Garrett Williams

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		35	4	16	127
2025		10	1	5	46
2024		16	2	9	58
2023		9

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among CB contracts at this AAV tier, Garrett Williams earns a B+ Contract Value Index. At $1.4M annually on a four-year rookie deal, Williams is operating in the classic underpaid zone for a third-year player—exactly where you want young cornerbacks before the extension conversation begins—but the wrinkle here is that extension conversation is reportedly off the table. His 2025 season production of 46 tackles, 1 interception across 10 games reflects solid depth-piece work before the season-ending Achilles injury, though the tape suggests intermittent flashes of starter-caliber coverage (evidenced by that end-zone interception against Lawrence) rather than consistent, dominating play. The injury itself—his second major lower-body setback in a three-year span—has created a durability narrative that no amount of bargain salary can fully offset; cornerbacks with recurring soft-tissue damage carry genuine risk, and Arizona's reported reluctance to extend him signals internal skepticism about his long-term availability. At 25 years old in his third season, Williams still has developmental runway, but the CVI value thesis depends entirely on him returning healthy and regaining his footing as a viable starter; if that happens, the deal remains a steal, but media framing and the team's own roster moves suggest Arizona views him as a prove-it player rather than a core piece. The four-year term also works in his favor structurally—no imminent renegotiation pressure—which buys time for both player and franchise to reassess fit and durability before any premium payday conversation materializes.

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 Garrett's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Garrett Williams is a three-year veteran cornerback entering his age-25 season with the Arizona Cardinals, carrying solid upside despite inconsistent early returns. Through 35 career games, the 25-year-old has shown flashes of starter-caliber coverage skills but remains a work-in-progress in transition from depth contributor to reliable starter. His current C+ grade reflects a player still developing his consistency and football intelligence, though his youth and trajectory suggest meaningful upside ahead. Williams' pass defense metric of 0.50 pass deflections per game significantly outpaces the NFL average of 0.33, indicating above-average instincts and ball location awareness in coverage. His tackle production of 4.60 per game also exceeds the 2.31 NFL average, demonstrating engagement and pursuit ability from the cornerback spot. However, his interception rate of 0.10 per game matches only the league median, not elite territory, revealing an area where he must convert more opportunities into takeaways to elevate his impact. The concerning element is Williams' trajectory: his performance dipped from C+ in 2024 to D+ in 2023, suggesting recent improvement rather than established consistency. His 2025 season will be critical in determining whether he can sustain his uptick in pass defense and tackle production or revert to earlier struggles. Watch for increased confidence in his hip transitions and receiver technique; if Williams can marry his above-average ball-location skills with tighter man coverage, he possesses the foundation to develop into a legitimate starting cornerback for Arizona's secondary.

How Garrett Compares at the Position

Garrett Williams ranks 86th of 272 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Garrett between Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (C+) just ahead and Jarrian Jones (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Garrett Williams enters the 2026 offseason with an F-grade sentiment as public perception has shifted from cautious optimism to genuine concern about his NFL viability. The Arizona cornerback's second major injury setback — a season-ending Achilles tear — has created a narrative of fragility that overshadows his occasional flashes of talent, including that highlight-reel interception against Trevor Lawrence. With the Cardinals reportedly viewing a contract extension as unlikely and Williams earning just $1.4M annually, the media framing suggests a player fighting for roster survival rather than positioning for a significant payday. His modest career production of four interceptions and 16 passes defended across three seasons provides little leverage in contract negotiations, leaving him in the uncomfortable position of needing to prove basic durability before he can demonstrate elite cornerback skills. The prevailing sentiment is sympathetic but realistic — Williams has talent, but his injury history has created a perception that he may never stay healthy long enough to reach his potential, making him a risky investment for any NFL franchise.