Sedrick Ellis is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Ellis in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Ellis's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A edge rusher with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 49 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 46% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 5 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +9.8 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
49 career value over replacement — #2093 all-time of 4,649. 9.8/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #7 (Rd 1) · NO · 2008 · -2.4 vs expected KV-H
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