
#27 S · Las Vegas Raiders
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
27
College
Sam Houston
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
2 yrs
S Rank
#160 / 197
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 33 | — | 3 | 53 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 16 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 14 | 0 | 2 | 33 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 3 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Las Vegas Raiders — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Tristin's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Ss, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the S market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Tristin is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.1M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Tristin McCollum's D- grade with the Raiders reflects a young safety who hasn't been able to establish himself in Las Vegas' defense. The developmental defensive back has been on the fringes of the roster, contributing minimally when given opportunities. His D- captures a player who is still far from being a reliable NFL contributor. The Raiders' secondary has needed answers, and McCollum hasn't been one of them. His coverage instincts and tackling both need improvement before he can compete for meaningful playing time. McCollum is fighting for his NFL career at a critical juncture.
A routine roster housekeeping move with zero fantasy or competitive impact. Five headlines covered it, framing it as obligatory rather than strategic. The ERFA tender signals the Raiders control his rights cheaply, not that they value him highly. Fans barely noticed, with most discussion centered on deeper roster questions heading into the draft. McCollum projects as a fringe depth safety fighting for a practice squad spot at best.
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Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D
2023
(20% weight)