Daniel Thomas is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Thomas in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Thomas's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A running back 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 25 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 63% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
25 career value over replacement — #2863 all-time of 4,649. 6.3/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #62 (Rd 2) · MIA · 2011 · +7 vs expected KV-H
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