Kurt Schulz ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Schulz in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Schulz a career score of 75, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
An all-time caliber defensive back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with excellent availability over their career. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 169 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 12% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24.1 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
169 career value over replacement — #521 all-time of 4,649. 24.1/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Pick #195 (Rd 7) · BUF · 1992 · +53.2 vs expected KV-H
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