Russell Gage is a career quality starter — a receiver whose body of work places Gage in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Gage's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality wide receiver with a top 30% among starters — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 48 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 47% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 5 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +12 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
48 career value over replacement — #2119 all-time of 4,649. 9.6/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #194 (Rd 6) · ATL · 2018 · +37.2 vs expected KV-H
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