Grant Delpit

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		78	7	21	451
2025		17	1	4	89
2024		16	0	1	111
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among safety contracts at this AAV tier, Grant Delpit earns a C- Contract Value Index. His $12M annual salary sits at the competent-starter threshold for the position, a reasonable investment for a 5-year veteran carrying a B- performance grade, but one that lacks the upside or elite production to justify premium tier pricing. The 2025 season showed Delpit's consistency — 89 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 interception across 17 games — reflecting the steady, reliable work that media and locker room perception have long credited him with, even if those numbers don't leap off the page as All-Pro caliber. At 27 with five seasons under his belt, Delpit sits comfortably in the prime window for a secondary piece, though the recent team activity around defensive additions and the ongoing contract extension discussions signal organizational deliberation about whether his production justifies long-term commitment at this salary level. The Walter Payton Man of the Year recognition elevates his cultural standing and organizational trust, but the CVI ultimately reflects a practical reality: he's a respected foundational safety earning fair-market value for a guy who makes the defense better without commanding elite compensation. Over a three-year deal, that's acceptable return if the Browns see him as a defensive cornerstone; it becomes problematic if they're exploring contingency options at the position.

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 Grant's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Grant Delpit's tape and counting stats together earn a B- performance grade. The 2025 season: 89 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 17 games reflects a durable, high-volume contributor who plays nearly every snap in Cleveland's secondary—his tackle total anchors the safety position as a reliable run defender and coverage presence. The interception count, however, reveals a notable limitation: one pick across the full season underscores that while Delpit's instincts keep him in position, he doesn't consistently finish plays at the ball with ball-hawking range that characterizes elite safeties. He's logged five seasons in the league and maintained durability across the slate, but the 3-sack tally—a career-high for a safety—suggests he's asked to blitz downhill more than pure coverage metrics alone would predict, a tactical role that complements his build-first skillset. The mediaFraming positions him exactly where his grade lands: a respected, undecorated starter whose steady production and off-field character (Walter Payton Man of the Year recognition) have earned genuine organizational and locker room credibility, even as his trajectory remains constrained by a lack of Pro Bowl or All-Pro breakthrough. With pending free agency looming at season's end and recent contract-extension discussions swirling, the Browns' front office signal is clear—Delpit is a foundational piece they want to keep, a testament to his reliability if not elite production.

How Grant Compares at the Position

Grant Delpit ranks 45th of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Grant between Darnell Savage (B-) just ahead and Cole Bishop (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Grant Delpit carries a B-grade sentiment heading into the 2026 season, reflecting a quietly impressive reputation as one of the NFL's more undervalued safeties. His selection as the Browns' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee has elevated his profile beyond just on-field contributions, establishing him as a respected locker room presence and community leader. Media coverage consistently frames Delpit as a foundational piece of Cleveland's elite defensive unit, with analysts praising his steady, reliable play while noting he deserves more recognition for his impact. His confident public demeanor — exemplified by his straightforward comments about facing elite running backs like Derrick Henry — reinforces a perception of a grounded, competitive player who understands his role perfectly. While Delpit hasn't yet broken through to Pro Bowl or All-Pro status, the current narrative positions him as a classic "glue guy" who makes everyone around him better, earning genuine respect from teammates, coaches, and an increasingly appreciative fanbase that values substance over flash.