Ryan Mathews 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 74 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
A top 10% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Above-average snap-level impact reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 112 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 22% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18.7 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
112 career value over replacement — #960 all-time of 4,649. 16/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #12 (Rd 1) · LAC · 2010 · +9.8 vs expected KV-H
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