Shawn Jefferson is a career quality starter — a receiver whose body of work places Jefferson in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Jefferson's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Postseason all-time ranks
A high-end wide receiver defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 20% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 123 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — top 19% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 9 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +13.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
123 career value over replacement — #842 all-time of 4,649. 11.2/season above a replacement-level WR.
Pick #240 (Rd 9) · HOU · 1991 · +43.4 vs expected KV-H
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