Jamaal Charles packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 84 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
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Career Value · VORP
157 career value over replacement — #586 all-time of 4,649. 19.6/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #73 (Rd 3) · KC · 2008 · +37.8 vs expected KV-H
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A top 5% all-time running back — a career that puts them among the greatest at their position in NFL history. Their average per-snap value underscores the elite level they operated at.
Worth 157 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 14% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +22.4 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
7 seasons × ~22.4 surplus ≈ VORP 157
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