George Karlaftis ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Karlaftis in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Karlaftis a career score of 72, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason 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 103 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 24% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +25.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
103 career value over replacement — #1067 all-time of 4,649. 25.8/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #30 (Rd 1) · KC · 2022 · +17.2 vs expected KV-H
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