Brandon Codrington

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		21	—	1	9
2025		4	0	0	0
2024		17	0	1	9

Updated Jan 1, 1970

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Brandon Codrington a D- Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. At $1.1M AAV, Codrington's deal is firmly in the camp-body-and-depth-rotation range for a second-year cornerback, but his 2025 season production—limited to four games—offers little evidence of a player ready to anchor or even meaningfully contribute to Houston's secondary rotation. The salary itself carries minimal cap risk, which is the only factor preventing this from grading lower; the real problem is that Codrington's on-field performance doesn't justify even a low-cost signing in a cornerback market where younger prospects and veteran starters command premium value. At 25 years old and two seasons into his career, Codrington sits at a crossroads where most players either prove they belong or get cycled out of rosters—the media consensus that he's a "low-risk camp body" with "minimal upside" reflects the reality that Houston views him as organizational flotsam rather than a developmental piece. His special teams experience provides marginal utility, but the recentTeamDirection activity suggests Houston is in evaluation mode across the secondary, meaning Codrington's path to the final roster is tenuous at best. The CVI grade reflects a transaction that poses no financial burden but delivers little value in return—a break-even deal for a team managing depth on the cheap.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Brandon Codrington's D- performance grade places him firmly in replacement-level territory among NFL cornerbacks, struggling to establish himself as a reliable defensive back despite his second-year status. His limited impact shows in just 4 games played this season, indicating he's failed to carve out a consistent role in Houston's defensive rotation or earn meaningful snaps at cornerback. The former undrafted player's primary value appears to lie in his return specialist experience rather than his coverage abilities, which have proven inadequate for regular defensive duty. His youth at 25 years old provides some developmental runway, but the performance data suggests he's trending more toward a special teams-only role than legitimate cornerback depth. Media coverage frames this as exactly what it appears to be—a low-risk futures contract for a player whose All-Rookie recognition came from return duties rather than defensive impact, making him a practice squad candidate competing for special teams roles rather than a cornerback Houston can count on when injuries hit.

How Brandon Compares at the Position

Brandon Codrington ranks 268th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Brandon between D'angelo Ross (D-) just ahead and Robert Rochell (F) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Brandon Codrington's signing with the Houston Texans has generated tepid reactions from both media and fans, earning a C- sentiment grade that reflects the low-stakes nature of this roster move. Multiple outlets framed the veteran cornerback acquisition as a "low-risk camp body" signing, with most analysts viewing it as basic depth management rather than a meaningful upgrade to Houston's secondary. The media coverage suggests Codrington's primary value lies in his special teams experience, which could provide utility beyond his cornerback duties if he somehow survives roster cuts. Fans have largely shrugged at the move, treating it as standard training camp fodder rather than a signing that moves the needle for Houston's defensive outlook. The consensus expectation is that Codrington faces an uphill battle to make the final 53-man roster, with his veteran presence serving more as competition for younger players than as a legitimate contributor for the upcoming season.