Derrick Johnson ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Johnson in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Johnson a career score of 75, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Derrick Johnson
Height6'3"
Weight245 lb
BornNov 22, 1982
Age43
College
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title context4x
Pro Bowls
1x
All-Pro
An all-time caliber linebacker (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 228 · #274 · EliteWorth 228 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 +20.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
228 career value over replacement — #274 all-time of 4,649. 19/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeValue ↑
Pick #15 (Rd 1) · KC · 2005 · +18.1 vs expected KV-H
75actual
56.9 expected · Δ+18.1
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