Kobee Minor

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		4	—	—	1
2025		4	0	0	1

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the New England Patriots — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Kobee's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL CBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $923K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the CB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Kobee is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.

Performance Analysis

Kobee Minor earns a D- grade as a rookie cornerback learning the NFL game with the Patriots. New England's secondary is being rebuilt, which creates opportunities for young players like Minor to earn snaps. His athletic profile is encouraging, but the technical aspects of playing cornerback at the NFL level — press technique, route recognition, recovery ability — are all still developing. The Patriots' coaching staff has a track record of developing defensive backs, which bodes well for Minor's long-term trajectory. Right now, he's a project who needs time and coaching to reach his potential.

Fan Sentiment

Signing the final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft is a low-stakes roster-filler move. Five headlines covered the move, framing it as a procedural roster completion rather than meaningful upgrade. Being the last pick selected signals minimal draft capital investment and modest expectations league-wide. Fans see this as a camp body addition, with little buzz beyond draft trivia curiosity. Minor faces a steep battle just to survive cuts and stick on the practice squad long-term.