Eric Kendricks ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Kendricks in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Kendricks a career score of 78, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
An all-time caliber linebacker (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 265 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 5% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +26.5 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
265 career value over replacement — #187 all-time of 4,649. 26.5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #45 (Rd 2) · MIN · 2015 · +28.6 vs expected KV-H
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