Comparing Alan Ball and Everson Walls Head to Head
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Alan Ball vs Everson Walls. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Alan Ball takes 3 categories while Everson Walls claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the CB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Alan Ball's Pass Deflections of 37 compared to Everson Walls's 3 represents a 1133.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Everson Walls falls 95% below the career average of 60 in this category while Alan Ball exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Alan Ball's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alan Ball posts 108 against Everson Walls's 170 — a gap of just 57.4%. Everson Walls can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Everson Walls side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
The verdict favors Alan Ball — 3 categories to 2 — but Everson Walls makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Everson Walls has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 57.4%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Alan Ball or Everson Walls?
Alan Ball holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Alan Ball's Pass Deflections of 37 versus Everson Walls's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 1133.3% difference.
How do Alan Ball and Everson Walls compare in Pass Deflections?
Alan Ball career Pass Deflections: 37. Everson Walls career Pass Deflections: 3. Alan Ball leads by 1133.3% — dramatically ahead in this key CB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alan Ball or Everson Walls?
Based on career statistics, Alan Ball edges Everson Walls 3-2 across key categories. Alan Ball's Pass Deflections of 37 leads Everson Walls's 3 by 1133.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
