Derek Barnett is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Barnett in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Barnett's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Above-average snap-level impact reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 96 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 26% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +13.7 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
96 career value over replacement — #1176 all-time of 4,649. 12/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #14 (Rd 1) · PHI · 2017 · +10.1 vs expected KV-H
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