Xavier Smith

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		31	20	309	—
2025		16	18	303	0
2024		15	2	6	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Rams secured solid value with Xavier Smith's one-year, $1.1M deal, landing a depth piece at below-market rates in today's inflated receiver landscape. At just over $1M annually, Smith's contract reflects appropriate pricing for a player in the depth piece tier — he's not expected to be a primary weapon, but provides legitimate NFL-caliber insurance and special teams contribution without breaking the bank. The short-term structure is perfectly tailored for both sides, giving Smith a chance to prove he belongs in a bigger role while allowing Los Angeles to evaluate his fit within their system without long-term commitment. There's minimal downside risk here since the Rams can move on after 2024 if Smith doesn't deliver, but meaningful upside if he develops into a more prominent contributor in Sean McVay's offense. This B- CVI deal represents smart roster building — the type of low-cost, high-potential addition that championship teams use to maintain depth while preserving cap space for marquee players.

Performance Analysis

Xavier Smith's F grade with the Rams reflects a receiver who hasn't been able to establish himself at the NFL level. Smith has been buried on the depth chart, producing nothing in terms of receiving stats. His F grade captures a player who is far from being a viable NFL contributor. Los Angeles' receiver room has better options at every level, and Smith hasn't shown enough in practice or limited game action to change that reality. His route-running and separation need significant development. Smith is fighting for his professional career on a roster that has no room for development projects at receiver.