CJ Ravenell
#97 DE · Tennessee Titans
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'5"
Weight
300 lbs
Age
25
Draft
—
Experience
2 yrs
DE Rank
#107 / 147
N/A
CVIC
D+
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The Verdict on CJ, in One Read
On the field, CJ Ravenell grades out as a shaky DE for Tennessee Titans (D+ Performance). That places him 107th of 147 graded defensive ends. The public read is mixed (C Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
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
Contract terms haven't been reported.
Performance Analysis
D+
#107 of 147 DEs
FCA+
CJ Ravenell's tape and counting stats together earn a D+ performance grade. The 25-year-old second-year defensive end operated as a depth piece for Tennessee in 2025, appearing in 14 games but recording just 6 tackles—a minimal output that reflects both limited snap opportunity and marginal impact when on the field. His durability—logging 14 games without injury—represents his most reliable contribution, though it speaks more to role than performance. The core weakness is straightforward: Ravenell generated negligible production, failing to record sacks, forced fumbles, or other disruptive plays that would signal he's trending toward meaningful snaps in Tennessee's pass-rush rotation. As a second-year player, he's squarely in the organizational housekeeping tier; the Titans re-signed him as roster continuity rather than competitive upgrade, a narrative underscored by their concurrent signings of Keldric Faulk and Jackie Marshall, each representing a more immediate defensive line priority. Heading into 2026, Ravenell remains a depth piece fighting for relevance on a 3-14 team with clear defensive line questions—and nothing in his 2025 tape suggests he'll be part of the solution.
How CJ Compares at the Position
CJ Ravenell ranks 107th of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots CJ between Shemar Stewart (D+) just ahead and Jalyn Holmes (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Shemar StewartCincinnati BengalsD+Cam SampleSan Francisco 49ersD+Ahmed HassaneinDetroit LionsD+CJ RavenellD+
Graded lower
Jalyn HolmesFree AgentFan Sentiment
C
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Recent headlines push CJ Ravenell's sentiment grade to a C, with Tennessee's broader season shaping the read. The Titans' re-signing of the 25-year-old defensive end alongside guard Garrett Dellinger has drawn minimal fanfare — media outlets are framing this as organizational housekeeping rather than a competitive upgrade, with fans viewing his return for a second season as routine roster continuity in a rebuilding context. That muted reception aligns with his on-field reality: Ravenell recorded 6 tackles across 14 games in the 2025 season, reflecting a depth-piece role that does little to address Tennessee's defensive line questions heading into 2026. The Titans' recent flurry of signings — edge rusher Keldric Faulk, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., and defensive tackle Jackie Marshall among them — underscores how peripheral Ravenell remains to the organization's forward strategy; he's being retained as organizational ballast, not as part of any meaningful upgrade narrative. The C grade captures this precisely: neither a negative (he's still on the roster) nor a positive (he's not moving the needle), Ravenell's sentiment reflects exactly what the media has determined — a forgettable re-signing in a lost offseason for a 3-14 team.
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