D.J. Wonnum is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Wonnum in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Wonnum's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality linebacker with a top 30% among starters — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 39 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 51% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +6.5 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
39 career value over replacement — #2344 all-time of 4,649. 6.5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #117 (Rd 4) · MIN · 2020 · +22.4 vs expected KV-H
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