Rod Coleman ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Coleman in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Coleman a career score of 82, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason all-time ranks
An all-time caliber edge rusher (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 223 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 7% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
223 career value over replacement — #297 all-time of 4,649. 27.9/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #153 (Rd 5) · LV · 1999 · +52.2 vs expected KV-H
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Seasons above replacement
7 seasons × ~31.9 surplus ≈ VORP 223
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