Jarrett Patterson

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Texans secured solid value with Jarrett Patterson's four-year, $4.0M deal ($1.0M AAV), landing what amounts to a low-risk flyer on interior line depth that earns a C CVI. While Patterson enters as an unproven commodity at the NFL level, Houston is paying backup guard money for a player who could develop into a legitimate starter — the type of bet that rarely backbites a franchise when the financial commitment stays this modest. At just $200K guaranteed, the contract structure heavily favors the Texans, giving them multiple outs if Patterson doesn't pan out while preserving significant upside if he exceeds expectations. The four-year term provides valuable roster control through Patterson's prime development window, crucial for a young team building depth along the offensive line. This represents textbook roster construction for Houston — investing minimal guaranteed money in high-upside talent that could either contribute immediately or develop into a key piece of their interior line puzzle.

Performance Analysis

Jarrett Patterson receives an F grade as a Texans guard who has been a consistent presence on Houston's offensive line without earning favorable performance marks. His 17 games in 2025 and 15 in 2024 show he has been trusted with a starting role, but the F grade indicates the quality of play has been well below what Houston needs to protect their franchise quarterback. Patterson is a young interior lineman who still has room for development, and the playing time at least provides a foundation for improvement. The Texans need their offensive line to take a significant step forward, and Patterson either needs to be part of that improvement or risk being replaced. His durability is a plus, but the execution needs to catch up.