Adam Jennings
WR, Fresno St. · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 6, pick #184 (ATL)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position. Details below.
- Position
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- Age
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Fresno St.: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at 181 lbs: faster than 61% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 46 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2009 (~72%). Last NFL season: 2009.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 46 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Rushing | 1 att, -4 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 6 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD |
| Defense | 11 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2009 |
The 2006 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2006 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 9", 181 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.44 s |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 6.88 s |
| Shuttle | 4.12 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 181 | Babatunde Oshinowo | redraft #221 |
| 182 | Montavious Stanley | redraft #161 |
| 183 | Johnny Jolly | redraft #89 |
| 185 | Tyrone Culver | redraft #141 |
| 186 | Tre Stallings | redraft #226 |
| 187 | Jeromey Clary | redraft #37 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.