Jeremy Reaves

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		79	2	12	219
2025		17	1	7	91
2024		17	0	0	20
2023		5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Washington handed Jeremy Reaves a slight overpay at $3.4M AAV, earning a D+ CVI that reflects the premium they paid for a depth piece safety. While Reaves has carved out a respectable role as a special teams ace and rotational defender for the Commanders, this contract pushes him into starter money territory despite his production profile remaining firmly in the backup tier. The $4.0M in guaranteed money suggests Washington values his familiarity with their system and leadership qualities, but it's hard to justify paying above-average starter wages for someone who grades as a depth contributor. At 27, Reaves is entering his prime years, so there's modest upside if he can expand his defensive role beyond special teams coverage. This deal represents the Commanders prioritizing continuity and locker room presence over pure value efficiency, which works in small doses but becomes problematic if it's part of a broader pattern of overpaying role players.

Performance Analysis

Jeremy Reaves grades as a rotational player among NFL safeties — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 5.35 (above the NFL average of 3.85), ranking as above average for the position. Interceptions, at 0.06 compared to an NFL average of 0.16, is where he falls short relative to the position. He plays primarily as a box safety, contributing more in run support than in coverage. His 2025 season graded as a C, a significant jump from his F mark in 2024.

Fan Sentiment

Washington locks up a beloved, homegrown safety who evolved from undrafted afterthought to franchise cornerstone. Multiple headlines celebrate Reaves as a fan favorite and confirmed All-Pro, signaling genuine star-level recognition. The strongest indicator is his All-Pro designation, placing him among the elite at his position leaguewide. Fans are emotional about this retention, rallying around an undrafted success story earning his championship ring. Reaves anchors Washington's secondary for years, providing proven leadership and elite play at a critical position.