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Mike Ditka is a Hall of Fame tight end whose career earned a solid career value score of 61 in the Knox value model. Ditka's enshrinement reflects a career that consistently placed him among the elite of his generation.
Reached 28% of the all-time Receptions leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
A 0–100 scale where 100 = matched the all-time leaderat this position. Built only from visible encyclopedia data — career production vs. the all-time leader, plus efficiency (EPA) and comparable-player confidence — so it's a transparent context score, not a subjective rating. Tiers: Elite ≥ 85 · Strong ≥ 65 · Solid ≥ 45 · Depth < 45. Comparable-player confidence: 97%.
Career Value · VORP
94 career value over replacement — #1217 all-time of 4,649. 8.5/season above a replacement-level TE.
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Major career thresholds crossed, derived from regular-season totals (1999+).
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Last recorded season with DAL
Joined DAL (from PHI)
Joined PHI (from CHI)
Entered the NFL with CHI
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Career durability — games played vs. scheduled, across 11 seasons.
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Enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. See all →
What carries the case
Monitor score 15.2 · components sum to the score (All-Pro ×12 · Pro Bowl ×3 · League Lead ×4 · ranks/era/longevity weighted).
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Statistical profile across 5 dimensions
Rec Yds translated to the 2025NFL — each season's standing among its own-era peers, projected onto 2025's scoring environment. Modern-era (1999+) coverage.
| Season | Actual Rec Yds | Rec Yds/G | → 2025 Rec Yds | → 2025 /G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,076 | 76.9 | 1,027-49 | 60.4 |
| 1962 | 904 | 64.6 | 478-426 | 28.1 |
| 1963 | 794 | 56.7 | 414-380 | 24.3 |
| 1964 | 897 | 64.1 | 634-263 | 37.3 |
| 1965 | 454 | 32.4 | 0-454 | 0 |
| 1966 | 378 | 27 | 0-378 | 0 |
| 1967 | 274 | 45.7 | 396+122 | 23.3 |
| 1968 | 111 | 18.5 | 0-111 | 0 |
| 1969 | 268 | 67 | 1,618+1,350 | 95.2 |
| 1971 | 360 | 90 | 2,155+1,795 | 126.8 |
| 1972 | 198 | 14.1 | 0-198 | 0 |
Data: wikipedia:season-stats (CC-BY-SA, facts-only), wikipedia:pfhof-inductee-list · multi-source verified via the StatVault Oracle · updated 7/10/2026
George Kittle
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96% match
Wore 3 distinct franchise crests across 12 seasons (1961–1972) — a true nomad. The crest trail:
