Quentin Lake

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		50	1	22	235
2025		10	1	10	61
2024		17	0	5	111
2023		14

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Rams secured solid value in locking up Quentin Lake at $12.8M AAV, earning a C+ CVI that reflects a fair market deal for a dependable safety. Lake's production sits squarely in the solid starter tier, and his contract lands right where you'd expect for a player of his caliber — not a steal, but certainly not an overpay in today's inflated safety market. At 26, Lake is entering his prime years, making this three-year commitment well-timed to capture his best football ahead. The $8.7M guaranteed figure shows the Rams maintained reasonable flexibility while still providing Lake with meaningful security, a balanced approach that limits downside risk. This represents exactly the type of measured roster building Los Angeles needs — identifying productive players before they hit premium pricing and locking them in at market rate, giving the defense a reliable presence in the secondary without breaking the bank.

Performance Analysis

Quentin Lake grades as a solid starter among NFL safeties — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is passes defended at 1.00 (well above the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as elite for the position. Interceptions, at 0.10 compared to an NFL average of 0.16, is where he falls short relative to the position. He plays primarily as a box safety, contributing more in run support than in coverage.

Fan Sentiment

A smart, loyal investment in a homegrown safety who proved his value the hard way. Multiple headlines confirm Lake earned long-term commitment after years of development with the Rams. The strongest signal is headline five — losing Lake would force a significant defensive replacement search. Fans rally around Lake's UCLA roots and his outspoken team-first personality as authentic selling points. Expect Lake to anchor the Rams' secondary for several seasons as a reliable, above-average starter.