Byron Maxwell is a career quality starter — a defensive back whose body of work places Maxwell in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Maxwell's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time defensive back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Above-average snap-level impact reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 67 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 37% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +13.4 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
67 career value over replacement — #1676 all-time of 4,649. 11.2/season above a replacement-level CB.
Pick #173 (Rd 6) · SEA · 2011 · +39.5 vs expected KV-H
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