Xavier Smith

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		31	20	309	—
2025		16	18	303	0
2024		15	2	6	0

Updated Jan 1, 1970

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Los Angeles Rams — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Xavier's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL WRs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the WR market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Xavier 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.

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 Xavier's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Xavier Smith's F grade with the Rams reflects a receiver who hasn't been able to establish himself at the NFL level. Smith has been buried on the depth chart, producing nothing in terms of receiving stats. His F grade captures a player who is far from being a viable NFL contributor. Los Angeles' receiver room has better options at every level, and Smith hasn't shown enough in practice or limited game action to change that reality. His route-running and separation need significant development. Smith is fighting for his professional career on a roster that has no room for development projects at receiver.

How Xavier Compares at the Position

Xavier Smith ranks 245th of 306 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Xavier between Tyler Scott (F) just ahead and Demario Douglas (F) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

The media and public perception around Xavier Smith's situation reflects an A- sentiment grade, with coverage treating his exclusive rights tender as routine roster management rather than meaningful team building. Multiple outlets framed this as standard housekeeping for a depth receiver, with the strongest positive signal being Smith's pace-setting performance among receivers during preseason action. Fan reaction has been notably muted, as most Rams supporters remain focused on the team's established offensive weapons rather than fringe roster battles. The consensus view positions Smith as a practice squad candidate or potential final roster spot competitor, with his preseason showing providing the only real intrigue in an otherwise unremarkable transaction. Media coverage suggests the Rams are simply maintaining their options on a developmental player rather than making any significant investment in Smith's future role.