Darren Perry ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Perry in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Perry a career score of 74, 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.
Worth 177 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 11% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +22.1 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
177 career value over replacement — #476 all-time of 4,649. 22.1/season above a replacement-level S.
Pick #203 (Rd 8) · PIT · 1992 · +52.9 vs expected KV-H
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