Mario Williams

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Los Angeles Rams — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Mario's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL WRs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $968K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the WR 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. Mario 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

Mario Williams is a replacement-level receiver at this stage of his career, a raw 23-year-old whose D+ performance grade reflects the enormous gap between his flash moments and consistent, meaningful production. His lone statistical highlight is a 46-yard receiving total across just two games, with the preseason touchdown against the Chargers serving as the most tangible evidence of the "dynamic" label that accompanied his reserve/future signing. The glaring weakness is exactly what those numbers suggest — there simply is not enough on tape or on the stat sheet to project him as a reliable contributor at the NFL level. His current designation tells the full story: Williams is a camp body competing for a practice squad role, not a player with a guaranteed spot on the 53-man roster. The waived/injured transaction in his recent headlines is a significant red flag, as it signals the Rams organization has already made a roster decision that works against him. For a Rams team currently sitting at 12-5 and positioning themselves in the NFC playoff race, the margins are too tight to carry unproven depth at receiver without demonstrated upside. Unless Williams can make a compelling case in the next camp cycle, his path forward is a long-shot practice squad audition, not a genuine contributor role.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk reserve/future flier on an unproven depth receiver. Headlines reference a preseason touchdown catch and a vague 'dynamic' label — thin media coverage overall. The reserve/future contract designation signals Williams is a camp body competing for a roster spot, not a guaranteed contributor. Fans are largely indifferent, with interest stemming mostly from his highlight-reel preseason play against the Chargers. Williams faces long odds making the 53-man roster but could earn a practice squad role in 2025.