Tremon Smith

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		116	2	7	85
2025		17	0	2	23
2024		17	0	0	4
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Houston Texans significantly overpaid for marginal talent, as Tremon Smith's two-year, $6.5M deal earns an F CVI that reflects poor value allocation at a critical position. At $3.3M annually with $4.5M guaranteed, Houston is paying above-average starter money for an unproven cornerback who hasn't demonstrated the consistent coverage skills or playmaking ability to justify this investment. Smith's track record suggests he's closer to a replacement-level player with special teams value rather than a legitimate defensive back who can handle meaningful snaps in an NFL secondary. The guaranteed money structure compounds the mistake, as the Texans have limited flexibility to move on if Smith continues to struggle with the increased responsibility that comes with this payday. This contract represents the type of misguided spending that hampers roster construction, particularly for a young team like Houston that should be maximizing every dollar to build around their core pieces rather than overpaying for depth players who haven't earned their market value.

Performance Analysis

Tremon Smith's F grade in Houston captures a defensive back whose contributions have declined to virtually nothing. Smith once had value as a special teams contributor and emergency depth option, but even those contributions have dried up. His F grade reflects a player who is no longer making an impact in any phase of the game. Houston's roster is too competitive for players who can't contribute, and Smith has been outpaced by younger, more dynamic options. His speed was once his calling card, but it's no longer enough to keep him employed at this level. Smith's NFL career appears to have reached its end.