Santonio Holmes is a career quality starter — a receiver whose body of work places Holmes in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Holmes's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A top 20% all-time wide receiver who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 133 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 17% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +19 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
133 career value over replacement — #753 all-time of 4,649. 14.8/season above a replacement-level WR.
Career Profile
Pick #25 (Rd 1) · PIT · 2006 · +13.2 vs expected KV-H
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