Bradie James ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places James in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns James a career score of 67, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Bradie James
Top 10% all-time linebackersIron Man
Height6'2"
Weight240 lb
BornJan 17, 1981
Age45
CollegeLSUSee College Stats
Rookie yr2003
Draft2003 · Rd 4, Pick 103 · DAL
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 153 · #611 · High-ValueWorth 153 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 14% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +19.1 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 cleared
Beat replacement (adds to VORP) Below it — adds 0, never a debit
47
Replacement
the KC-H bar
Career Value · VORP
153 career value over replacement — #611 all-time of 4,649. 17/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #103 (Rd 4) · DAL · 2003 · +31.3 vs expected KV-H
67actual
35.7 expected · Δ+31.3
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