
#25 CB · Las Vegas Raiders
Height
6'2"
Weight
192 lbs
Age
25
College
Mississippi State
Draft
2024, Rd 4, #112
Experience
2 yrs
CB Rank
#226 / 288
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 27 | — | 3 | 57 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 15 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 12 | 0 | 3 | 46 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$4.8M
Guaranteed
$801K
AAV
$1.2M/yr
The Raiders secured solid value in locking up Decamerion Richardson at $1.2M AAV over four years, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster building on the margins. While Richardson profiles as a depth piece rather than a frontline starter, his production tier justifies this contract investment for a young corner still developing his NFL skill set. At his age, Richardson represents the type of developmental asset that can either emerge as a quality rotation player or provide reliable special teams coverage without breaking the bank. The contract structure heavily favors Las Vegas with minimal guaranteed money at just $800K, creating virtually no downside risk while preserving four years of team control. This deal exemplifies how savvy front offices build depth — paying market rate for a player's current production while retaining significant upside if Richardson's trajectory improves, making it exactly the type of low-risk, moderate-reward contract that championship contenders rely on to fill out their roster.
Decamerion Richardson earns a D- for the Raiders at cornerback, a young defensive back who has been overwhelmed by the speed and diversity of NFL passing attacks. Richardson has the physical tools to compete, but his technique and recognition are far behind where they need to be. He has been exploited by opposing offenses when given opportunities, and his confidence appears to wane after blown coverages. Las Vegas needs their young secondary players to develop, and Richardson is behind schedule in that regard. The tools are raw but present — the question is whether the football development can catch up.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D+
2024
(30% weight)