Minkah Fitzpatrick ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Fitzpatrick in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Fitzpatrick a career score of 76, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
An all-time caliber defensive back (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 154 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 14% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +22 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
154 career value over replacement — #608 all-time of 4,649. 19.3/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Pick #11 (Rd 1) · MIA · 2018 · +15.8 vs expected KV-H
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