C.j. Ravenell

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		14	—	6	—
2025		14	0.0	6	0
2024		3	0.5	7	0.5

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C.J. Ravenell delivered the kind of production that earns a C Contract Value Index relative to the DE pay band. At $1.005M on a one-year deal, this is a deeply affordable retention of a second-year defensive end—the sort of low-cost continuity move that makes sense for a rebuilding organization without signaling confidence in imminent breakout performance. Ravenell's 2025 season: 6 tackles, 14 games—numbers that define a depth contributor operating on the margins of meaningful impact, a profile reinforced by his zero career sacks and D+ performance grade. The Titans' recent offensive investments in receivers and tight ends, paired with their addition of defensive end Keldric Faulk, suggest the organization views Ravenell as a depth piece in flux rather than a core component of their defensive rebuild. His neutral-to-modest media perception—grouped with bulk ERFA re-signings rather than receiving individual spotlight—aligns perfectly with his contract value; there is no overpay for hype, no gamble on untapped potential. The one-year structure creates zero long-term cap entanglement, making this a no-risk roster placeholder that allows Tennessee flexibility to evaluate or upgrade the position without financial penalty.

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 C.j.'s contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

How C.J. Ravenell plays at DE earns him a D+ performance grade. He remains a below-average contributor at the position, functioning as a depth-level developmental piece rather than a rotational fixture with proven impact on Tennessee's defense. His 2025 season produced 6 tackles across 14 games—a minimal counting output that reflects limited snap opportunities and situational deployment, and the complete absence of any sack production over his two-year NFL tenure underscores a lack of disruptive ability at the edge. The durability is there (he stayed healthy through the full season), but production volume and on-field effectiveness are both concerning for a second-year player who should be showing measurable improvement. The Titans' recent moves—signing edge rusher Keldric Faulk, releasing DEs Ali Gaye and others, and clustering Ravenell's re-signing with a bulk of ancillary transactions—paint a clear organizational picture: he is a organizational continuity placeholder, not a candidate for elevated role or expectations heading into 2026. His trajectory depends entirely on whether the coaching staff can unlock more snaps and impact, but his current standing as an anonymous reserve with zero sacks and minimal tackles suggests that window is still very much open.

How C.j. Compares at the Position

C.j. Ravenell ranks 107th of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots C.j. between Shemar Stewart (D+) just ahead and Jalyn Holmes (D+) just behind.