Fletcher Cox ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Cox in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Cox a career score of 79, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Regular-season all-time ranks
A high-end edge rusher 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 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 12 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
274 career value over replacement — #171 all-time of 4,649. 22.8/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #12 (Rd 1) · PHI · 2012 · +18.8 vs expected KV-H
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