Tom Rathman is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Rathman in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Rathman's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Tom Rathman
A running back with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (exceptional availability — almost never missed time) added to their value.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 70 · #1629 · Above AverageWorth 70 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 36% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 cleared
Beat replacement (adds to VORP) Below it — adds 0, never a debit
50
Replacement
the KC-H bar
Career Value · VORP
70 career value over replacement — #1629 all-time of 4,649. 7.8/season above a replacement-level RB.
Draft OutcomeValue ↑
Pick #56 (Rd 3) · SFO · 1986 · +14 vs expected KV-H
60actual
46 expected · Δ+14
Fan Rating
Rate Tom Rathman — All-Time
Tap a star to rate
Explore More
Similar Players