Akeem Dent
LB, Georgia · 2011 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #91 (ATL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
LB (LB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.8% of the time (701 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 90 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2011 through 2016 (~94%). Last NFL season: 2016.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #96 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#91). The whole market, not just his team, missed on him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- 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
Georgia: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.73 40-yard dash at 242 lbs: faster than 26% of LBs 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.
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 steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 90 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 17 |
| Defense | 130 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2016 |
The 2011 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2011 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position LB | 56.8% n=701 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| 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 | 6' 1", 242 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.73 s |
| Bench press | 24 reps |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 123" |
| Arm / hand | 32" / 10" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #96 overall (#3 LB) |
Picked around him 2011 redraft
| 88 | Johnny Patrick | redraft #160 |
| 89 | Shareece Wright | redraft #73 |
| 90 | Curtis Marsh | redraft #187 |
| 92 | Joe Barksdale | redraft #45 |
| 93 | Chris Conte | redraft #56 |
| 94 | Kenrick Ellis | redraft #108 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.