Ahmad Brooks ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Brooks in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Brooks a career score of 72, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason all-time ranks
A top 10% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 215 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 8% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 9 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +23.9 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
215 career value over replacement — #321 all-time of 4,666. 21.5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #1 (Rd 3) · CIN · 2006 · +8.4 vs expected KV-H
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