Andre Carter II

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		15	3	0.5	—
2025		1	3	1.0	0
2024		3	1	0.5	0
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Andre Carter II's value math nets a C- Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at LB. At $1.145M on a one-year Reserve/Futures contract, Carter is priced exactly where a third-year developmental edge rusher should be, but his 2025 season performance — 3 tackles and 1 sack across 1 game — offers minimal evidence he's earned even that modest investment. The contract itself carries zero risk; it's a minimum-level commitment that allows the Commanders flexibility to evaluate him in training camp and preseason without cap burden. At 26 years old and three seasons into his NFL tenure, Carter remains in that murky developmental window where on-field production hasn't yet justified deeper organizational commitment, and the sparse media coverage reflects that reality—his Army football pedigree generates occasional headlines, but he hasn't produced the splash plays or consistent snap counts that elevate a fringe prospect into a roster lock. The recent Commanders transactions reveal a team in active roster churn across multiple positions, treating Carter's futures deal as a low-cost lottery ticket rather than a meaningful depth addition. For CVI purposes, this contract is appropriately valued; the grade isn't a red flag on the deal itself, but rather an honest assessment that Carter remains a replacement-level option fighting to make a 53-man roster during training camp.

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 Andre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Andre Carter II's performance grade lands at D+, capturing how he stacks up at LB this season. The 2025 season numbers tell the story of a fringe depth piece still searching for consistent production: across 1 game, Carter registered 3 tackles and 1 sack—minimal counting stats that underscore his role as a reserve contributor rather than a rotational fixture. His sack production represents his lone standout moment, but the single tackle per game pace and the limited opportunity (one appearance) reveal how little trust he's earned in the defensive scheme. At 26 and three years into his NFL tenure, Carter remains stuck in the developmental pipeline—a prospect who hasn't yet shown enough on tape or in games to command regular snaps or build momentum toward a meaningful role. The Reserve/Futures contract signals organizational patience rather than confidence, and his pathway forward hinges entirely on proving special teams value and pass-rush upside during training camp, as the Commanders' recent edge-rusher acquisitions add genuine competition to an already crowded depth chart. Without a breakout performance or injury opportunity, Carter projects as a roster bubble candidate heading into the 2026 regular season, facing the reality that a third-year player with this production profile is running out of runway to establish himself as more than organizational depth.

How Andre Compares at the Position

Andre Carter II ranks 265th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Andre between Bj Ojulari (D+) just ahead and Tyler Batty (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Andre Carter II carries a **C-grade** sentiment that reflects his status as a developmental project rather than an established NFL contributor. The media framing around the Washington Commanders linebacker is cautiously optimistic but pragmatic, acknowledging his Army football background while recognizing the limited on-field production that defines his two-year NFL tenure. His Reserve/Futures contract signals organizational interest without commitment—a minimum-level deal that keeps him in the conversation but doesn't guarantee meaningful snaps. Coverage of Carter remains sparse and transactional, focusing more on his military academy pedigree than statistical impact, which suggests he hasn't yet created the splash plays necessary to capture broader attention. The consensus view positions him as a fringe roster candidate who must prove his value through special teams contributions and pass-rush development, with media outlets treating him as a depth piece fighting for survival rather than a rising star. His **C-grade** sentiment reflects this middle-ground perception: not dismissed entirely, but far from generating the excitement that would elevate his public standing.