Chris Johnson ranks in the all-time elite tier for running backs — a career that places Johnson in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Johnson a career score of 79, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Career Value · VORP
213 career value over replacement — #322 all-time of 4,649. 21.3/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #24 (Rd 1) · TEN · 2008 · +23.3 vs expected KV-H
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An all-time caliber running back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 213 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 8% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +26.6 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 seasons × ~26.6 surplus ≈
Walter Payton
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92% match
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