Paul Kruger is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Kruger in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Kruger's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A top 20% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 108 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 23% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
108 career value over replacement — #1014 all-time of 4,649. 13.5/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #57 (Rd 2) · BAL · 2009 · +25 vs expected KV-H
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