David Johnson packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 73 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
Career Value · VORP
84 career value over replacement — #1367 all-time of 4,649. 12/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #86 (Rd 3) · ARI · 2015 · +29.7 vs expected KV-H
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A top 20% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 84 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 30% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
5 seasons × ~16.8 surplus ≈ VORP 84
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91% match