Brian Orakpo ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Orakpo in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Orakpo a career score of 84, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Brian Orakpo
All-Time Rank & Honors
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An all-time caliber edge rusher (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 253 · #214 · EliteWorth 253 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 6% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +31.6 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 cleared
Career Value · VORP
253 career value over replacement — #214 all-time of 4,666. 28.1/season above a replacement-level LB.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #13 (Rd 1) · WAS · 2009 · +23.6 vs expected KV-H
84actual
60.4 expected · Δ+23.6
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