Rhamondre Stevenson

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		70	3,669	28	4.4
2025		14	603	7	4.6
2024		15	801	7	3.9
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the RB salary tier earns Rhamondre Stevenson a C+ Contract Value Index. At $9M AAV over four years, the deal sits squarely in the solid-starter range for his position—a fair market rate for a reliable workhorse, though not a premium commitment. His 2025 season production of 345 receiving yards across 14 games aligns with that assessment: dependable depth and scheme flexibility rather than bell-cow dominance. At 28 years old and five seasons into his career, Stevenson is in the stable, non-declining phase of a fourth-round pick's arc, making this contract neither a steal nor an overpay—it's market-appropriate compensation for what he delivers. The Patriots' recent offensive investments in receiver talent and their broader quarterback-centered rebuild signal that Stevenson's role remains complementary rather than centerpiece, which contextualizes the C+ grade as neither a bargain nor a drag on cap flexibility. The four-year term carries modest risk at this salary level for a running back of his tier, and his publicly stated buy-in to the team's direction suggests stability in his standing heading into 2026.

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 Rhamondre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Rhamondre Stevenson enters his fifth NFL season as New England's unquestioned workhorse back, a role he's grown into steadily since being drafted in the fourth round in 2021. His overall grade sits at a solid B, reflecting a reliable but not yet elite contributor in a rebuilding Patriots offense. Among AFC East backs, Stevenson occupies a respectable middle tier — a proven starter without the explosive ceiling of the conference's best. His current 4.64 yards per carry comfortably clears the NFL average of 4.11, signaling consistent efficiency between the tackles. His 43.1 rushing yards per game nearly doubles the league average of 22.4, reinforcing his workhorse usage and durability. The one limitation is that his numbers still trail the elite threshold of 71.99 rushing yards per game, suggesting he hasn't yet reached true bell-cow dominance despite heavy touches. His scoring rate of 0.50 rushing touchdowns per game exceeds the NFL average of 0.29, demonstrating red-zone reliability that coaches trust when the game is on the line. Trend-wise, Stevenson has shown encouraging upward movement, climbing from a C in 2023 to back-to-back B- grades in 2024 and 2025. If he can push his per-game yardage closer to that elite benchmark and sustain his touchdown efficiency, a breakout B+ campaign is within reach. The key variable to monitor is offensive line development in New England — Stevenson's ceiling is directly tied to the blocking improvement around him.

How Rhamondre Compares at the Position

Rhamondre Stevenson ranks 34th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Rhamondre between Zach Charbonnet (B) just ahead and Austin Ekeler (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Rhamondre Stevenson enters 2026 as a reliable mid-tier running back whose perception has been buoyed by recent positive coverage emphasizing his durability and role in the Patriots' offensive plans. Media narratives have shifted toward optimism regarding his health and consistency, with analysts highlighting overlooked strengths in New England's backfield that could trouble NFL defenses. His $9M annual contract reflects a solid starter valuation rather than elite compensation, positioning him as a dependable contributor rather than a franchise centerpiece. The recent personal resilience story—finding strength in the Patriots organization following his father's passing—has added a humanizing dimension to his public profile without overshadowing his on-field performance expectations. Overall, Stevenson occupies a stable middle ground in fan and media perception: respected as a productive starter with modest upside, but lacking the accolades or breakout narrative momentum that would elevate him into the upper tier of league perception.