Marvcus Patton ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Patton in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Patton a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
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.
Worth 259 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 5% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 13 of 13 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +19.9 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
259 career value over replacement — #198 all-time of 4,649. 19.9/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #208 (Rd 8) · BUF · 1990 · +54.5 vs expected KV-H
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