
#21 CB · Los Angeles Rams
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
25
College
Georgia
Draft
2022, Rd 6, #212
Experience
4 yrs
CB Rank
#211 / 288
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 47 | 3 | 19 | 102 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 15 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 | 1 | 10 | 49 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
AAV
$1.3M/yr
This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Los Angeles Rams — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Derion's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL CBs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $1.3M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the CB market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — depth piece output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. Derion is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.3M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Derion Kendrick earns a D- for the Rams at cornerback, a former national champion who has not been able to translate college success into consistent NFL production. Kendrick has the ball skills and competitiveness to make plays, but his coverage technique has been inconsistent. He has been beaten on routes that a more polished corner would handle, and the penalties have been costly. Los Angeles needs their young corners to develop, and Kendrick has not taken the steps forward that were expected. His ceiling remains intriguing, but the current production is well below starter-level.
Derion Kendrick carries a **B-** sentiment grade, reflecting cautiously optimistic views about his role as a depth cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams. The media frames him as a solid rotational piece with legitimate starting experience (18 games) and an impressive championship resume, having won two national titles at Georgia that demonstrate his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. His reputation centers around being reliable depth insurance rather than a game-changing talent, with analysts appreciating his experience and pedigree while acknowledging he's not an elite-tier corner. Fans and media alike view Kendrick as a smart addition to address secondary depth concerns, particularly given recent pass coverage struggles. The consensus suggests he'll compete for nickel snaps and provide valuable rotational coverage behind established starters, fitting the mold of a middling-to-solid contributor who brings championship experience to a defensive backfield.
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Derion Kendrick is a player in his 4th NFL season listed at CB for the Los Angeles Rams. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Derion Kendrick: Contract Value Index B, Performance D-, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D+
2023
(30% weight)
D-
2022
(20% weight)