Rob Burnett ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Burnett in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Burnett a career score of 72, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Regular-season all-time ranks
A high-end edge rusher defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 181 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 11% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 12 of 14 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +15.1 on average.
Career Value · VORP
181 career value over replacement — #455 all-time of 4,649. 12.9/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Pick #129 (Rd 5) · CLE · 1990 · +41.4 vs expected KV-H
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