Peyton Hillis is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Hillis in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Hillis's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality running back with a top 30% among starters — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 44 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 49% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
44 career value over replacement — #2234 all-time of 4,649. 6.3/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #227 (Rd 7) · DEN · 2008 · +40.2 vs expected KV-H
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