Kurt Schulz ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Schulz in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Schulz a career score of 75, 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 169 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 12% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24.1 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
169 career value over replacement — #523 all-time of 4,666. 24.1/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Pick #195 (Rd 7) · BUF · 1992 · +53.1 vs expected KV-H
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