Trent Cole ranks in the all-time elite tier for pass rushers — a career that places Cole in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Cole a career score of 87, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Regular-season all-time ranks
An all-time caliber edge rusher (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with excellent availability over their career. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
352 career value over replacement — #68 all-time of 4,666. 29.3/season above a replacement-level LB.
Career Profile
Pick #146 (Rd 5) · PHI · 2005 · +56.5 vs expected KV-H
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Worth 352 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 2% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 12 of 12 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +29.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
12 seasons × ~29.3 surplus ≈ VORP 352
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