Brian Orakpo ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Orakpo in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Orakpo a career score of 83, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Brian Orakpo
All-Time Rank & Honors
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Pro Bowls
An all-time caliber edge rusher (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 252 · #213 · EliteWorth 252 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 6% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +31.5 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 cleared
Career Value · VORP
252 career value over replacement — #213 all-time of 4,649. 28/season above a replacement-level LB.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #13 (Rd 1) · WAS · 2009 · +22.8 vs expected KV-H
83actual
60.2 expected · Δ+22.8
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