Kyle Van Noy is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Van in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Van's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A linebacker with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 90 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 29% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
90 career value over replacement — #1283 all-time of 4,649. 7.5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Career Profile
Pick #40 (Rd 2) · DET · 2014 · +8.5 vs expected KV-H
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Seasons above replacement
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