Calvin Pace ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Pace in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Pace a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A top 10% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 231 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 7% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 11 of 13 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +21 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
231 career value over replacement — #264 all-time of 4,649. 17.8/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #18 (Rd 1) · ARI · 2003 · +18.3 vs expected KV-H
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