Rudi Johnson packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 78 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
Regular-season all-time ranks
A high-end running back 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.
Career Value · VORP
113 career value over replacement — #942 all-time of 4,649. 16.1/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #100 (Rd 4) · CIN · 2001 · +34.7 vs expected KV-H
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Worth 113 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 21% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
6 seasons × ~18.8 surplus ≈ VORP 113
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