Chad Eaton is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Eaton in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Eaton's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A edge rusher with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 52 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 44% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
52 career value over replacement — #1995 all-time of 4,649. 6.5/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #241 (Rd 7) · ARI · 1995 · +36.6 vs expected KV-H
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