieces rarely make significant leaps in their third or fourth NFL seasons, making this more of a roster filler move than a strategic investment. The minimal $0.8M guaranteed portion provides some escape hatch flexibility, though committing four years to a player who hasn't demonstrated starter-quality skills seems excessive. While $1.1M AAV won't break any team's budget, it represents the type of middling allocation that prevents organizations from maximizing their depth chart value — paying slightly above market rate for a player whose ceiling appears to be special teams contributor and emergency corner.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Damarri's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Damarri Mathis is a four-year NFL veteran cornerback currently in free agency after failing to secure a roster spot in 2025. The 27-year-old has appeared in 43 career games across four seasons, establishing himself as a depth-level contributor rather than a high-impact starter. His overall performance grade of C- reflects a player trending downward, having fallen from a D+ in 2025 to an F in 2024, signaling serious concerns about his viability at the position. Mathis's most glaring weakness is his inability to generate impact plays downfield. His pass deflection rate of 0.10 per game sits well below the NFL average of 0.33, and he's nowhere near elite threshold at 0.91—a stark contrast that underscores his coverage limitations. His tackling volume of 0.30 per game is also significantly below the league average of 2.31, suggesting limited snap count opportunities and minimal defensive involvement. These metrics paint a picture of a player who struggles in man coverage and fails to attack downfield opportunities consistently. Moving forward, Mathis faces an uphill climb to remain relevant in competitive rosters. At 27 with a deteriorating performance trajectory over the past two seasons, his window for resurgence is narrow. For a potential return to relevance, he would need to land with a defensive-heavy scheme that maximizes his weaknesses or accept a significantly reduced role on special teams and as emergency depth.

How Damarri Compares at the Position

Damarri Mathis ranks 140th of 272 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Damarri between Kyu Blu Kelly (C-) just ahead and Cam Lewis (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Browns add veteran depth at cornerback with ACL recovery upside potential. Multiple outlets confirm signing, framing it as secondary rotation adjustment one week pre-camp. Mathis offers former starting experience, but injury recovery timeline remains primary concern. Fans debate whether move signals confidence in depth or desperation pre-training camp. Cleveland likely auditioning him as cheap competition before finalizing their secondary depth chart.