Derek M. Smith ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places M. in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns M. a career score of 70, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Derek M. Smith
A high-end linebacker defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 222 · #298 · EliteWorth 222 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 7% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 11 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +20.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
11 cleared
Beat replacement (adds to VORP) Below it — adds 0, never a debit
47
Replacement
the KC-H bar
→
Career Value · VORP
222 career value over replacement — #298 all-time of 4,649. 18.5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #80 (Rd 3) · WAS · 1997 · +32.7 vs expected KV-H
70actual
37.3 expected · Δ+32.7
Fan Rating
Rate Derek M. Smith — All-Time
Tap a star to rate
Explore More
Similar Players