Chris Godwin Jr.

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		120	612	7,626	41
2025		9	33	360	2
2024		7	50	576	5
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the WR salary tier earns Chris Godwin Jr. a C Contract Value Index. At $22M AAV over three years, Godwin's deal sits squarely in the mid-tier receiver market—a valuation that assumes consistent WR1-caliber output, yet his 2025 season (360 receiving yards across 9 games) tells a more modest story of a player still climbing back from serious injury. The Contract Value Index reflects this tension: his B+ performance grade suggests he's capable of justifying the price tag, but the limited production last year means he hasn't earned the premium pricing of elite receivers. At 30 years old and nine seasons into his career, Godwin is an established veteran with proven pedigree, but he's also at an inflection point where his next 12 months will determine whether this contract becomes a bargain or a millstone. The offseason narrative—amplified by media framing around his return to full health, expanded role following another receiver's departure, and stepped-up locker-room leadership—tilts optimistic, and the Buccaneers' defensive and depth signings suggest organizational confidence in anchoring the passing game around him. That said, a three-year commitment to a 30-year-old coming off limited production is inherently risky; the CVI grade reflects a fair but not favorable valuation, pending whether he can translate opportunity into elite-tier volume this season.

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 Chris's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Chris Godwin is a nine-year veteran slot receiver who has built one of the more quietly consistent careers among Tampa Bay's offensive weapons. Earning a B+ grade overall, he remains a reliable contributor in an offense that has leaned heavily on his route-running precision and YAC ability. His body of work across 120 career games speaks louder than any single-season snapshot. This season, Godwin is generating 40.0 receiving yards per game, well above the NFL average of 18.4, demonstrating he still commands targets and produces at a meaningful clip. His 0.22 receiving touchdowns per game slightly edges the league average of 0.18, reflecting steady red-zone involvement. The one concern is yards per reception sitting at 10.9, below the NFL average of 12.1, suggesting he is working shorter areas of the field rather than stretching the defense vertically. His season grades tell an honest story — a strong B+ in 2024 bookended by C-range seasons in 2023 and 2025, indicating a player whose peak output is increasingly situational rather than sustained. At 30, Godwin is transitioning into a complementary role rather than a true WR1 driver. Watch whether Tampa Bay invests in his usage or gradually shifts primary targets toward younger receivers on the roster.

How Chris Compares at the Position

Chris Godwin Jr. ranks 34th of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Chris between Malik Nabers (B+) just ahead and Marvin Harrison Jr. (B+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Chris Godwin Jr. enters 2026 as a reliable veteran receiver and established starter for Tampa Bay, carrying nine seasons of NFL experience and over 7,600 career receiving yards. Recent media coverage has been notably positive, emphasizing his assumption of a leadership role in the Buccaneers' wide receiver room—a development that signals organizational confidence and veteran maturity. The narrative around Godwin has shifted constructively following Mike Evans' exit, positioning him as a cornerstone target rather than a complementary option. However, the absence of Pro Bowl selections or All-Pro honors throughout his career keeps his perception anchored in the solid-starter category rather than elite-tier status. Fan and media sentiment reflects respect for his consistency and professionalism, though expectations remain calibrated to his historical production level rather than superstar trajectory.