Greg Wesley ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Wesley in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Wesley a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end defensive back defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 168 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 12% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
168 career value over replacement — #529 all-time of 4,649. 21/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Pick #85 (Rd 3) · KC · 2000 · +36.7 vs expected KV-H
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