Fred Jackson is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Jackson in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Jackson's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 119 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 20% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14.9 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
119 career value over replacement — #874 all-time of 4,649. 13.2/season above a replacement-level RB.
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