Byron Murphy ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Murphy in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Murphy a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A top 10% all-time defensive back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 124 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 19% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +20.7 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
124 career value over replacement — #816 all-time of 4,649. 17.7/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Pick #33 (Rd 2) · ARI · 2019 · +18.2 vs expected KV-H
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