Also in other sports:nhlTom Johnson (D · 1948–1965), mlbTom Johnson (P · 1974–1978), mlbTom Johnson (1920–1921).

Tom Johnson is a career quality starter — a pass rusher whose body of work places Johnson in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Johnson's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.

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Tom Johnson

Top 21% all-time pass rushersReliable Starter

Height6'3"

Weight288 lb

BornAug 30, 1984

Age42

College

Career Value · VORP

98 career value over replacement — #1158 all-time of 4,666. 12.3/season above a replacement-level DL.

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A edge rusher with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.

Career Value · VORP

VORP 98 · #1158 · High-Value

Worth 98 points of value above a freely-available replacement interior lineman — top 26% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 8 of 8 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +12.3 on average.See board →

Seasons above replacement

8 cleared

Beat replacement (adds to VORP) Below it — adds 0, never a debit

Replacement

the KC-H bar

→

Seasons over

cleared the bar

+12.3

Avg surplus

peak +26

8 seasons × ~12.3 surplus ≈ VORP 98