
#91 DE · Las Vegas Raiders
Height
6'2"
Weight
255 lbs
Age
25
College
SMU
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
Grade Jahfari Harvey
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On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Updated Jun 6, 2026
Length
2 years
Total Value
$1.8M
AAV
$923K/yr
Jahfari Harvey's contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. At $922,500 over two years, this is a basement-level depth deal that reflects his status as a 25-year-old in his rookie season with minimal on-field résumé—his 2025 season saw him log just 1 tackle across 2 games, which translates to a reserve role with sporadic opportunity. For a developmental pass-rusher at this career stage, the CVI grade appropriately balances the low financial commitment against the absence of proven production; the Raiders are paying minimal capital while maintaining flexibility to move on if Harvey doesn't develop. His position in the market is straightforward: this is not a starter's deal or a prospect's extension, but rather a low-risk evaluation contract that allows the organization to assess whether he can translate potential into sacks, pressures, and winning snaps in a competitive setting. The media narrative positioning him as a depth piece contingent entirely on performance aligns with this valuation—his path from roster bubble to contributor runs through consistent statistical contribution, not through any inherent contract guarantee. With only two years on the deal and minimal guaranteed money embedded, the Raiders have preserved complete control and can iterate on their defensive line composition without penalty, making this a structurally sound floor-level investment for an unproven young player.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Jahfari's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Jahfari Harvey has played 2 career games, which is below the 16-game minimum required for a performance grade. Once Jahfari reaches 16 career games, the system will automatically generate a performance grade based on position-specific statistics.
Jahfari Harvey enters the 2026 season carrying a D+ sentiment grade that reflects his status as a developmental pass-rusher on the periphery of public consciousness. The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end has generated minimal media attention beyond basic transactional coverage, which is typical for minimum-contract depth players who haven't yet carved out a defined role. Fan awareness remains extremely limited, as Harvey lacks the on-field production — sacks, pressures, or game-changing moments — necessary to break through into broader NFL conversations. While the Raiders' decision to keep him on the active roster suggests organizational belief in his potential, that faith hasn't translated into public recognition or media buzz. Harvey's perception is essentially a blank slate, entirely dependent on whether he can generate measurable impact as a pass-rusher to shift the narrative from unknown commodity to legitimate contributor. His D+ grade accurately captures a player who exists in that challenging space between roster bubble and established depth piece, where meaningful snaps and statistical production will determine whether he remains a footnote or becomes part of the Raiders' defensive future.
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Jahfari Harvey is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at DE for the Las Vegas Raiders. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jahfari Harvey, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment D+.
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