
#38 DB · Houston Texans
2 transactions this offseason
Height
5'11"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
28
College
Clemson
Draft
2020, Rd 4, #127
DB Rank
#12 / 20
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 74 | 1 | 8 | 177 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
AAV
$795K/yr
This K'Von Wallace signing earns a B- CVI and represents solid value for Houston at the minimum salary level. While Wallace remains unproven as a consistent NFL contributor, the Texans are essentially getting a lottery ticket on a former second-round pick for pocket change — the kind of low-risk flier that can pay dividends if the coaching staff unlocks his potential. At just $800K annually, there's virtually no downside risk for a player who has shown flashes of competence in limited action and brings legitimate special teams value. The contract structure likely includes minimal guarantees, giving Houston maximum flexibility to cut bait if things don't work out while maintaining upside if Wallace develops into a reliable rotational safety. For a rebuilding secondary that needs depth and competition, this represents shrewd roster construction — betting on talent over tape when the financial commitment is negligible.
K'Von Wallace grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive backs — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 3.00 (below the NFL average of 3.85), ranking as below average for the position.
K'Von Wallace's signing with the Houston Texans has generated solid optimism among fans and media, earning a B-grade sentiment as the team fortifies its top-ranked defense for a playoff push. The defensive back's immediate impact after joining the roster has been particularly well-received, with reports highlighting his strong performance in his debut appearance and subsequent promotion to the active roster. Houston's decision to release a starting defensive back to make room for Wallace has sparked considerable fan discussion, with many viewing it as a signal of the coaching staff's genuine confidence in his abilities. Media coverage has framed the move as a shrewd depth acquisition that addresses a key need heading into the postseason. The early buzz suggests Wallace is positioned to become a reliable rotational contributor who could play a meaningful role in Houston's playoff aspirations, with both analysts and fans cautiously optimistic about his potential impact on an already elite defensive unit.
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K'Von Wallace is a player on the Houston Texans roster listed at DB for the Houston Texans. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for K'Von Wallace: Contract Value Index B-, Performance D, Sentiment B, Fan Verdict pending.
Every grade refreshes on its own cadence as new data lands. Performance recalculates when NFL game stats post; Sentiment updates with new media coverage and fan discussion; Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change; Fan Verdict reflects live community voting on this profile. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) the Contract Value Index grade is computed against.
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| 1 |
| 6 |
| 89 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 15 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D+
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
C-
2023
(20% weight)