Reggie Nelson ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Nelson in the top 5% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Nelson a career score of 77, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Reggie Nelson
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title contextRegular-season all-time ranks
2x
Pro Bowls
An all-time caliber defensive back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 247 · #227 · EliteWorth 247 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 6% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 11 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
247 career value over replacement — #227 all-time of 4,666. 20.6/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #21 (Rd 1) · JAX · 2007 · +20.3 vs expected KV-H
77actual
56.7 expected · Δ+20.3
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