
#41 LB · New York Jets
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
214 lbs
Age
27
College
Indiana
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
2 yrs
LB Rank
#223 / 343
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 17 | 30 | — | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 5 | 23 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 12 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 2 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the New York Jets — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Marcelino's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Marcelino is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.1M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Marcelino McCrary-Ball earns a D grade as a young linebacker developing with the Jets. New York's defense has several options at linebacker, and McCrary-Ball is competing for one of the depth spots. His effort and athleticism are evident in his limited appearances, but the consistency and football IQ needed for a regular role are still in development. The Jets' coaching staff values young linebackers who can contribute on special teams while they develop defensively. He's a project player whose growth will determine his NFL future.
Jets retain depth with a low-cost ERFA tender on McCrary-Ball. Multiple headlines confirm this was routine roster maintenance amid linebacker transitions. The signing indicates the Jets view him as viable depth, not a starter. Fans seem unfazed, viewing this as standard organizational housekeeping before free agency. Expect McCrary-Ball to compete for a reserve linebacker role in training camp.
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Marcelino Mccrary-ball is a player in his 2nd NFL season listed at LB for the New York Jets. 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 Marcelino Mccrary-ball: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment D+, Fan Verdict pending.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 3 | 12 | 0.0 | 1 |
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)