Bilal Powell is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Powell in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Powell's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 61 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 40% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +12.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
61 career value over replacement — #1806 all-time of 4,649. 7.6/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #126 (Rd 4) · NYJ · 2011 · +31.4 vs expected KV-H
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