A.J. Klein is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Klein in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Klein's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A.J. Klein
A edge rusher with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 49 · #2076 · Above AverageWorth 49 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 45% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 6 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
6 cleared
3 replaced
Beat replacement (adds to VORP) Below it — adds 0, never a debit
47
Replacement
the KC-H bar
Career Value · VORP
49 career value over replacement — #2076 all-time of 4,666. 5.4/season above a replacement-level LB.
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #148 (Rd 5) · CAR · 2013 · +26.3 vs expected KV-H
56actual
29.7 expected · Δ+26.3
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