JerseyAdvisor scores current NFL players across five categories, each on a 0–10 scale. Your overall score for a player is the weighted average of those five scores — weighted by the sliders you control. Slide a category to 0 and it's ignored entirely. Slide it to 5 and it counts heavily.
Scores are generated using public data including PFF grades, official statistics, contract databases, injury reports, and documented conduct records. Player notes are AI-generated summaries reviewed for accuracy. No score has ever been influenced by commercial relationships — affiliate links to purchase jerseys are provided for convenience and generate a small commission, but have no effect on any score.
The five scoring categories
How good is this player right now?
Measures on-field production and quality using recent statistics, PFF grades, accolades (Pro Bowls, All-Pro selections, awards), snap count, and approximate value. Recent seasons are weighted more heavily than earlier ones — a player who was elite three years ago but has declined scores lower than one who is elite today. For rookies and players with no NFL sample, scores use a draft proxy based on pick position and college production.
Inputs
PFF grade
Statistics
Pro Bowl / All-Pro
Snap count
Awards
Recent season weighting
Draft proxy (rookies)
How likely is this player to still be on this team in 2–3 years?
Measures the likelihood that your jersey stays relevant. A high score means the player is locked in — long contract, large guarantees, strong team signals. A low score means significant uncertainty: a free agent year, trade rumors, or age-related decline. Note: for players marked with a legacy jersey badge, a low tenure score reflects an expected farewell season on one team — not departure risk. Hover the badge for more context.
Inputs
Contract years remaining
Guaranteed money
Dead cap
Age vs. positional curve
Team signals
Trade / cut rumors
How often does this player stay healthy and available?
Measures injury history and availability risk. High-recurrence injury types (soft tissue, chronic joint issues) are penalized more than one-time injuries (broken bone, acute trauma). Positional baselines are applied — some positions carry inherent injury risk regardless of the individual player. Age interacts with injury history: recurring soft-tissue injuries in an older player score lower than the same injuries in a younger one. Use the "Don't penalize for durability" toggle on any card to remove this category from that player's score.
Inputs
Games missed
Injury type (recurring vs. one-time)
Positional baseline
Age × injury interaction
How does this player conduct themselves on and off the field?
Scores player conduct based on documented incidents only — suspensions, fines, legal actions, and formal NFL disciplinary actions. The baseline score is 8.5; players without any documented incidents start there. Incidents are classified by severity: minor on-field penalties (Tier 1) through serious criminal conduct (Tier 4), with a recurrence multiplier for repeat incidents. We do not speculate about rumored behavior or apply reputational judgments not backed by documentation. Higher score = better sportsmanship.
Inputs
NFL suspensions
Legal actions / convictions
Formal fines
Incident severity tier
Recurrence multiplier
How in-demand is this player's jersey right now?
Measures the current demand for a player's jersey based on national recognition and fan engagement. Positional ceilings apply: kickers, fullbacks, and most offensive linemen are capped below the levels achievable by quarterbacks, wide receivers, and skill position stars — accurately reflecting jersey market realities rather than on-field value. A kicker scoring 7.0 in popularity is exceptional for their position.
Inputs
NFLPA top-50 jersey sales
Social media following
National endorsements
Pro Bowl fan votes
Search trends
Positional ceiling
What factors only you can weigh?
The one score we can't calculate for you. Activate it with the checkbox on any player card, then slide right to boost or left to reduce their score. Use it for: your college connection to a player, their jersey number, personal values alignment, a gut feeling, nostalgia, or anything else the five formula categories can't capture. My X-Factor only affects sorting when you release the slider — so you can explore without the list jumping around.
Score reference guide
9–10
Elite — among the best in the league at this dimension. Reserved for true outliers.
7–8
Strong — well above average. A clearly positive signal in this category.
5–6
Average or mixed — meaningful concerns or uncertainty alongside real strengths.
3–4
Below average — notable risk or underperformance in this category.
0–2
Poor — significant concern. A jersey purchase decision should weigh this heavily.
The weight sliders
The five category sliders (0–5) let you control how much each dimension matters to your ranking. At the default setting of 3 for all categories, every factor is weighted equally. Slide Performance to 5 and Tenure to 0 to rank purely by on-field ability. Slide Popularity to 0 if you don't care about jersey trends. No setting is "correct" — the tool is designed to surface the right jersey for each individual fan's values.
The overall score shown on each card is a weighted average of whichever categories you have active (above 0), plus My X-Factor if you've activated it for that player. Category scores are on a 0–10 scale; the overall score displayed is also 0–10.
Roster inclusion
Which players are included
Not every player on every roster is included — we focus on players whose jerseys fans are actually likely to consider purchasing. A player qualifies if they meet any one of these criteria:
- Current starting quarterback
- First-round draft pick still on their rookie contract
- Career Pro Bowl or All-Pro selection (with soft filters for players far removed from that form)
- Statistical leader on the team in the prior season
- Notable signing, trade, or re-signing since the end of the prior season
- 8+ years with the same team on the active roster
- Started 4+ games in the prior season with notable production AND meaningful fan recognition
When a player is on the borderline, we lean toward inclusion. The tool currently covers current NFL players on active rosters. Legends and retired players are planned for a future update.
A note on AI-generated content
Player overview and "Latest update" notes are generated by AI using public data sources including beat reporter coverage, official team communications, contract databases, and statistical records. Notes are reviewed for accuracy before publication and updated regularly throughout the season.
AI generation allows us to cover more players more consistently than manual writing would permit — but it also means occasional errors. If you spot something that seems inaccurate, please flag it here → and we'll review and correct it promptly.
Scores are formula-generated and reviewed by humans. No AI model determines scores autonomously — the formulas above are applied consistently, with human judgment applied to edge cases and borderline inclusion decisions.