Earl Campbell ranks in the all-time elite tier for running backs — a career that places Campbell in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Campbell a career score of 82, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
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Career Value · VORP
215 career value over replacement — #318 all-time of 4,649. 26.9/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #1 (Rd 1) · HOU · 1978 · +20.6 vs expected KV-H
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An all-time caliber running 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.
Worth 215 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 8% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +26.9 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 seasons × ~26.9 surplus ≈ VORP 215
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