D.J. Swearinger is a career quality starter — a defensive back whose body of work places Swearinger in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Swearinger's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time defensive back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 91 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 28% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 5 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
91 career value over replacement — #1258 all-time of 4,666. 11.4/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Pick #57 (Rd 2) · HOU · 2013 · +18.9 vs expected KV-H
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