Dante Trader Jr.

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		17	—	1	55
2025		17	0	1	55

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Dolphins secured solid value with Dante Trader Jr.'s four-year, $4.6M deal, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster building at the safety position. At just $1.2M annually, Miami is paying depth piece money for a player who can contribute meaningfully in their defensive secondary rotation without breaking the bank. The contract structure heavily favors the team with minimal guaranteed money at $0.4M, giving them flexibility to move on if Trader doesn't develop as expected while protecting against downside risk. This type of deal exemplifies how franchises should approach younger defensive backs — low financial commitment with upside potential if the player takes a developmental leap. Miami gets a cost-controlled asset who can provide special teams value and defensive depth, making this the kind of efficient roster construction that allows teams to allocate resources to premium positions while maintaining competitive depth throughout the roster.

Performance Analysis

Dante Trader Jr. earns a D- for the Dolphins at safety, a young defensive back who has struggled to find his footing in Miami's secondary. Trader has been used sparingly, and his limited opportunities have not produced encouraging results. His coverage ability is below where it needs to be, and he has been slow to react to route combinations. The Dolphins have a deep secondary, and Trader is at the very bottom of the depth chart. He needs significant development to become a viable NFL contributor.