C.J. Mosley ranks in the all-time elite tier for linebackers — a career that places Mosley in the top 1% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Mosley a career score of 79, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
An all-time caliber linebacker (top 1% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Worth 232 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 7% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +29 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
232 career value over replacement — #266 all-time of 4,666. 25.8/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #17 (Rd 1) · BAL · 2014 · +22.2 vs expected KV-H
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