Joe Haden ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Haden in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Haden a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A high-end defensive back 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 191 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 10% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 9 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +21.2 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
191 career value over replacement — #421 all-time of 4,666. 15.9/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Pick #7 (Rd 1) · CLE · 2010 · +9.4 vs expected KV-H
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