Cris Dishman ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Dishman in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Dishman a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Regular-season all-time ranks
A high-end defensive back defined as much by exceptional availability — almost never missed time as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Career Value · VORP
179 career value over replacement — #468 all-time of 4,649. 14.9/season above a replacement-level CB.
Pick #125 (Rd 5) · HOU · 1988 · +42.4 vs expected KV-H
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Worth 179 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 11% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 11 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
11 seasons × ~16.3 surplus ≈ VORP 179
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