Nik Bonitto is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Bonitto in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Bonitto's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A linebacker whose elite per-snap production (top 5% in their position group) stands out despite limited volume (above-average career overall). When on the field, they made it count — a specialist's profile.
Worth 20 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 68% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 3 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +6.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
20 career value over replacement — #3124 all-time of 4,666. 5/season above a replacement-level LB.
Career Profile
Pick #64 (Rd 2) · DEN · 2022 · +2.9 vs expected KV-H
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