When a player consistently stands out on film yet doesn’t receive the plaudits he deserves, the player becomes underrated. He may not get the recognition due to not having gaudy statistics or first-round draft pedigree. His team could be struggling, which leads to limited visibility across the league. Eventually, though, a player’s greatness will garner attention following years of tremendous performances.
They start to get labeled underrated by numerous announcers, analysts, players, and fans. To be called underrated regularly means you aren’t underrated anymore; you are being rated as an outstanding player. That’s where Grady Jarrett stands entering his seventh season in the NFL.