Top 20 active NFL players who haven’t won a Super Bowl
By Samuel Teets
16. Todd Gurley, RB, Atlanta Falcons
If Todd Gurley doesn’t rebound from his disappointing 2019 campaign, he’ll fall off this list entirely and join Le’Veon Bell. However, I’m willing to give the two-time First-Team All-Pro the benefit of the doubt for now. After all, he still posted 1,064 yards from scrimmage and 14 total touchdowns last season.
Gurley made Pro Bowls during three of his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. During his five years with the team, Gurley amassed 7,494 yards from scrimmage and 70 total touchdowns. However, he ran into trouble in both 2016 and 2019. With the long-term durability of his knees in question, the Rams cut ties with Gurley this offseason. He recently signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Falcons.
Gurley came close to winning the Super Bowl at the end of the 2018 season. Los Angeles faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII and lost in disappointing fashion. Gurley only ran for 35 yards during the game.
15. Quenton Nelson, G, Indianapolis Colts
Only two seasons into his NFL career, Quenton Nelson already looks like a Hall of Famer capable of cracking the top-five spots of all-time at his position. He’s capable of mauling defenders but flashes poise and athleticism that keep him anchored in the toughest situations. According to Pro Football Focus, Nelson is the fourth-best player entering the 2020 NFL season.
According to CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan, Nelson is already the best interior offensive lineman in the NFL. If Sullivan ranked the interior lineman and tackles together on one list, I’d bet he’d still give Nelson the top spot. That’s the kind of generational talent Nelson possesses. He even outshines other perennial All-Pros like Zack Martin.
In terms of talent, Nelson should rank much higher on this list. However, he’s stuck at 15th because of his limited experience in the NFL. Up to three years remain on Nelson’s rookie deal.