Jack Del Rio ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Del in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Del a career score of 67, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end linebacker 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 160 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 13% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
160 career value over replacement — #566 all-time of 4,649. 14.5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #68 (Rd 3) · NOR · 1985 · +24.1 vs expected KV-H
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