T.J. Yeldon is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Yeldon in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Yeldon'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 35 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 55% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 5 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +11.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
35 career value over replacement — #2497 all-time of 4,649. 7/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Pick #36 (Rd 2) · JAX · 2015 · +3.2 vs expected KV-H
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