Dennis Houston

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		2	2	16	—
2025		1	—	—	—
2024		1	0	0	0
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Dennis Houston delivered the kind of production that earns a C Contract Value Index relative to the WR pay band. On a futures deal worth $967,500 annually, Houston is priced as organizational depth insurance—a low-risk, low-reward proposition for a fourth-year player competing in an oversaturated receiver room. His 2025 season output of 1 game tells the real story: minimal opportunity and no on-field case for immediate elevation, which aligns cleanly with his D+ performance grade and the media's assessment of him as a technical-but-limited depth gamble. At 27 years old, Houston is past the developmental window where contract value typically compounds through draft-pick upside; he's a journeyman auditioning for a consistent role, and his ability to read zone coverage in camp drills—while notable enough to earn Kyle Trask's attention—hasn't translated into the athleticism or production profile needed to break through a logjam that the Buccaneers have only tightened with 14 additional futures signings and recent defensive prioritization. The Contract Value Index reflects what he actually is: affordable depth filler on a team in evaluation mode, neither a steal nor an overpay, with realistic expectations that he develops as a practice squad contributor rather than a meaningful rotational piece by the time the regular season kicks off in 91 days.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Dennis's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Dennis Houston is a rookie wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who has yet to carve out a meaningful footprint at the NFL level, appearing in just two career games since entering the league. That razor-thin résumé places him at the very bottom of the durability spectrum — a player still searching for consistent footing on an active roster, let alone a defined role within an offense. His two career receptions for 16 yards offer almost nothing in the way of evaluative substance, reflecting a player who has functioned at best as a practice-squad depth piece with fleeting regular-season exposure. At 27, Houston is older than the typical developmental receiver, which narrows the window for the kind of gradual growth teams are usually willing to invest in over multiple seasons. The Buccaneers' receiver room, anchored by established contributors, leaves precious little room for a player who hasn't yet demonstrated he can earn targets when the lights are on. Houston currently grades out at a D+, a reflection not of catastrophic failure but of near-total absence from meaningful action. The most important thing to watch going forward is simply whether he can stay on a 53-man roster long enough to string together a body of work — durability and availability will matter far more than any individual performance at this stage of his career.

How Dennis Compares at the Position

Dennis Houston ranks 217th of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Dennis between Devin Duvernay (D+) just ahead and Tahj Washington (D+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Tampa Bay adds depth at receiver with a modest camp body signing. Multiple headlines highlight Houston's preseason performance, suggesting genuine roster competition value. Strong training camp connection with Kyle Trask signals potential developmental upside. Fans view this as a solid rotational depth move without transformative impact. Houston projects as a competitive practice squad or third-string option for Tampa.