Keith Newman is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Newman in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Newman's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A linebacker with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 18 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 70% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 2 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +9 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
18 career value over replacement — #3195 all-time of 4,649. 3/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #119 (Rd 4) · BUF · 1999 · +18.4 vs expected KV-H
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