Donte Jackson ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Jackson in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Jackson a career score of 75, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Donte Jackson
An all-time caliber defensive back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with excellent availability over their career. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 174 · #491 · High-ValueWorth 174 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 12% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +21.8 on average.See board →
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8 cleared
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Career Value · VORP
174 career value over replacement — #491 all-time of 4,649. 21.8/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #55 (Rd 2) · CAR · 2018 · +27.6 vs expected KV-H
75actual
47.4 expected · Δ+27.6
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