Darius Rush

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		3	—	1	3
2025		1	—	—	—
2024		2	—	—	—
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Commanders locked up Darius Rush at an exceptional value, securing a rotational cornerback for just $1.1M AAV in what amounts to a steal in today's inflated market. Rush earns a B+ CVI despite his rotational status because quality depth pieces at corner typically command $2-3M annually, making this deal roughly half of market rate for a proven NFL contributor. At this price point, Washington gets meaningful defensive back depth without any meaningful salary cap risk, while Rush gets another opportunity to potentially earn a larger payday down the road. The one-year structure works perfectly for both sides — the Commanders can evaluate whether Rush deserves a longer-term investment while maintaining complete flexibility for 2025. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster building that allows teams to allocate premium dollars to impact players while still maintaining competent depth across the roster.

Performance Analysis

Darius Rush earns a D for the Commanders at cornerback, a young corner who has been developing his coverage skills in Washington's secondary. Rush has the size and length that scouts value at the position, and he has been competitive at the line of scrimmage. However, his transitions and recovery speed have been exploited by quicker route runners, which has limited his effectiveness. The Commanders are building their secondary for the future, and Rush is part of that project. He needs to improve his hip fluidity and break on routes to become a reliable starting option.