Shawn Bryson is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Bryson in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Bryson's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality running back with a top 30% among starters — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 45 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 48% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +9 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
45 career value over replacement — #2205 all-time of 4,649. 7.5/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #86 (Rd 3) · BUF · 1999 · +20.7 vs expected KV-H
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