David Long Jr. is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Long in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Long's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
David Long Jr.
A top 20% all-time linebacker who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 72 · #1570 · Above AverageWorth 72 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 35% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14.4 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
5 cleared
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47
Replacement
the KC-H bar
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Career Value · VORP
72 career value over replacement — #1570 all-time of 4,649. 12/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #188 (Rd 6) · TEN · 2019 · +38.7 vs expected KV-H
62actual
23.3 expected · Δ+38.7
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