James Harrison ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Harrison in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Harrison a career score of 80, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
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A top 10% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Career Value · VORP
312 career value over replacement — #114 all-time of 4,649. 24/season above a replacement-level LB.
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Worth 312 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 3% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 11 of 13 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +28.4 on average.See board →
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11 seasons × ~28.4 surplus ≈ VORP 312
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