Dorian Mausi

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		17	9	—	—
2025		17	9	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The D+ Contract Value Index on Dorian Mausi's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $990K AAV over three years, Mausi is absorbing a modest but non-trivial roster slot for a player who posted 9 tackles across 17 games in the 2025 season—a counting-stat profile consistent with a developmental depth piece still fighting for consistent snaps. Linebacker contracts at the replacement-level tier typically hover near the veteran minimum, so even a sub-$1M AAV represents neutral-to-slight overpay when production hasn't yet justified expanded role or opportunity. At 24 years old in his rookie season, Mausi has time to develop, but the CVI reflects the gap between his current defensive output and what the Titans are paying; a special-teams recovery doesn't offset the lack of meaningful tackle accumulation or impact plays. The team's recent signings at linebacker and edge rusher suggest Tennessee is actively evaluating and rotating depth rather than betting heavily on Mausi's trajectory, positioning him as a roster bubble candidate heading into 2026. The three-year term carries minimal long-term risk given the salary floor, but the grade captures the hard truth: Mausi must prove he can be more than a depth linebacker and special-teams contributor to justify even modest cap real estate on an organization sitting at 3-14 and rebuilding.

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Performance Analysis

Dorian Mausi earns a D- for the Titans at linebacker, a young player who has been on the fringes of Tennessee's defense. Mausi has been used primarily on special teams, and his rare defensive reps have not been notable. His instincts and coverage ability need significant development before he can earn meaningful snaps at linebacker. The Titans are rebuilding, and Mausi is one of many young players fighting for a spot. He needs to show more to stay relevant on a roster that is evaluating everyone.

How Dorian Compares at the Position

Dorian Mausi ranks 337th of 337 graded linebackers by performance. The nearest peer ahead is Joe Bachie (D-).

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Current Sentiment

Dorian Mausi's public perception reflects that of a developmental linebacker still fighting to establish himself in the NFL, earning a D+ sentiment grade that captures the cautious skepticism surrounding his limited production. The Tennessee Titans depth player has struggled to generate meaningful defensive statistics through his early career, with zero sacks, forced fumbles, or interceptions raising questions about his ability to impact games at the professional level. While his special teams hustle — notably recovering a muffed punt in a crucial fourth-quarter moment — demonstrates the type of effort coaches value from roster bubble players, it hasn't been enough to shift broader media narrative or fan confidence. National coverage remains virtually non-existent, with most mentions being purely transactional rather than analytical, suggesting Mausi hasn't crossed the threshold into meaningful NFL contributor territory. His D+ grade reflects a player viewed as replacement-level talent who must prove he belongs on an active roster, with 2026 representing a pivotal season for demonstrating he can evolve beyond special teams contributor into a legitimate defensive asset.