Derek Wolfe is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Wolfe in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Wolfe'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. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 110 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 22% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +13.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
110 career value over replacement — #978 all-time of 4,649. 12.2/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #36 (Rd 2) · DEN · 2012 · +10.2 vs expected KV-H
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