Duke Johnson is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Johnson in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Johnson's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality running back with a above-average career — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 29 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 59% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +5.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
29 career value over replacement — #2702 all-time of 4,649. 4.1/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #77 (Rd 3) · CLE · 2015 · +15.7 vs expected KV-H
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