Sheldon Richardson is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Richardson in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Richardson's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A high-end edge rusher defined as much by exceptional availability — almost never missed time as by their on-field impact (top 20% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 137 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 17% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 9 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +15.2 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
137 career value over replacement — #725 all-time of 4,649. 15.2/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #13 (Rd 1) · NYJ · 2013 · +4.8 vs expected KV-H
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