Garrett Williams

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		35	4	16	127
2025		10	1	5	46
2024		16	2	9	58
2023		9

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among CB contracts at this AAV tier, Garrett Williams earns a B+ Contract Value Index. At $1.4M annually on a four-year rookie deal, Williams is operating in the classic underpaid zone for a third-year player—exactly where you want young cornerbacks before the extension conversation begins—but the wrinkle here is that extension conversation is reportedly off the table. His 2025 season production of 46 tackles, 1 interception across 10 games reflects solid depth-piece work before the season-ending Achilles injury, though the tape suggests intermittent flashes of starter-caliber coverage (evidenced by that end-zone interception against Lawrence) rather than consistent, dominating play. The injury itself—his second major lower-body setback in a three-year span—has created a durability narrative that no amount of bargain salary can fully offset; cornerbacks with recurring soft-tissue damage carry genuine risk, and Arizona's reported reluctance to extend him signals internal skepticism about his long-term availability. At 25 years old in his third season, Williams still has developmental runway, but the CVI value thesis depends entirely on him returning healthy and regaining his footing as a viable starter; if that happens, the deal remains a steal, but media framing and the team's own roster moves suggest Arizona views him as a prove-it player rather than a core piece. The four-year term also works in his favor structurally—no imminent renegotiation pressure—which buys time for both player and franchise to reassess fit and durability before any premium payday conversation materializes.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Garrett's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Garrett Williams' tape and counting stats together earn a C+ performance grade. The third-year cornerback registered 46 tackles and one interception across 10 games in the 2025 season, a modest production line that reflects both opportunity limitations and execution challenges at a critical developmental juncture. His strength remains in coverage instincts — that interception against Trevor Lawrence demonstrates the kind of ball-hawking ability that justified his third-round selection in 2023 — but the tackle count and single turnover production suggest he's operating as a depth piece rather than a lockdown starter. The real concern, however, isn't his on-field performance so much as his durability: a season-ending Achilles tear has now sidelined him prematurely and compounds an already troubling injury pattern in his young career. At 25 and entering his fourth season, Williams should be ramping into his prime years, but instead he's fighting to prove he can stay on the field long enough to accumulate the consistent production needed to command respect in the secondary. His path back to relevance hinges entirely on a clean offseason recovery and a strong training camp, because without ironclad health, even flashes of talent won't be enough to secure his long-term role in Arizona's defensive plans.

How Garrett Compares at the Position

Garrett Williams ranks 86th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Garrett between Trey Amos (B-) just ahead and Josh Butler (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Garrett Williams enters the 2026 offseason with an F-grade sentiment as public perception has shifted from cautious optimism to genuine concern about his NFL viability. The Arizona cornerback's second major injury setback — a season-ending Achilles tear — has created a narrative of fragility that overshadows his occasional flashes of talent, including that highlight-reel interception against Trevor Lawrence. With the Cardinals reportedly viewing a contract extension as unlikely and Williams earning just $1.4M annually, the media framing suggests a player fighting for roster survival rather than positioning for a significant payday. His modest career production of four interceptions and 16 passes defended across three seasons provides little leverage in contract negotiations, leaving him in the uncomfortable position of needing to prove basic durability before he can demonstrate elite cornerback skills. The prevailing sentiment is sympathetic but realistic — Williams has talent, but his injury history has created a perception that he may never stay healthy long enough to reach his potential, making him a risky investment for any NFL franchise.