Cedric Benson packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 75 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
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A top 10% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons.
Career Value · VORP
116 career value over replacement — #908 all-time of 4,649. 14.5/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #4 (Rd 1) · CHI · 2005 · +8.6 vs expected KV-H
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Worth 116 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 21% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16.6 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
7 seasons × ~16.6 surplus ≈ VORP 116
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