Davis Mills

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		44	7,082	40	26	82.5
2025		6	915	5	1	81.6
2024		4	212	0	0	72.9

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Texans made a pragmatic move securing Davis Mills on a $7.0M AAV deal, landing squarely in fair value territory with a C CVI grade. While Mills profiles as a depth piece rather than a franchise cornerstone, his modest salary reflects realistic market positioning for a quarterback who's shown flashes but lacks consistent production. At 25, Mills still has developmental upside, and Houston gets a known commodity who understands their system without breaking the bank. The one-year structure with $10.3M guaranteed provides flexibility while giving Mills a prove-it opportunity to potentially earn a more substantial deal down the line. This represents sound roster management — paying depth piece money for depth piece production, with the optionality that Mills could exceed expectations and provide starter-level value at a discount.

Performance Analysis

Davis Mills earns a D- for the Texans at quarterback, a former third-round pick who served as the bridge before C.J. Stroud arrived and has been a backup ever since. Mills showed some competence as a starter, but his arm talent and decision-making were never at the level needed to be a franchise quarterback. He manages the game adequately and avoids catastrophic mistakes, which is about all you can expect from a third-string option. Houston keeps him as emergency depth behind their franchise quarterback. Mills is a smart player who knows the offense, but his ceiling as a quarterback is firmly established as a career backup.