A.J. Klein is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Klein in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Klein's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A.J. Klein
A quality edge rusher with a above-average career — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 49 · #2062 · Above AverageWorth 49 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 45% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
6 cleared
3 replaced
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47
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Career Value · VORP
49 career value over replacement — #2062 all-time of 4,649. 5.4/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #148 (Rd 5) · CAR · 2013 · +26.2 vs expected KV-H
56actual
29.8 expected · Δ+26.2
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