Chigozie Anusiem

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		3	—	—	1
2025		3	0	0	1
2024		3	0	1	7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Chigozie Anusiem's value math nets a C- Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at CB. At $1.017M AAV over two years, this is a sub-replacement-level contract anchored by minimal on-field production: across the 2025 season, he logged 1 tackle in 3 games, a resume that offers no statistical foundation for confidence in his ability to function as a starter-level corner. The Raiders signed him as a depth replacement for an injured starter rather than a strategic acquisition, and the media framing around his arrival from another organization reflects organizational filler status rather than meaningful talent procurement—a narrative his performance has done nothing to challenge. At 25 years old and in his second NFL season, Anusiem sits squarely in prove-it territory; his lack of any interceptions or pass deflections across two years in the league raises genuine questions about whether he can deliver starter-caliber coverage when opportunity calls. The two-year term provides organizational flexibility to evaluate him without long-term dead-cap liability, but his C+ sentiment grade and D performance grade both underscore that his value perception hinges entirely on translating this opportunity into tangible production. Until he generates on-field results, this contract reads as a low-risk, low-reward depth investment in a secondary dealing with broader institutional headwinds.

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 Chigozie's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Chigozie Anusiem earns a D for the Raiders at cornerback, a young corner who has been inconsistent in Las Vegas's secondary. Anusiem has shown the physical tools to compete — his size and length are legitimate — but his technique in coverage has been exploited by quicker NFL receivers. He is at his best in press coverage at the line, but once receivers get into their breaks, he has been a step behind. The Raiders secondary has needed stability, and Anusiem has been more of a project than a solution. He has development potential, but the consistency needs to come quickly.

How Chigozie Compares at the Position

Chigozie Anusiem ranks 220th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Chigozie between Jalyn Armour-davis (D) just ahead and Josh Hayes (D) just behind.

Current Sentiment

**Chigozie Anusiem (CB, Las Vegas Raiders) - Sentiment Grade: C+** Chigozie Anusiem enters 2026 carrying the perception of a replacement-level depth signing rather than a meaningful roster upgrade, reflecting his C+ sentiment grade in a media landscape that views him as organizational filler. The coverage surrounding his acquisition from the Giants organization frames him as a utilitarian move to address injury depth rather than a strategic talent acquisition, with zero accompanying buzz about his skill set or upside potential. His two-year NFL resume completely lacks statistical production—no interceptions, no pass deflections—which has created legitimate questions about whether he can handle starter-level responsibilities if called upon. The Raiders secondary has also been tagged with broader negative narratives around team discipline and position group dysfunction, creating additional headwinds for any cornerback trying to establish credibility within the organization. Anusiem's media perception sits squarely in "prove-it" territory, where he'll need to generate tangible on-field results to shift from being viewed as a roster placeholder to a legitimate NFL contributor.