Zaire Franklin is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Franklin in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Franklin's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Zaire Franklin
All-Time Rank & Honors
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Pro Bowls
A edge rusher with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (exceptional availability — almost never missed time) added to their value.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 43 · #2265 · Above AverageWorth 43 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 50% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +10.8 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
4 cleared
3 replaced
Career Value · VORP
43 career value over replacement — #2265 all-time of 4,649. 6.1/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #235 (Rd 7) · IND · 2018 · +36.4 vs expected KV-H
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18.6 expected · Δ+36.4
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