K.J. Wright is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Wright in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Wright's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
K.J. Wright
Height6'4"
Weight246 lb
BornJul 23, 1989
Age37
ConferenceSoutheastern
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title context1x
Pro Bowls
A edge rusher with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 62 · #1788 · Above AverageWorth 62 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 39% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 9 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +6.9 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
9 cleared
Career Value · VORP
62 career value over replacement — #1788 all-time of 4,649. 5.6/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeValue ↑
Pick #99 (Rd 4) · SEA · 2011 · +17.7 vs expected KV-H
55actual
37.3 expected · Δ+17.7
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