Chris Gamble ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Gamble in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Gamble a career score of 72, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end defensive back defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 154 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 14% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +22 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
154 career value over replacement — #605 all-time of 4,649. 17.1/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Pick #28 (Rd 1) · CAR · 2004 · +17.2 vs expected KV-H
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