Olivier Vernon ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Vernon in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Vernon a career score of 81, 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 224 points of value above a freely-available replacement edge rusher — top 7% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 9 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +24.9 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
224 career value over replacement — #299 all-time of 4,666. 24.9/season above a replacement-level EDGE.
Career Profile
Pick #72 (Rd 3) · MIA · 2012 · +40.8 vs expected KV-H
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