Will Compton is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Compton in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Compton's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality linebacker with a top 30% among starters — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 42 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 50% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
42 career value over replacement — #2292 all-time of 4,649. 7/season above a replacement-level LB.
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