Evan Williams

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		29	4	8	149
2025		16	3	5	100
2024		13	1	3	49

Updated Jun 20, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Evan Williams' contract works out to a B Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. The 2025 season production—100 tackles and 3 interceptions across 16 games—validates the B- performance grade and squares cleanly with a rookie-scale deal that's delivering above-market value; at $1.2M AAV, Williams is generating safety-level impact that's typically commanded by veterans at two to three times that cost. The safety market has tightened significantly in recent years, making above-average contributors locked into sub-$2M annual commitments increasingly valuable roster assets, particularly when they're performing at the level the tape and statistics suggest. At 24 with just two seasons played, Williams remains a developmental prospect rather than a proven star, but the CVI benefits substantially from his age—he's got runway before any extension conversations, and the Packers retain cost-control advantages across the full four-year term. The media framing as one of Green Bay's "best kept roster secrets" and the league-validated recognition as a top-25 earner in performance-based pay in 2025 underscore that Williams is genuinely outperforming his contractual footprint, a hallmark of strong contract value. With the Packers investing in cornerback and wide receiver depth alongside Williams' emerging secondary presence, the front office appears confident in his development trajectory—a signal that refinancing or extension discussions could arrive within the next offseason cycle.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Evan Williams is a second-year safety for the Green Bay Packers who has steadily carved out a legitimate role in their defensive backfield at just 24 years old. Earning a B- overall grade, Williams sits comfortably above average among his peers, with clear upside still ahead. His trajectory from a D+ in 2024 to a C+ in 2025 signals meaningful growth for a player still learning the NFL game. Williams's most impressive calling card is his tackling production — he's averaging 6.25 tackles per game, well above the NFL average of 3.41 and approaching the elite threshold of 7.78. That kind of box presence draws favorable comparisons to early-career Quandre Diggs, a thumper who evolved into a complete safety. His interception rate of 0.19 per game also outpaces the league average of 0.12, showing real ball-hawking instincts. The concern lies in pass breakups — his 0.31 PD per game barely edges the NFL average of 0.29, suggesting his coverage technique in zone and trail situations still needs refinement. Williams has the physical tools and competitive makeup to develop into a reliable starter, potentially cracking a high-B range within the next two seasons if his pass defense catches up to his run-support dominance. Watch whether Green Bay deploys him in more single-high looks to sharpen his deep coverage reads. At 24, the ceiling remains genuinely intriguing.

How Evan Compares at the Position

Evan Williams ranks 43rd of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Evan between Joshua Metellus (B) just ahead and Grant Delpit (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Evan Williams enters 2026 as a depth safety with modest career production but emerging positive momentum in Green Bay's media ecosystem. The 'best-kept secret' framing and narrative around his development into a 'complete player' suggest the Packers organization and local media view him as a prospect with upside rather than a proven contributor. However, his two-year resume—4 career interceptions, 8 passes defended, and a $1.2M contract—places him squarely in the role-player category without All-Pro or Pro Bowl credentials to anchor a higher perception tier. The non-football headlines (IndyCar ride, high school awards appearance) indicate personality and community engagement but do not move the needle on on-field perception. Overall, Williams is positioned as a young safety with potential to develop into a solid starter, but 2026 will be a critical year to validate the optimistic organizational messaging with consistent performance.