Chris Hovan is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Hovan in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Hovan's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A edge rusher with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 76 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 33% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +9.5 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
76 career value over replacement — #1488 all-time of 4,649. 7.6/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #25 (Rd 1) · MIN · 2000 · +3.2 vs expected KV-H
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