Camaron Cheeseman

Season	Team	GP	Grade
2023		14	D- D- Bottom 12%
2022		17	D D Bottom 20%
2021		17	D D Bottom 20%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among long snappers at this AAV tier, Camaron Cheeseman's grades a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI). At $795K annually on a rookie scale deal, the contract itself represents fair value for a depth-level specialist—long snappers typically command modest investments relative to other positions—but Cheeseman's execution issues have rendered even that modest commitment indefensible. His 2023 season saw him appear in 14 games, yet the consistent snap failures documented in media coverage underscore why the Commanders ultimately decided to release him rather than carry him forward; in a role where one mistake can swing a game, reliability is non-negotiable, and Cheeseman failed to deliver it. At 28 and in his third year, he sits at an age where veteran specialists are supposed to be entering their prime window—instead, his CVI reflects the market reality that his on-field performance has already disqualified him from the conversation as a plug-and-play option. The negative sentiment and "painful draft blunder" framing confirm this was not merely a marginal contributor caught in organizational churn; the Commanders viewed the termination as correcting a significant personnel mistake, and entering free agency after being cut for cause, Cheeseman faces an uphill climb to restore credibility in a league that offers no second chances to specialists who cannot execute fundamentally.

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 Camaron's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for LSs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Current Sentiment

Camaron Cheeseman's reputation has deteriorated significantly following his release by the Commanders due to multiple botched snaps, directly impacting his standing within the NFL. His D-grade performance metric reflects genuine on-field struggles at a critical position where consistency is non-negotiable, distinguishing this from typical media negativity bias. The franchise's retrospective criticism of the draft decision and the high-profile nature of long snapper errors—which directly affect field goal and PAT attempts—have solidified negative perception around his technical execution. While the Pro Bowl mustache campaign provides some levity, it cannot offset the fundamental performance concerns that led to his release. Heading into 2026, Cheeseman faces an uphill battle to rebuild credibility, as long snappers are evaluated almost exclusively on reliability, and his track record now works against him in free agency discussions.