Duke Riley is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Riley in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Riley's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A linebacker with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 26 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 62% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +6.5 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
26 career value over replacement — #2819 all-time of 4,649. 3.7/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #75 (Rd 3) · ATL · 2017 · +11.7 vs expected KV-H
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