Eric Swann is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Swann in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Swann's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons.
Worth 165 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 13% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16.5 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
165 career value over replacement — #539 all-time of 4,649. 16.5/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #6 (Rd 1) · PHO · 1991 · +6.6 vs expected KV-H
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