O.J. Howard is a career quality starter — a tight end whose body of work places Howard in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Howard's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time tight end who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 72 points of value above a freely-available replacement tight end — top 35% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
72 career value over replacement — #1585 all-time of 4,649. 12/season above a replacement-level TE.
Pick #19 (Rd 1) · TB · 2017 · +7.3 vs expected KV-H
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