Derrick Morgan ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Morgan in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Morgan a career score of 72, 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 169 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 12% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 7 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24.1 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
169 career value over replacement — #519 all-time of 4,666. 21.1/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #16 (Rd 1) · TEN · 2010 · +14.9 vs expected KV-H
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