Josh Jobe

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		54	2	23	114
2025		16	1	12	54
2024		10	1	7	37
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Seahawks handed Josh Jobe a fair market deal that reflects his current standing as a rotational cornerback, earning a C CVI that aligns with Seattle's measured approach to secondary depth. At $8M per year over three seasons, this contract appropriately values Jobe as a solid rotational piece rather than a cornerstone defender, positioning him in that crucial tier between starter and backup where teams often find their best value. The $9.5M in guaranteed money provides reasonable security without creating major dead money concerns, giving Seattle flexibility to move on if Jobe doesn't develop into a more prominent role. While this isn't the type of signing that transforms a defense, it represents smart roster building for a team that needs reliable depth in the secondary. The three-year structure suggests the Seahawks view Jobe as having untapped upside beyond his current rotational status, making this a low-risk investment with moderate reward potential if he can elevate his game in their system.

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 Josh's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Josh Jobe enters his fourth NFL season as a reliable boundary cornerback for Seattle, earning a B- grade after a meaningful developmental arc. Once a depth piece fighting for snaps, Jobe has carved out legitimate starter-level value in Pete Carroll's defensive system. He profiles as a solid CB2 — not a shutdown corner, but a dependable contributor in a competitive secondary. His pass breakup rate stands as his calling card this season, posting 0.75 PD per game against an NFL average of just 0.33 — a genuinely elite-adjacent trait. His tackle production also impresses at 3.38 per game, well above the 2.31 league average, reflecting his willingness to compete in run support. The concern remains ball production: his 0.06 interceptions per game trails the 0.10 NFL average considerably, suggesting he disrupts throws without finishing them. Jobe's trajectory — climbing from a D in 2023 to back-to-back C+ grades in 2024 and 2025 — reflects a player still trending upward, not plateauing. If he can convert his pass-breakup ability into turnovers, a true B or B+ ceiling is realistic. Watch his INT rate next season; that single improvement could reframe how coordinators scheme around him entirely.

How Josh Compares at the Position

Josh Jobe ranks 82nd of 271 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Josh between Alex Johnson (B-) just ahead and Trey Amos (B-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Seattle locked in a quality cornerback with a smart three-year extension. Multiple outlets praised Jobe as the Seahawks' best offseason move, signaling strong internal confidence. His one-handed pass deflection showcase demonstrates the elite coverage skills justifying the investment. Fans view this as a shrewd retention of a developing defensive cornerstone. Jobe should anchor Seattle's secondary and become a reliable starter going forward.