Dexter Lawrence II

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		109	30.5	341	33
2025		17	0.5	31	7
2024		12	9.0	44	4
2023		16

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		17	31	0.5	1	—	F F Bottom 5%
2024		12	44	9.0	0	—	B+ B+ Top 20%
2023		16	53	4.5	0	—	B- B- Top 38%
2022		16	68	7.5	0	—	B+ B+ Top 20%
2021		16	54	2.5	0	—	C C Around average
2020		16	53	4.0	0	—	C C Around average
2019		16	38	2.5	0	—	D- D- Bottom 12%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants secured an absolute steal with Dexter Lawrence II's extension, earning an A+ CVI that represents one of the league's most team-friendly deals for an interior defensive lineman. At just $0.8M per year, Lawrence delivers elite-level disruption and run-stopping ability at a fraction of what comparable defensive tackles command — consider that middling starters at the position routinely eclipse $10M annually. The 26-year-old is entering his prime years and has consistently improved since being drafted, making this contract a masterclass in locking up ascending talent before the market corrects itself. With $46.5M guaranteed, the Giants have created substantial financial flexibility while retaining a cornerstone piece of their defense, though the unknown contract length makes it difficult to fully assess the long-term risk exposure. This deal exemplifies shrewd roster construction, allowing New York to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while keeping a foundational player who can anchor their defensive front for years to come.

Performance Analysis

Dexter Lawrence II earns a C- for the Giants at defensive tackle, a grade that might seem low for one of the best interior defenders in football. Lawrence is an absolute force on the interior — his combination of size, power, and quickness makes him nearly unblockable at his best. The lower grade reflects the reality that the Giants defense around him has been so poor that his individual impact has been difficult to sustain. Teams have game-planned to avoid him, and without adequate support, even Lawrence's dominance can be schemed around. He is a legitimate All-Pro caliber defensive tackle playing on a defense that has not given him enough help to maximize his impact.

Fan Sentiment

Cincinnati Bengals' trade of Dexter Lawrence II draws mixed early reactions. The move is generating significant media attention across 5 media sources. Dexter projects as a solid contributor in this role. Fan discussion centers on the trade value exchanged of this deal. The remains to be seen for Cincinnati Bengals as the season approaches.