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Injury loss · career arc

Hall of What Might Have Been

The Wasted Talent Index measures the gap between a player's HOF Monitor probability (what their talent ceiling suggested) and their Durability IQ (what injury and availability allowed them to deliver). High HOF probability + low durability = the hall-of-what-might-have-been.

Wasted Talent Score = HOF Probability × (100 − Durability IQ). Enshrined HOF players are excluded — this measures unrealized potential only. Scores sourced from HOF Monitor × Durability IQ.
1
Antonio BrownWRDurable
HOF Probability
83.8%
Durability IQ
75
12 seasons · 75% availability · 2 IR seasons
21.0
wasted index
2
HOF Probability
27.9%
Durability IQ
25
2 seasons · 9% availability · 2 IR seasons
20.9
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3
HOF Probability
85.8%
Durability IQ
76
15 seasons · 76% availability · 3 IR seasons
20.6
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4
HOF Probability
27.1%
Durability IQ
25
7 seasons · 8% availability · 7 IR seasons
20.3
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5
Richmond WebbOTFragile
HOF Probability
25.4%
Durability IQ
25
2 seasons · 9% availability · 2 IR seasons
19.1
wasted index
6
J.J. WattDEDurable
HOF Probability
73.6%
Durability IQ
76
12 seasons · 78% availability · 3 IR seasons
17.7
wasted index
7
Ruben BrownGFragile
HOF Probability
17.4%
Durability IQ
25
6 seasons · 9% availability · 6 IR seasons
13.1
wasted index
8
Olin KreutzCFragile
HOF Probability
17.4%
Durability IQ
27
10 seasons · 13% availability · 10 IR seasons
12.7
wasted index
9
HOF Probability
53.7%
Durability IQ
79
11 seasons · 79% availability · 2 IR seasons
11.3
wasted index
10
HOF Probability
36.3%
Durability IQ
69
9 seasons · 75% availability · 3 IR seasons
11.3
wasted index
11
Chris SneeGFragile
HOF Probability
14.0%
Durability IQ
26
8 seasons · 13% availability · 8 IR seasons
10.4
wasted index
12
Matt LightOTFragile
HOF Probability
13.5%
Durability IQ
25
5 seasons · 10% availability · 5 IR seasons
10.1
wasted index
13
HOF Probability
13.0%
Durability IQ
24
2 seasons · 6% availability · 2 IR seasons
9.9
wasted index
14
Rich GannonQBTypical
HOF Probability
31.6%
Durability IQ
69
14 seasons · 67% availability · 4 IR seasons
9.8
wasted index
15
Matt BirkCFragile
HOF Probability
13.5%
Durability IQ
29
9 seasons · 15% availability · 9 IR seasons
9.6
wasted index
16
HOF Probability
13.0%
Durability IQ
27
5 seasons · 11% availability · 5 IR seasons
9.5
wasted index
17
Flozell AdamsOTFragile
HOF Probability
12.5%
Durability IQ
27
8 seasons · 12% availability · 8 IR seasons
9.1
wasted index
18
Chris SamuelsOTFragile
HOF Probability
12.0%
Durability IQ
25
9 seasons · 9% availability · 9 IR seasons
9.0
wasted index
19
Herman MooreWRTypical
HOF Probability
33.7%
Durability IQ
74
12 seasons · 74% availability · 3 IR seasons
8.8
wasted index
20
HOF Probability
25.1%
Durability IQ
66
11 seasons · 68% availability · 4 IR seasons
8.5
wasted index
21
Jammal BrownOTFragile
HOF Probability
10.7%
Durability IQ
21
4 seasons · 8% availability · 4 IR seasons
8.5
wasted index
22
HOF Probability
23.6%
Durability IQ
67
7 seasons · 73% availability · 2 IR seasons
7.8
wasted index
23
Brad HopkinsOTFragile
HOF Probability
10.3%
Durability IQ
24
6 seasons · 7% availability · 6 IR seasons
7.8
wasted index
24
Tra ThomasOTFragile
HOF Probability
10.3%
Durability IQ
25
3 seasons · 8% availability · 3 IR seasons
7.7
wasted index
25
HOF Probability
26.2%
Durability IQ
71
8 seasons · 70% availability · 2 IR seasons
7.6
wasted index
26
Tyron SmithOTTypical
HOF Probability
27.1%
Durability IQ
73
12 seasons · 71% availability · 2 IR seasons
7.3
wasted index
27
Xavien HowardCBTypical
HOF Probability
20.4%
Durability IQ
65
9 seasons · 70% availability · 3 IR seasons
7.1
wasted index
28
Nick MangoldCTypical
HOF Probability
24.6%
Durability IQ
72
5 seasons · 69% availability · 1 IR season
6.9
wasted index
29
Jake LongOTFragile
HOF Probability
12.5%
Durability IQ
48
4 seasons · 47% availability · 3 IR seasons
6.5
wasted index
30
Ryan KalilCTypical
HOF Probability
20.1%
Durability IQ
68
7 seasons · 75% availability · 2 IR seasons
6.4
wasted index
31
Jordan GrossOTFragile
HOF Probability
14.0%
Durability IQ
54
2 seasons · 59% availability · 1 IR season
6.4
wasted index
32
Nick BosaDETypical
HOF Probability
21.8%
Durability IQ
71
7 seasons · 73% availability · 2 IR seasons
6.3
wasted index
33
Michael RoosOTFragile
HOF Probability
11.2%
Durability IQ
46
3 seasons · 48% availability · 2 IR seasons
6.0
wasted index
34
Le'Veon BellRBTypical
HOF Probability
22.0%
Durability IQ
73
8 seasons · 74% availability · 2 IR seasons
5.9
wasted index
35
HOF Probability
13.1%
Durability IQ
56
8 seasons · 55% availability · 3 IR seasons
5.8
wasted index
36
HOF Probability
20.2%
Durability IQ
72
14 seasons · 73% availability · 4 IR seasons
5.7
wasted index
37
HOF Probability
22.1%
Durability IQ
75
12 seasons · 78% availability · 3 IR seasons
5.5
wasted index
38
HOF Probability
14.3%
Durability IQ
63
10 seasons · 65% availability · 4 IR seasons
5.3
wasted index
39
Lane JohnsonOTDurable
HOF Probability
23.8%
Durability IQ
78
13 seasons · 79% availability · 2 IR seasons
5.2
wasted index
40
Mike QuickWRDurable
HOF Probability
20.9%
Durability IQ
76
9 seasons · 74% availability · 2 IR seasons
5.0
wasted index
41
Justin HoustonOLBDurable
HOF Probability
21.8%
Durability IQ
78
13 seasons · 80% availability · 2 IR seasons
4.8
wasted index
42
HOF Probability
18.6%
Durability IQ
74
16 seasons · 74% availability · 4 IR seasons
4.8
wasted index
43
HOF Probability
17.4%
Durability IQ
73
11 seasons · 73% availability · 2 IR seasons
4.7
wasted index
44
Matt SchaubQBTypical
HOF Probability
10.9%
Durability IQ
58
13 seasons · 56% availability · 5 IR seasons
4.6
wasted index
45
Evan MathisGTypical
HOF Probability
10.7%
Durability IQ
58
5 seasons · 59% availability · 2 IR seasons
4.5
wasted index
46
HOF Probability
21.0%
Durability IQ
79
8 seasons · 80% availability · 1 IR season
4.4
wasted index
47
HOF Probability
18.7%
Durability IQ
77
15 seasons · 75% availability · 2 IR seasons
4.3
wasted index
48
HOF Probability
14.8%
Durability IQ
71
20 seasons · 71% availability · 6 IR seasons
4.3
wasted index
49
Mark BrunellQBTypical
HOF Probability
14.3%
Durability IQ
70
15 seasons · 68% availability · 4 IR seasons
4.3
wasted index
50
Joe StaleyOTTypical
HOF Probability
13.5%
Durability IQ
68
8 seasons · 78% availability · 2 IR seasons
4.3
wasted index
51
Eric BerryDBTypical
HOF Probability
11.9%
Durability IQ
65
8 seasons · 69% availability · 3 IR seasons
4.2
wasted index
52
Jack ConklinOTTypical
HOF Probability
12.5%
Durability IQ
67
10 seasons · 69% availability · 3 IR seasons
4.1
wasted index
53
Carson PalmerQBDurable
HOF Probability
19.2%
Durability IQ
79
14 seasons · 81% availability · 3 IR seasons
4.0
wasted index
54
Larry JohnsonRBTypical
HOF Probability
11.9%
Durability IQ
66
8 seasons · 60% availability · 2 IR seasons
4.0
wasted index
55
HOF Probability
10.7%
Durability IQ
63
8 seasons · 66% availability · 3 IR seasons
4.0
wasted index
56
Jevon KearseDETypical
HOF Probability
12.7%
Durability IQ
69
11 seasons · 68% availability · 3 IR seasons
3.9
wasted index
57
Mike IupatiGTypical
HOF Probability
14.5%
Durability IQ
74
8 seasons · 72% availability · 1 IR season
3.8
wasted index
58
Kurt WarnerQBTypical
HOF Probability
12.7%
Durability IQ
70
11 seasons · 69% availability · 3 IR seasons
3.8
wasted index
59
HOF Probability
11.6%
Durability IQ
67
11 seasons · 72% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.8
wasted index
60
Joe BurrowQBDurable
HOF Probability
16.9%
Durability IQ
78
6 seasons · 76% availability · 1 IR season
3.7
wasted index
61
Curt WarnerRBDurable
HOF Probability
15.0%
Durability IQ
77
8 seasons · 79% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.5
wasted index
62
HOF Probability
13.4%
Durability IQ
74
7 seasons · 76% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.5
wasted index
63
Nick ChubbRBTypical
HOF Probability
13.0%
Durability IQ
73
8 seasons · 75% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.5
wasted index
64
Andrew LuckQBDurable
HOF Probability
15.0%
Durability IQ
77
6 seasons · 90% availability · 1 IR season
3.5
wasted index
65
Trevor PryceDEDurable
HOF Probability
14.8%
Durability IQ
77
14 seasons · 77% availability · 3 IR seasons
3.4
wasted index
66
Joey BosaDETypical
HOF Probability
10.5%
Durability IQ
69
10 seasons · 74% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.3
wasted index
67
Doug MartinRBTypical
HOF Probability
12.6%
Durability IQ
74
7 seasons · 75% availability · 1 IR season
3.3
wasted index
68
Kerry CollinsQBTypical
HOF Probability
12.2%
Durability IQ
74
16 seasons · 73% availability · 4 IR seasons
3.2
wasted index
69
Gerald McCoyDTDurable
HOF Probability
14.2%
Durability IQ
78
11 seasons · 77% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.1
wasted index
70
HOF Probability
11.6%
Durability IQ
73
10 seasons · 73% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.1
wasted index
71
Ahman GreenRBTypical
HOF Probability
11.5%
Durability IQ
74
12 seasons · 73% availability · 3 IR seasons
3.0
wasted index
72
Greg BellRBTypical
HOF Probability
11.5%
Durability IQ
74
7 seasons · 76% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.0
wasted index
73
Fred TaylorRBTypical
HOF Probability
10.8%
Durability IQ
72
13 seasons · 74% availability · 3 IR seasons
3.0
wasted index
74
Trent GreenQBDurable
HOF Probability
12.3%
Durability IQ
76
10 seasons · 74% availability · 2 IR seasons
3.0
wasted index
75
Andy DaltonQBTypical
HOF Probability
10.7%
Durability IQ
72
15 seasons · 73% availability · 4 IR seasons
3.0
wasted index
76
Dalvin CookRBTypical
HOF Probability
11.1%
Durability IQ
74
7 seasons · 74% availability · 1 IR season
2.9
wasted index
77
HOF Probability
11.6%
Durability IQ
75
15 seasons · 73% availability · 3 IR seasons
2.9
wasted index
78
HOF Probability
10.7%
Durability IQ
73
6 seasons · 73% availability · 1 IR season
2.9
wasted index
79
Ryan KellyCTypical
HOF Probability
10.3%
Durability IQ
73
10 seasons · 78% availability · 2 IR seasons
2.8
wasted index
80
HOF Probability
10.2%
Durability IQ
75
14 seasons · 75% availability · 3 IR seasons
2.6
wasted index
81
Kerby JosephSAFDurable
HOF Probability
10.7%
Durability IQ
78
4 seasons · 81% availability · 1 IR season
2.4
wasted index
82
HOF Probability
10.4%
Durability IQ
78
15 seasons · 77% availability · 3 IR seasons
2.3
wasted index
83
HOF Probability
11.0%
Durability IQ
79
9 seasons · 78% availability · 1 IR season
2.3
wasted index
84
Josh SittonGDurable
HOF Probability
10.3%
Durability IQ
79
6 seasons · 78% availability · 1 IR season
2.2
wasted index

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Rankings as of 2026-08-10, as declared by the corpus that produced them.