DeShaun Foster is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Foster in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Foster's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A top 20% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons.
Worth 60 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 40% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +15 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
60 career value over replacement — #1830 all-time of 4,649. 10/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #34 (Rd 2) · CAR · 2002 · +8.2 vs expected KV-H
Fan Rating
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