Janoris Jenkins ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Jenkins in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Jenkins a career score of 72, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A top 10% all-time defensive back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 142 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 16% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +20.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
142 career value over replacement — #683 all-time of 4,649. 20.3/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Pick #39 (Rd 2) · LA · 2012 · +21.5 vs expected KV-H
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