Jl Skinner

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		31	—	—	21
2025		17	0	0	12
2024		14	0	0	9
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

**Denver struck a solid value play with JL Skinner's four-year, $4.0M extension, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster building at the safety position.** At just $1.0M annually, the Broncos are paying depth piece money for a player who could develop into a more significant contributor, creating meaningful upside in a low-risk package. The minimal guaranteed money ($0.2M) gives Denver maximum flexibility to evaluate Skinner's progression without financial burden, while the four-year term provides stability if he exceeds expectations. This type of contract represents the sweet spot for developmental players — enough term to allow growth while maintaining team-friendly economics that won't hamstring future roster construction. The Broncos' secondary has been a work in progress, and locking up a young safety at this price point gives them a cost-controlled asset who could either emerge as a starter or remain valuable special teams depth.

Performance Analysis

JL Skinner receives an F grade as a Broncos safety who has been consistently active without producing meaningful defensive numbers. His 21 tackles across 31 games over three seasons is remarkably low production for a player who has been active on gameday rosters that frequently. The zero interceptions, passes defended, and forced fumbles through 31 games is a concerning blank on the stat sheet for any defensive back. Denver's decision to keep him active for 17 games in 2025 suggests he contributes on special teams, but the defensive impact has been nonexistent. Skinner needs to start making plays in coverage to earn a meaningful defensive role rather than just filling a special teams spot.