Bud Dupree ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Dupree in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Dupree a career score of 74, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A top 10% all-time edge rusher who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 246 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 6% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 11 of 11 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +22.4 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
246 career value over replacement — #228 all-time of 4,666. 22.4/season above a replacement-level LB.
Career Profile
Pick #22 (Rd 1) · PIT · 2015 · +17.7 vs expected KV-H
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