David Njoku ranks in the all-time elite tier for tight ends — a career that places Njoku in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Njoku a career score of 71, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A top 10% all-time tight end who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 162 points of value above a freely-available replacement tight end — top 13% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +20.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
162 career value over replacement — #552 all-time of 4,649. 20.3/season above a replacement-level TE.
Pick #29 (Rd 1) · CLE · 2017 · +16.2 vs expected KV-H
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