Jamie Sharper is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Sharper in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Sharper's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A edge rusher with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (exceptional availability — almost never missed time) added to their value.
Worth 99 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 25% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +12.4 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
99 career value over replacement — #1137 all-time of 4,649. 11/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #34 (Rd 2) · BAL · 1997 · +7.2 vs expected KV-H
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