Willie Parker packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 77 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
Reached 29% of the all-time Rushing Yards leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
A 0–100 scale where 100 = matched the all-time leaderat this position. Built only from visible encyclopedia data — career production vs. the all-time leader, plus efficiency (EPA) and comparable-player confidence — so it's a transparent context score, not a subjective rating. Tiers: Elite ≥ 85 · Strong ≥ 65 · Solid ≥ 45 · Depth < 45. Comparable-player confidence: 89%.
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101 career value over replacement — #1112 all-time of 4,649. 16.8/season above a replacement-level RB.
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Last recorded season with PIT
Entered the NFL with PIT
From nflverse weekly injury reports · coverage begins 2009.
| Season | Team | Games Out | Designations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PIT | 1 | W4Doubtful· ToeW5Out· Toe |
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Career durability — games played vs. scheduled, across 6 seasons.
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Rush Yds translated to the 2025NFL — each season's standing among its own-era peers, projected onto 2025's scoring environment. Modern-era (1999+) coverage.
| Season | Actual Rush Yds | Rush Yds/G | → 2025 Rush Yds | → 2025 /G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 186 | 37.2 | 634+448 | 37.3 |
| 2005 | 1,202 | 80.1 | 1,210+8 | 71.2 |
| 2006 | 1,494 | 93.4 | 1,347-147 | 79.2 |
| 2007 | 1,316 | 87.7 | 1,299-17 | 76.4 |
| 2008 | 789 | 71.7 | 1,074+285 | 63.2 |
| 2009 | 389 | 29.9 | 492+103 | 28.9 |
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Gave the Pittsburgh Steelers an entire corpus-attributed career — 6 seasons (2004–2009), one crest. The rarest loyalty in the sport.