Signal Divergence
Data vs. Voters
Rankings as of 2026-10-15, as declared by the corpus that produced them.
Two independent signals measure player value: the numbers (KV-H era-adjusted position rank) and the voters (Pro Bowls, All-Pros, Hall of Fame). When they agree, the case is settled. When they diverge sharply, something interesting is happening.
7,317 players with both signals · 20-point minimum divergence threshold
Biggest Data Undervaluation
Alex Singleton99th percentile in data · 0th percentile in accolades
No accolades
The Overlooked — Data Says More
Players the numbers rate much higher than their accolade totals suggest. The data found something the voters didn't.
1.Alex Singletonlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
2.Antonio GatesTEs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
3.Curt WarnerRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
4.Eddie GeorgeRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
5.Eric Kendrickslinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
6.Foyesade Oluokunlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
7.Jordyn Brookslinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
8.London Fletcherlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
9.Ozzie NewsomeTEs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
10.Reggie Whitepass rushers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
11.Rodney HamptonRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
12.Simeon Ricepass rushers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
13.Walter PaytonRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
99th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
99pt gap
14.Aaron Schobelpass rushers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
15.Anquan BoldinWRs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
16.Blake Martinezlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
17.Bobby Okerekelinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
18.Brent JonesTEs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
19.D'Qwell Jacksonlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
20.DeAngelo Halldefensive backs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
21.Deltha O'Nealdefensive backs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
22.Devin Whitelinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
23.Earl CampbellRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
24.Freeman McNeilRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
25.George RogersRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
26.Gerald RiggsRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
27.Herschel WalkerRBs
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
28.Jason Pierre-Paulpass rushers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
29.Jaylon Smithlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
30.Jerrell Freemanlinebackers
No accolades
Data (KV-H)
98th
at position
Voters
0th
at position
Underweighted by voters
98pt gap
The Celebrated — Voters Say More
Players whose Pro Bowls and All-Pros far outpace what the era-adjusted production numbers show. Reputation, era, and narrative all play a role.
1.Michael BatesWRs
5× Pro Bowl
Data (KV-H)
9th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
88pt gap
2.Steve Atwaterdefensive backs
8× Pro Bowl · 2× All-Pro · Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
16th
at position
Voters
99th
at position
Overweighted by voters
83pt gap
3.Eric MetcalfWRs
2× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
16th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
80pt gap
4.Bart StarrQBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
17th
at position
Voters
95th
at position
Overweighted by voters
78pt gap
5.Bobby Joe EdmondsRBs
1× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
36th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
60pt gap
6.LeRoy Butlerdefensive backs
4× All-Pro · Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
42nd
at position
Voters
99th
at position
Overweighted by voters
57pt gap
7.Johnny UnitasQBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
44th
at position
Voters
95th
at position
Overweighted by voters
51pt gap
8.Brian MitchellRBs
1× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
47th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
49pt gap
9.Elroy (Crazylegs) HirschRBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
49th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
48pt gap
10.Bob Sandersdefensive backs
2× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
49th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
47pt gap
11.Sauce Gardnerdefensive backs
2× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
54th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
42pt gap
12.Kyle JuszczykRBs
10× Pro Bowl · 2× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
58th
at position
Voters
99th
at position
Overweighted by voters
41pt gap
13.Steve TaskerWRs
7× Pro Bowl
Data (KV-H)
58th
at position
Voters
98th
at position
Overweighted by voters
40pt gap
14.George McAfeeRBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
59th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
38pt gap
15.Braxton BerriosWRs
1× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
60th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
36pt gap
16.Red BadgroTEs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
63rd
at position
Voters
98th
at position
Overweighted by voters
35pt gap
17.Kyle Hamiltondefensive backs
2× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
63rd
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
33pt gap
18.Doak WalkerRBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
67th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
30pt gap
19.Bronko NagurskiRBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
70th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
27pt gap
20.Andre RobertsWRs
1× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
70th
at position
Voters
96th
at position
Overweighted by voters
26pt gap
21.Arnie HerberQBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
69th
at position
Voters
95th
at position
Overweighted by voters
26pt gap
22.Lance Briggspass rushers
7× Pro Bowl
Data (KV-H)
73rd
at position
Voters
98th
at position
Overweighted by voters
25pt gap
23.Bill DudleyRBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
74th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
23pt gap
24.Devin HesterWRs
3× All-Pro · Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
77th
at position
Voters
99th
at position
Overweighted by voters
22pt gap
25.Paul HornungRBs
Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
75th
at position
Voters
97th
at position
Overweighted by voters
22pt gap
26.Kevin Greenepass rushers
5× Pro Bowl · 2× All-Pro · Hall of Fame
Data (KV-H)
78th
at position
Voters
99th
at position
Overweighted by voters
21pt gap
27.Micah Parsonslinebackers
5× Pro Bowl · 3× All-Pro
Data (KV-H)
78th
at position
Voters
99th
at position
Overweighted by voters
21pt gap