Ronnie Harrison Jr.

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		94	274	8.5	7
2025		10	29	2.0	0
2024		10	2	0.0	0
2023		7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Ronnie Harrison Jr.'s contract earns a B- Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. At $1.195M over a single year, Miami is paying rotational linebacker rates for a 29-year-old veteran whose 2025 season output—29 tackles and 2 sacks across 10 games—reflects the production of a depth contributor, not a starter; the cost-versus-return math is straightforward and fair, neither a steal nor a premium. For a hybrid DB/LB with eight seasons of starting experience, this one-year, low-AAV structure avoids any long-term risk while securing the versatility the media coverage emphasizes Miami values. The deal's brevity shields the team from age-related decline—at 29, Harrison is in the back half of his career, and a single-year commitment means Miami retains maximum flexibility if his rotational role doesn't materialize. His modest production and the sentiment narrative framing him as "solid rotational piece" rather than difference-maker align perfectly with a value grade that reflects fair value: the Dolphins are paying appropriately for proven depth with positional flexibility, neither overpaying for upside nor catching a bargain.

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 Ronnie's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Ronnie Harrison Jr. is an eight-year veteran linebacker who has logged 94 career games with the Miami Dolphins. Once a promising defensive contributor, Harrison now occupies a depth role within Miami's linebacker rotation. His current season performance has earned a C- grade, reflecting inconsistent production amid a declining trajectory over the past two years. Harrison's tackle production stands at 2.90 per game, exceeding the NFL average of 2.19 and positioning him favorably in that metric. He's also delivering 0.20 sacks per game and 0.20 passes defensed per game—both right at league average. However, these modest gains mask a troubling downward trend: he fell from a C- in 2023 to a D- in 2024 before stabilizing slightly to a C- this season. The lack of elite impact—his sack and coverage numbers remain well below elite thresholds of 0.51 and 0.50 respectively—underscores his current role as a role player rather than a starter. At 29, Harrison's window for resurgence is narrowing. Miami likely views him as a veteran backup and special-teams contributor at this stage of his career. For Harrison to recapture meaningful snaps next season, he'll need to demonstrate renewed consistency in coverage assignments and gap discipline. Otherwise, expect continued decline toward the back end of rosters or free agency by the 2026 offseason.

How Ronnie Compares at the Position

Ronnie Harrison Jr. ranks 138th of 339 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Ronnie between Isaiah Simmons (C) just ahead and Benton Whitley (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Solid depth addition for Miami's linebacker room heading into 2026. Media coverage frames Harrison as a capable reserve providing insurance behind starters. His versatility at DB/LB hybrid role offers defensive flexibility that coaches value. Fans view this as a competent backup signing without championship-altering impact. Dolphins expect serviceable depth performance with realistic rotation and special teams contributions likely.