C.J. Spiller is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Spiller in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Spiller's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 71 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 35% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
71 career value over replacement — #1596 all-time of 4,649. 10.1/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #9 (Rd 1) · BUF · 2010 · +4.8 vs expected KV-H
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