Mario Williams ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Williams in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Williams a career score of 92, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Regular-season all-time ranks
An all-time caliber edge rusher (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 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
318 career value over replacement — #104 all-time of 4,649. 28.9/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Career Profile
Pick #1 (Rd 1) · HOU · 2006 · +30.6 vs expected KV-H
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Seasons above replacement
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