A.J. Hawk ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Hawk in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Hawk a career score of 68, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A.J. Hawk
Height6'1"
Weight240 lb
BornJan 6, 1984
Age42
CollegeOhio StateSee College Stats
Rookie yr2006
Draft2006 · Rd 1, Pick 5 · GB
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title context1x
Pro Bowls
A top 10% all-time linebacker who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 174 · #494 · High-ValueWorth 174 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 12% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 9 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +19.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
9 cleared
Career Value · VORP
174 career value over replacement — #494 all-time of 4,666. 17.4/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeValue ↑
Pick #5 (Rd 1) · GB · 2006 · +4.1 vs expected KV-H
68actual
63.9 expected · Δ+4.1
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