Rob Ninkovich ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Ninkovich in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Ninkovich a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Rob Ninkovich
Height6'2"
Weight260 lb
BornFeb 1, 1984
Age42
Rookie yr
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title contextPostseason all-time ranks
2
Title Seasons
11
Dynasty Seasons
A top 10% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 175 · #490 · High-ValueWorth 175 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
175 career value over replacement — #490 all-time of 4,649. 21.9/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #135 (Rd 5) · NO · 2006 · +42.4 vs expected KV-H
73actual
30.6 expected · Δ+42.4
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