Ben Tate is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Tate in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Tate's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality running back with a top 30% among starters — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 48 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 46% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +12 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
48 career value over replacement — #2100 all-time of 4,649. 12/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #58 (Rd 2) · HOU · 2010 · +13 vs expected KV-H
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