Zack Baun is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Baun in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Baun's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A top 20% all-time linebacker who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 65 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 38% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 3 of 6 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +21.7 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
65 career value over replacement — #1736 all-time of 4,666. 10.8/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #74 (Rd 3) · NO · 2020 · +23.1 vs expected KV-H
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