Roy Barker ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Barker in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Barker a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end edge rusher defined as much by exceptional availability — almost never missed time as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 153 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 14% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +21.9 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
153 career value over replacement — #618 all-time of 4,649. 21.9/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #98 (Rd 4) · MIN · 1992 · +36.7 vs expected KV-H
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