Raheem Mostert

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		105	3,895	34	5.0
2025		12	104	0	4.7
2024		13	278	2	3.3
2023		15	1,012

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning a B- Contract Value Index, Raheem Mostert's 1-year pact reflects how free agency valued the veteran running back position in 2026. The deal's modest $1.6M annual value aligns cleanly with his 2025 season production—70 receiving yards across 12 games—which confirms his standing as a depth contributor rather than a featured back. At 34 years old with 11 seasons played and a performance grade of B+, Mostert represents the journeyman archetype: reliable execution in a rotational role, but without the statistical footprint or accolades to command premium market rates. His lack of All-Pro recognition and modest career reception total of 123 receptions underscores why teams view him as organizational filler, not a foundational piece. Media framing positions him as a respected professional transitioning into a backup capacity, with interest from playoff contenders suggesting some value as a complementary option—though his recent public criticism of previous coaching regimes introduces minor credibility risk and hints at potential locker-room friction. The single-year structure carries zero cap burden and allows flexibility, but the lukewarm sentiment grade and sparse headline attention reflect a market reality: Mostert is a serviceable veteran whose role and earning power will continue to compress as his career winds down.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Raheem's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Raheem Mostert is an 11-year veteran running back who has carved out a serviceable career as a depth contributor and change-of-pace option across multiple NFL franchises. Now 34 and exploring the free agent market, Mostert enters this offseason as a veteran presence rather than a featured back, rated B+ overall based on his established body of work. His tenure reflects a journeyman's trajectory—reliable in limited roles but never a three-down anchor at the position. Current-season metrics reveal a sharp decline from his peak years. Mostert averaged 4.73 yards per carry this past season, above the NFL average of 4.11 and respectable for a reserve role, yet his 8.67 rushing yards per game fell well below the league average of 22.39, underscoring his minimal snap count. The concerning trend is real: his performance grade dropped from A- in 2023 to D in 2024, then further to D+ in 2025, signaling that age and diminishing opportunity have compounded. When he carries the ball, there is still competence in his footwork and vision, but volume and consistency have eroded significantly. Moving forward, Mostert faces a steep uphill climb to secure a meaningful role. At 34, with recent season grades reflecting a clear downward trajectory, his ceiling is backup or committee-back work at best. Teams evaluating him should view Mostert as a possible mentor presence or emergency depth piece rather than a contributor expecting double-digit carries. Without a sudden renaissance in training camp or injury luck elsewhere on an NFL roster, expect his path to become increasingly marginal.

How Raheem Compares at the Position

Raheem Mostert ranks 27th of 176 graded running backs by performance. That slots Raheem between Kareem Hunt (B+) just ahead and Jacory Croskey-merritt (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Raheem Mostert enters free agency with a lukewarm "C" grade from public sentiment, reflecting his standing as a respected but increasingly peripheral NFL veteran. Despite an 11-year career that has earned him professional credibility, media coverage suggests the Raiders view him more as organizational depth than a foundational piece, with headlines questioning his re-signing prospects while highlighting the team's pursuit of younger alternatives like Kareem Hunt. His modest $1.6M annual value aligns with the general perception that he's transitioned from impact starter to rotation player, though coverage maintains respect for his professionalism and unique personal story. The sentiment isn't particularly negative—there's no character assassination or performance criticism—but it clearly positions Mostert as a serviceable veteran whose best days are behind him. Media framing suggests he'll need to accept a backup role to continue his career, with his market value reflecting that of a solid professional rather than a difference-maker.