Bill Brooks ranks in the all-time elite tier for receivers — a career that places Brooks in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Brooks a career score of 68, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end wide receiver 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.
Worth 189 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 10% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 11 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +17.2 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
189 career value over replacement — #422 all-time of 4,649. 17.2/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #86 (Rd 4) · IND · 1986 · +30.7 vs expected KV-H
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