Eric Martin ranks in the all-time elite tier for receivers — a career that places Martin in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Martin a career score of 70, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Regular-season all-time ranks
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 195 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 9% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
195 career value over replacement — #391 all-time of 4,649. 19.5/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #179 (Rd 7) · NOR · 1985 · +46.5 vs expected KV-H
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Seasons above replacement
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