Steve Slaton is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Slaton in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Slaton's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality running back with a above-average career — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 31 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 58% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 2 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +15.5 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
31 career value over replacement — #2639 all-time of 4,649. 7.8/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #89 (Rd 3) · HOU · 2008 · +14.7 vs expected KV-H
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