Derrick L. Alexander is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places L. in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and L.'s career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A edge rusher with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 50 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 45% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 5 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +10 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
50 career value over replacement — #2047 all-time of 4,649. 10/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #11 (Rd 1) · MIN · 1995 · +2.8 vs expected KV-H
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