Damarri Mathis

Career StatsF

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.

Performance Analysis

Damarri Mathis earns an F as a free agent cornerback, a former third-round pick whose NFL career has been a cautionary tale about raw athleticism without technical refinement. Mathis had the physical tools to compete at corner, but his coverage technique never developed to the point where he could be trusted against NFL receivers. He was beaten regularly and drew costly penalties at critical moments. The fact that he is unsigned tells you where the league stands on his ability to contribute. Mathis had the speed and size that scouts love, but football is played with instincts and technique, not just athletic testing numbers.