Shavon Revel Jr.

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		7	—	3	35
2025		7	0	3	35

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Shavon Revel Jr. signing represents a legitimate steal for Dallas, earning an A CVI that reflects exceptional value for a serviceable starter at cornerback. At just $1.6M per year over four seasons, the Cowboys are paying bottom-tier starter money for a player who profiles as a reliable defensive back capable of handling significant snaps — a calculation that heavily favors the team in today's inflated corner market where even middling talents command $8-12M annually. The contract structure further tilts toward Dallas with only $1.4M guaranteed against a $6.5M total, giving them multiple escape hatches if Revel's development stagnates while locking in cost certainty through his prime years. For a franchise that's historically overpaid at cornerback, this represents shrewd roster building — securing depth and potential starter-level production at a fraction of market rate. The deal gives Dallas either a bargain starter or premium backup coverage without the financial risk that typically accompanies cornerback investments, making this one of the smarter value plays in recent Cowboys history.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Shavon Revel Jr. enters his rookie campaign as an undrafted developmental corner working his way into the Cowboys' rotation across just seven games. Early returns earn him a D+ overall grade, modest for a rookie but not without encouraging signs buried beneath the surface. At this stage of development, inconsistency is expected — the question is whether the tools are present to build on. His tackle production stands out immediately: 5.00 tackles per game matches the elite NFL benchmark of 5.00, suggesting genuine physicality and willingness near the line of scrimmage. His pass breakups, however, tell a different story — 0.43 PD per game falls slightly below the NFL average of 0.49, indicating coverage refinement remains a work in progress. For a rookie corner still learning scheme nuance, the tackling ability is a bankable trait, but coverage consistency will define his long-term viability. Revel's current C+ grade in 2025 reflects a player finding his footing, not one without upside. If he can translate his physicality into tighter coverage technique, a jump to average or above-average territory is realistic by year two. Watch his PD rate and yards-allowed numbers closely next season — those will be the clearest indicators of whether he's developing into a legitimate depth piece or something more.

How Shavon Compares at the Position

Shavon Revel Jr. ranks 83rd of 275 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Shavon between Mekhi Blackmon (D+) just ahead and Jacob Parrish (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Shavon Revel Jr. enters the 2026 season as one of the more intriguing developmental stories in the Dallas Cowboys secondary, generating a notable wave of positive media attention despite having yet to record a career interception. The prevailing narrative across recent coverage centers on a 'reset' theme — a new jersey number, a clean slate, and the tantalizing question of what a fully healthy Revel can bring to a Cowboys defense in need of cornerback depth. Analysts and beat writers have been careful to frame expectations as potential rather than proven production, acknowledging that his three career passes defended represent a thin statistical foundation. The tone is genuinely optimistic rather than manufactured hype, with multiple outlets positioning him as a legitimate 'zero to hero' candidate if he can stay healthy and translate his physical tools into consistent on-field performance. Heading into training camp, Revel occupies the rare space of a depth player with legitimate buzz — a profile that elevates his perception well above a typical roster-bubble cornerback, though he remains one disappointing camp away from fading back into anonymity.