John Mistler is a career quality starter — a receiver whose body of work places Mistler in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Mistler's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality wide receiver with a above-average career — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 24 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 64% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
24 career value over replacement — #2923 all-time of 4,649. 6/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #59 (Rd 3) · NYG · 1981 · +4 vs expected KV-H
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