Sean Jones ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Jones in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Jones a career score of 70, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end defensive back 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 106 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 23% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +21.2 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
106 career value over replacement — #1037 all-time of 4,649. 17.7/season above a replacement-level S.
Pick #59 (Rd 2) · CLE · 2004 · +24 vs expected KV-H
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