Drew Pearson ranks in the all-time elite tier for receivers — a career that places Pearson in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Pearson a career score of 69, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason all-time ranks
Career Value · VORP
180 career value over replacement — #459 all-time of 4,649. 16.4/season above a replacement-level WR.
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A high-end wide receiver defined as much by exceptional availability — almost never missed time as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 180 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 11% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
10 seasons × ~18 surplus ≈ VORP 180
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