Al Wilson ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Wilson in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Wilson a career score of 67, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Al Wilson
Height6'0"
Weight240 lb
BornJun 21, 1977
Age49
CollegeTennesseeSee College Stats
Rookie yr1999
Draft1999 · Rd 1, Pick 31 · DEN
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title context5x
Pro Bowls
1x
All-Pro
A high-end linebacker defined as much by exceptional availability — almost never missed time as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 134 · #740 · High-ValueWorth 134 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 17% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
134 career value over replacement — #740 all-time of 4,649. 16.8/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeValue ↑
Pick #31 (Rd 1) · DEN · 1999 · +12.2 vs expected KV-H
67actual
54.8 expected · Δ+12.2
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