James Allen is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Allen in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Allen's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A running back with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 48 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 46% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +16 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
48 career value over replacement — #2109 all-time of 4,649. 12/season above a replacement-level RB.
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