Ken Norton ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Norton in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Norton a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Ken Norton
3× Pro Bowl1× All-Pro👑 Dynasty DNA · 11 seasons · 3 titlesTop 4% all-time linebackersIron Legend⭐ Shooting Star · 1999
Height6'2"
Weight254 lb
BornSep 29, 1966
Age59
College
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title context3x
Pro Bowls
1x
All-Pro
3
Title Seasons
11
Dynasty Seasons
An all-time caliber linebacker (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 233 · #259 · EliteWorth points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 11 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
233 career value over replacement — #259 all-time of 4,649. 19.4/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #41 (Rd 2) · DAL · 1988 · +23.5 vs expected KV-H
74actual
50.5 expected · Δ+23.5
Fan Rating
Rate Ken Norton — All-Time
Tap a star to rate
Explore More
Similar Players