Signal Divergence

Data vs. Voters

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.

7,168 players with both signals · 20-point minimum divergence threshold

Biggest Data Undervaluation

Alex Singleton

99th percentile in data · 0th percentile in accolades

No accolades

Biggest Voter Premium

Michael Bates

96th percentile in accolades · 9th percentile in data

5× Pro Bowl

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.D'Qwell Jacksonlinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

5.Eddie GeorgeRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

6.Foye 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.Paul Poslusznylinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

10.Rodney HamptonRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

11.Simeon Ricepass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

12.A.J. BrownWRs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

13.Anquan BoldinWRs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

14.Blake Martinezlinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

15.Bobby Okerekelinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

16.Darren WallerTEs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

17.DeAngelo Halldefensive backs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

18.Deltha O'Nealdefensive backs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

19.Devin Whitelinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

20.Eric Kendrickslinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

21.Freeman McNeilRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

22.George RogersRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

23.Gerald RiggsRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

24.Jamal AndersonRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

25.James Laurinaitislinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

26.Jason Pierre-Paulpass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

27.Jerrell Freemanlinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

28.Joey Porterpass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

29.John Randlepass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

30.Justin Houstonpass rushers

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

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

87pt 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

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

79pt gap

4.George BlandaQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

21st

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

72pt gap

5.Arnie HerberQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

29th

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

64pt gap

6.Terry BradshawQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

30th

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

63pt gap

7.Ken StablerQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

33rd

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

60pt gap

8.Sid LuckmanQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

34th

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

59pt gap

9.Bobby Joe EdmondsRBs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

38th

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

57pt gap

10.Len DawsonQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

36th

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

57pt gap

11.LeRoy Butlerdefensive backs

4× All-Pro · Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

41st

at position

Voters

98th

at position

Overweighted by voters

57pt gap

12.Cooper DeJeandefensive backs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

39th

at position

Voters

94th

at position

Overweighted by voters

55pt gap

13.Blaine Bishopdefensive backs

4× Pro Bowl

Data (KV-H)

44th

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

51pt gap

14.Elroy (Crazylegs) HirschRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

45th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

51pt gap

15.George McAfeeRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

45th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

51pt gap

16.Bob Sandersdefensive backs

2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

46th

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

49pt gap

17.Chimere DikeWRs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

47th

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

48pt gap

18.Brian MitchellRBs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

48th

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

47pt gap

19.Alphonse LeemansRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

51st

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

45pt gap

20.Red BadgroTEs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

54th

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

43pt gap

21.Sauce Gardnerdefensive backs

2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

52nd

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

43pt gap

22.Bob GrieseQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

51st

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

42pt gap

23.Norm Van BrocklinQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

51st

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

42pt gap

24.Johnny UnitasQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

52nd

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

41pt gap

25.Kyle JuszczykRBs

10× Pro Bowl · 2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

58th

at position

Voters

99th

at position

Overweighted by voters

41pt gap

26.Joe NamathQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

53rd

at position

Voters

93th

at position

Overweighted by voters

40pt gap

27.Steve TaskerWRs

7× Pro Bowl

Data (KV-H)

58th

at position

Voters

98th

at position

Overweighted by voters

40pt gap

28.Dante HallWRs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

59th

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

36pt gap

29.Braxton BerriosWRs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

61st

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

34pt gap

30.Kyle Hamiltondefensive backs

2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

61st

at position

Voters

95th

at position

Overweighted by voters

34pt gap