Freddie Jones ranks in the all-time elite tier for tight ends — a career that places Jones in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Jones a career score of 77, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
An all-time caliber tight end (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with excellent availability over their career. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 230 points of value above a freely-available replacement tight end — top 7% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +28.8 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
230 career value over replacement — #269 all-time of 4,649. 28.8/season above a replacement-level TE.
Pick #45 (Rd 2) · LAC · 1997 · +27.6 vs expected KV-H
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