Larry Johnson packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 80 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
Career Value · VORP
123 career value over replacement — #836 all-time of 4,649. 17.6/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #27 (Rd 1) · KC · 2003 · +20.2 vs expected KV-H
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A top 10% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons.
Worth 123 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 19% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +20.5 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
6 seasons × ~20.5 surplus ≈
James Conner
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92% match
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