D.J. Jones is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Jones in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Jones's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A edge rusher with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 61 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 40% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
61 career value over replacement — #1810 all-time of 4,649. 6.8/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #198 (Rd 6) · SF · 2017 · +33.2 vs expected KV-H
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