Zamir White

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		45	736	2	3.7
2025		6	32	0	2.7
2024		8	183	1	2.8
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Las Vegas Raiders got a C- Contract Value Index out of the Zamir White signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. White's 2025 season output—24 receiving yards across six games—represents replacement-level production that offers virtually no justification for extended investment, and the contract structure at $1.1M AAV reflects exactly that floor-level valuation. For a fourth-year running back at 26, this deal is neither an albatross nor a steal; it's a cautious, low-commitment arrangement that acknowledges his diminished standing within the organization and across the league. The media narrative is unambiguous: his tenure in Las Vegas has run its course, with multiple outlets framing him as a struggling veteran in need of a fresh start, and his appearance on free agency speculation lists signals that both the front office and the broader football community have moved on. The Raiders' recent roster construction—a series of depth signings at receiver, tight end, and the offensive line—further confirms that the backfield is not a priority area, leaving White without organizational confidence heading into 2026. At this valuation and role uncertainty, he represents a short-term, low-risk depth piece rather than a building block, and without a defined opportunity elsewhere or a significant on-field turnaround, his CVI grade of C- will likely prove optimistic.

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 Zamir's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Zamir White delivers production that earns a D+ performance grade against RB comps. At 26 and in his fourth season, White has slipped into replacement-level territory, unable to generate meaningful impact in Las Vegas's offensive scheme or establish himself as a reliable depth piece in the backfield. His 2025 season output—24 receiving yards across six games—speaks to a player operating well below the threshold for league-average production at his position, with minimal involvement in the passing game that would otherwise unlock value in a modern offense. The lack of volume and efficiency suggests neither scheme fit nor organizational confidence has materialized, leaving him vulnerable to being phased out entirely as the Raiders reshape their roster. Media narratives have consistently framed him as a player whose tenure in Las Vegas has effectively ended, with coverage emphasizing that he "needs a change of scenery," and his appearance on both free agency speculation and potential re-sign roundups simultaneously reveals he is neither a priority to retain nor generating real outside interest. The Raiders' recent offseason activity—signaling depth moves at receiver, tight end, and the line—reinforces that organizational resources are being directed elsewhere, with no visible commitment to establishing White as part of the backfield's future, making his path to relevance increasingly narrow heading into 2026.

How Zamir Compares at the Position

Zamir White ranks 137th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Zamir between Travis Etienne (D+) just ahead and Owen Wright (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

The public narrative surrounding Zamir White has bottomed out, and the sentiment grade reflects exactly what the media is saying: his time in Las Vegas is essentially over. Coverage has consistently framed him as a veteran in need of a change of scenery, with multiple outlets characterizing him as a struggling player who lacks organizational confidence — language that signals a front office and fan base that have mentally moved on. That framing is well-supported by his on-field production, which matches the bleak optics; in the 2025 season, White managed just 24 receiving yards across six games, a below-replacement-level output that gives him virtually no leverage heading into free agency. His appearance on both free agency speculation lists and potential re-sign roundups simultaneously tells you everything — he is neither a priority to retain nor a player generating meaningful outside interest. The Raiders' recent offseason activity, a flurry of depth signings at receiver, tight end, safety, and offensive line, suggests a roster-building effort focused elsewhere, with no visible investment in reinforcing the backfield around White. At 26, he is not old enough to be written off on age alone, but without a defined role on a new roster or a legitimate opportunity in a different system, the "borderline roster player" label that the media has attached to him is going to be very difficult to shake heading into 2026.