Brian Hartline is a career quality starter — a receiver whose body of work places Hartline in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Hartline's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time wide receiver who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 98 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 26% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
98 career value over replacement — #1144 all-time of 4,649. 14/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #108 (Rd 4) · MIA · 2009 · +29.3 vs expected KV-H
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