Byron Darby is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Darby in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Darby's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Byron Darby
A edge rusher with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (exceptional availability — almost never missed time) added to their value.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 32 · #2570 · Role PlayerWorth 32 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 56% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +6.4 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
5 cleared
Beat replacement (adds to VORP) Below it — adds 0, never a debit
47
Replacement
the KC-H bar
Career Value · VORP
32 career value over replacement — #2570 all-time of 4,649. 5.3/season above a replacement-level DL.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #120 (Rd 5) · PHI · 1983 · +20.4 vs expected KV-H
53actual
32.6 expected · Δ+20.4
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