Curtis Lofton ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Lofton in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Lofton a career score of 75, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
An all-time caliber linebacker (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 182 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 11% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +26 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
182 career value over replacement — #450 all-time of 4,649. 26/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #37 (Rd 2) · ATL · 2008 · +24.5 vs expected KV-H
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