Jeffery Simmons ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Simmons in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Simmons a career score of 77, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end edge rusher defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 171 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 12% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24.4 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
171 career value over replacement — #510 all-time of 4,666. 24.4/season above a replacement-level DL.
Pick #19 (Rd 1) · TEN · 2019 · +20.3 vs expected KV-H
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