Cris Collinsworth ranks in the all-time elite tier for receivers — a career that places Collinsworth in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Collinsworth a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
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An all-time caliber wide receiver (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with excellent availability over their career. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 179 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 11% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
179 career value over replacement — #467 all-time of 4,649. 22.4/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #37 (Rd 2) · CIN · 1981 · +23.5 vs expected KV-H
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Seasons above replacement
8 seasons × ~22.4 surplus ≈ VORP 179
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