Akiem Hicks is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Hicks in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Hicks's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 124 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 19% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +15.5 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
124 career value over replacement — #815 all-time of 4,649. 11.3/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #89 (Rd 3) · NO · 2012 · +30.7 vs expected KV-H
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