Reggie Nelson ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Nelson in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Nelson a career score of 76, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Reggie Nelson
All-Time Rank & Honors
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Pro Bowls
An all-time caliber defensive back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 192 · #414 · EliteWorth 192 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 10% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 cleared
Career Value · VORP
192 career value over replacement — #414 all-time of 4,649. 21.3/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #21 (Rd 1) · JAX · 2007 · +20.3 vs expected KV-H
76actual
55.7 expected · Δ+20.3
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