Signal Divergence

Data vs. Voters

Rankings as of 2026-08-10, 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.

7,283 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

97th 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.Gerald RiggsRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

8.Jordyn Brookslinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

9.London Fletcherlinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

10.Ozzie NewsomeTEs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

11.Reggie Whitepass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

12.Sam Millslinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

13.Simeon Ricepass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

14.Walter PaytonRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

99th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

99pt gap

15.A.J. BrownWRs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

16.Aaron Schobelpass rushers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

17.Anquan BoldinWRs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

18.Blake Martinezlinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

19.Bobby Okerekelinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

20.Brent Grimesdefensive backs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

21.Brent JonesTEs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

22.DeAngelo Halldefensive backs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

23.Deltha O'Nealdefensive backs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

24.Devin Whitelinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

25.Earl CampbellRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

26.Eric Kendrickslinebackers

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

27.Freeman McNeilRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

28.George RogersRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

29.Herschel WalkerRBs

No accolades

Data (KV-H)

98th

at position

Voters

0th

at position

Underweighted by voters

98pt gap

30.Jason Pierre-Paulpass 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

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.Arnie HerberQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

29th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

67pt gap

5.Sid LuckmanQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

34th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

62pt gap

6.Bobby Joe EdmondsRBs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

38th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

58pt gap

7.LeRoy Butlerdefensive backs

4× All-Pro · Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

43rd

at position

Voters

99th

at position

Overweighted by voters

56pt gap

8.Elroy (Crazylegs) HirschRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

45th

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

52pt gap

9.George McAfeeRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

45th

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

52pt gap

10.Brian MitchellRBs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

47th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

49pt gap

11.Alphonse LeemansRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

49th

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

48pt gap

12.Bob Sandersdefensive backs

2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

49th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

47pt gap

13.Derrick Thomaspass rushers

9× Pro Bowl · 2× All-Pro · Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

54th

at position

Voters

99th

at position

Overweighted by voters

45pt gap

14.Norm Van BrocklinQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

51st

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

45pt gap

15.Red BadgroTEs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

54th

at position

Voters

98th

at position

Overweighted by voters

44pt gap

16.Johnny UnitasQBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

53rd

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

43pt gap

17.Sauce Gardnerdefensive backs

2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

54th

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

42pt gap

18.Kyle JuszczykRBs

10× Pro Bowl · 2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

58th

at position

Voters

99th

at position

Overweighted by voters

41pt gap

19.Steve TaskerWRs

7× Pro Bowl

Data (KV-H)

58th

at position

Voters

98th

at position

Overweighted by voters

40pt gap

20.Braxton BerriosWRs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

61st

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

35pt gap

21.Kyle Hamiltondefensive backs

2× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

63rd

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

33pt gap

22.Doak WalkerRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

65th

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

32pt gap

23.Bronko NagurskiRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

68th

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

29pt gap

24.Bill DudleyRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

71st

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

26pt gap

25.Paul HornungRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

71st

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

26pt gap

26.Tony CanadeoRBs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

71st

at position

Voters

97th

at position

Overweighted by voters

26pt gap

27.Andre RobertsWRs

1× All-Pro

Data (KV-H)

71st

at position

Voters

96th

at position

Overweighted by voters

25pt gap

28.John MackeyTEs

Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

74th

at position

Voters

98th

at position

Overweighted by voters

24pt gap

29.Lance Briggspass rushers

7× Pro Bowl

Data (KV-H)

74th

at position

Voters

98th

at position

Overweighted by voters

24pt gap

30.Devin HesterWRs

3× All-Pro · Hall of Fame

Data (KV-H)

77th

at position

Voters

99th

at position

Overweighted by voters

22pt gap