Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
DB, Indiana (PA) · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #126 (DAL)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 15 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2013 (~23%). Last NFL season: 2013.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #99 (#12 at his position), close to where he went (#126).
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
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Indiana (PA): 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 4.32 40-yard dash at 207 lbs: faster than 97% of DBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
DB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 15 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Defense | 15 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2013 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 207 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.32 s |
| Vertical | 35.5" |
| Broad jump | 120" |
| 3-cone | 6.84 s |
| Shuttle | 4.32 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.4" / 9.1" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #99 overall (#12 DB) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 123 | Al Woods | redraft #48 |
| 124 | Eric Norwood | redraft #172 |
| 125 | Clay Harbor | redraft #137 |
| 127 | E.J. Wilson | redraft #231 |
| 128 | Jason Fox | redraft #125 |
| 129 | Jacques McClendon | redraft #166 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.