Justice Hill

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		84	1,255	8	4.7
2025		10	93	2	5.2
2024		15	228	1	4.9
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Baltimore Ravens got a D+ Contract Value Index out of the Justice Hill signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $3M annually over two years, Hill is priced as a depth back — which aligns with his 2025 season output of 169 receiving yards across 10 games, a volume that screams complementary role rather than featured contributor. The Ravens' recent signings across multiple positions and Hill's placement on injured reserve late last season paint a picture of a front office actively moving on, not preserving depth, which makes his modest salary a non-factor in any decision calculus; there's no cap relief needed to cut a player earning this little. At 28 years old with seven NFL seasons and zero Pro Bowl selections or statistical anchors to his name, Hill lacks the career equity to weather the current narrative of roster expendability, and the media framing entering 2026 reads as survival mode rather than depth-piece security. The two-year structure offers Baltimore a low-risk exit if Hill cannot reclaim a meaningful role during training camp, but that flexibility is almost beside the point — a $3M annual commitment on a player the organization appears ready to replace suggests the Contract Value Index grade is less about the deal's structure and more about the fundamental mismatch between salary expectation and organizational confidence heading into the regular season.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Justice's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Justice Hill is a seven-year NFL veteran and established depth piece for Baltimore, though his current 2025 season performance has declined noticeably. The 28-year-old carries a C-minus grade this season, reflecting limited offensive touches and inconsistent production in a crowded Ravens backfield. Hill remains a complementary contributor rather than a featured back, with his role and snap count closely tied to game script and injury circumstances. Hill's most encouraging metric this season is his yards-per-carry efficiency at 5.17, meaningfully above the NFL average of 4.11 and approaching elite territory at 6.49. However, his 9.30 rushing yards per game trails the league average of 22.39, indicating minimal volume and opportunity in Baltimore's offensive scheme. His 0.20 rushing touchdowns per game sits slightly below the 0.29 NFL average, underscoring his limited access to high-leverage situations. The trajectory across the past three seasons has been downward, declining from a D-plus in 2023 to a full D in 2024 before this season's D-plus effort. Hill's body of work suggests he remains a capable backup with positional skill, yet dwindling opportunities and age suggest his window is narrowing. Monitoring whether the Ravens invest in his role next offseason will be critical; without a clear path to expanded touches, his NFL future remains uncertain.

How Justice Compares at the Position

Justice Hill ranks 98th of 176 graded running backs by performance. That slots Justice between Sean Tucker (C) just ahead and Roschon Johnson (C-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Justice Hill enters 2026 as a firmly established backup running back in Baltimore's offensive ecosystem, with media coverage reflecting realistic expectations for a complementary role player rather than a breakout candidate. The recent headlines position him as a potential underutilized asset—framed as 'overlooked' rather than underperforming—which suggests modest optimism from beat reporters covering the Ravens. However, his designation as RB2 and the absence of any Pro Bowl or All-Pro recognition over seven seasons anchors perception at a solid depth-piece level, with limited upside narrative. Fan and media sentiment appears neutral-to-cautiously-interested, treating Hill as a reliable contributor rather than a player poised for a significant leap in 2026. The coverage tone avoids criticism but also lacks the enthusiasm reserved for featured offensive weapons, reflecting his true standing as a capable reserve in a crowded backfield.