NFL Players Poll: Most Underrated

SI Staff | Oct 14, 2009

NFL Players Poll: Most Underrated

Wes Welker

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In a poll of 246 NFL players conducted by SI, Wes Welker was voted the most underrated player in the league. Players couldn't vote for teammates, and the poll was completed before Week 2. Welker received 6.9 percent of the vote. Here's the top 12 most underrated.

Drew Brees

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Darren Sproles

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Leon Washington

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Andre Johnson

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Steve Slaton

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Maurice Jones-Drew

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Brian Westbrook

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Philip Rivers

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Steve Smith

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Anquan Boldin

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Reggie Wayne

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