Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		20	—	—	11
2025		10	0	0	4
2024		7	0	0	5
2023		8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants took a low-risk flier on depth that barely registers as overpaying, though Jarrick Bernard-Converse's D+ CVI reflects the reality that even modest money can be wasted on unproven talent. At 25 years old with minimal NFL production, Bernard-Converse sits squarely in the "unproven" tier while commanding $1.1M annually — not franchise-breaking money, but still above what his resume justifies for a player who hasn't established himself as a reliable NFL contributor. The age factor works against him here, as most cornerbacks who are going to make an impact have shown flashes by this point in their careers, making this feel more like organizational depth than a developmental prospect with significant upside. The short-term structure limits the downside risk for New York, but the guaranteed money still represents a questionable allocation of resources for a player whose ceiling appears to be special teams contributor or emergency depth. This signing screams "camp body with a prayer," and while the Giants can easily move on if he doesn't pan out, even small overpays on replaceable players add up over time in an era where every roster spot and dollar matters.

Performance Analysis

Jarrick Bernard-Converse receives an F grade as a young cornerback who has been unable to establish a role over three seasons. His 11 tackles across 20 games with the Jets and Giants is minimal production, suggesting he has barely gotten on the field in a defensive capacity. Bernard-Converse's 2025 season with the Giants featured 10 games, which was his most extensive action, but the lack of any coverage stats — zero interceptions, zero passes defended — is concerning. The F grade reflects a player who has not shown he can compete at the NFL level in coverage, which is the fundamental job description for a cornerback. He needs a dramatic improvement to avoid being cycled out of the league.

Fan Sentiment

A sensible waiver claim that adds cheap secondary depth for a rebuilding Giants roster. Headlines from multiple outlets confirm the Giants poached a former Jets draft pick from Cleveland's practice squad. The key signal is Bernard-Converse's draft pedigree — a 2023 sixth-round pick with developmental upside. Fans note the timing alongside Skattebo's IR placement, signaling a roster balance move rather than a splashy upgrade. Bernard-Converse projects as a rotational depth piece competing for snaps in a thin Giants secondary.