Jakorian Bennett

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		35	—	12	65
2025		11	0	1	7
2024		10	0	8	26
2023		14

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		11	7	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%
2024		10	26	0.0	0	—	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2023		14	32	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Philadelphia Eagles got a C Contract Value Index out of the Jakorian Bennett signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. Bennett's 2025 season output—7 tackles across 11 games—reflects the foundational but unspectacular production that justifies his $1.2M annual commitment, a price point that aligns squarely with depth-to-starter-level cornerback compensation in the current market. At 25 and in his third year after being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 draft, Bennett remains within his developmental window, and the Eagles clearly view this as a low-risk evaluation period rather than a long-term franchise cornerstone commitment. His C-grade CVI reflects a fair-value exchange: the team gets a solid young option on a rookie-scale deal, while Bennett receives the opportunity to prove himself within Vic Fangio's defensive scheme without demanding premium money. The media framing—cautiously optimistic but notably measured, emphasizing fit and competition rather than celebrating a transformational addition—confirms that both the Eagles and public perception treat him as a competent depth piece with upside, not a game-changer. Over his four-year rookie contract, Bennett carries minimal cap burden and zero dead-money risk, positioning the Eagles to evaluate him through 2027 without meaningful financial constraint.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Jakorian Bennett delivers production that earns a D+ performance grade against CB comps. The third-year cornerback's 2025 season output—seven tackles across 11 games—reflects the tape of a depth-level defender still searching for consistent impact plays, which aligns with his career arc of foundational competency without standout production. His tackling volume represents his clearest statistical contribution, though the absence of interceptions throughout his three-year tenure signals a continued gap between solid technique and splash-play ability that separates starters from above-average corners. Bennett appeared in 11 games this past year, demonstrating availability but not the workload or performance typically associated with a featured player in a secondary rotation. The mid-season trade to Philadelphia frames him as a competition piece within Vic Fangio's defensive scheme rather than an established solution—a fresh opportunity for a young player with the foundational tools to develop further but no track record of exceptional production yet. At his current trajectory and modest $1.2M annual cost, Bennett projects as a solid-backup-to-low-end-starter option who could carve out a role with the Eagles, but expectations should remain measured until his film demonstrates more consistent coverage reliability and ball skills.

How Jakorian Compares at the Position

Jakorian Bennett ranks 176th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Jakorian between Brandon Johnson (D+) just ahead and Jaden Davis (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Jakorian Bennett enters Philadelphia with a B- sentiment grade, reflecting the measured optimism surrounding his mid-season acquisition from Las Vegas. The media has framed Bennett as a depth piece with upside rather than a transformational talent, emphasizing his opportunity to compete within Vic Fangio's defensive system without generating significant fanfare. At just $1.2M annually, his modest contract aligns with public perception of him as a solid but unspectacular cornerback—his three-year track record shows foundational competency with 12 passes defended but zero career interceptions, suggesting reliable but not elite production. Coverage has been notably neutral, with outlets focusing on scheme fit rather than celebrating a major addition, while trade grades landed in mixed-to-neutral territory. The Eagles and their fanbase view Bennett as a competent young cornerback being given a fresh start, positioning him as neither a breakthrough talent nor a liability—just a solid starter-level player who could develop into something more substantial under the right circumstances.