Simi Fehoko

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		22	10	139	1
2025		8	—	—	—
2024		8	6	106	0
2023		6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Arizona Cardinals got a C Contract Value Index out of the Simi Fehoko signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $1.4M AAV on a one-year deal, this is a depth-piece contract for a depth-piece player — Fehoko logged 7 tackles across 8 games in the 2025 season, a below-average receiving profile that confirms his role remains anchored to special teams rather than any meaningful offensive contribution. The receiver market has moved north of $5M even for solid starters, so a sub-$1.5M commitment for a reserve makes cap sense, particularly for a team still in evaluation mode following a 3-14 season and actively cycling through depth at linebacker, safety, defensive line, and the secondary. At 28 with five seasons in the league, Fehoko is squarely in the veteran-depth window where a one-year prove-it deal is both realistic and low-risk; there's no dead cap trap or long-term commitment here. The media consensus pegs this as organizational continuity rather than roster improvement — a pragmatic re-up of a special teams anchor who may or may not survive final roster cuts — and the CVI grade reflects that squared reality: fair value for what Arizona is actually getting, with zero upside embedded in the contract itself.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Simi Fehoko, a five-year veteran and former undrafted free agent, has appeared in just 22 games across his NFL tenure—a concerning durability marker that has limited his development into a reliable contributor for the Arizona Cardinals. The 28-year-old operates in a familiar role for journeyman receivers at his stage: rotational depth and special-teams contributor, capable of spelling starter minutes but without the consistent on-field performance needed to anchor a receiving corps. His career receiving line—10 catches for 139 yards—reflects the difficult reality facing players with his experience level and games-played total; there simply hasn't been enough opportunity or production to establish himself as more than a reserve option. What Fehoko does bring is versatility and effort on defense, evidenced by his 10 career tackles, suggesting he earns opportunities through positional flexibility and willingness to contribute beyond pass-catching duties. Moving forward, the focus for Fehoko should be on recency of performance and whether Arizona's coaching staff views him as capable of a meaningful uptick in snaps; at 22 games in five seasons, he's operating in the developing-player zone by games-played standards, and any trajectory improvement will hinge on health and increased opportunity within the Cardinals' offensive scheme.

How Simi Compares at the Position

Simi Fehoko ranks 173rd of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Simi between Jalin Hyatt (C-) just ahead and Chris Blair (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Cardinals re-sign Fehoko as a depth and special teams contributor. Five articles highlight his role as a reserve receiver with special teams value. He caught two touchdowns in limited opportunities, showing modest on-field utility. Fans view this as a low-profile roster move for camp competition depth. Expect Fehoko to compete for the practice squad or fourth receiver spot.