Alge Crumpler
TE, North Carolina · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #35 (ATL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 155 of ~160 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2010 (~97%). Last NFL season: 2010.
- 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
North Carolina: 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 4.76 40-yard dash at 266 lbs: faster than 39% of TEs 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.
- Position
TE (TE group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 37.1% of the time (321 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 | 155 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 10 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 41 |
| Receiving | 373 rec, 4,743 yds, 39 TD |
| Defense | 2 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2010 |
The 2001 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2001 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| 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 | |
| Position TE | 37.1% n=321 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 2", 266 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.76 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 34" |
| Broad jump | 112" |
| 3-cone | 7.38 s |
| Shuttle | 4.43 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2001 redraft
| 32 | Drew Brees | redraft #1 |
| 33 | Quincy Morgan | redraft #77 |
| 34 | Kyle Vanden Bosch | redraft #27 |
| 36 | Chad Johnson | redraft #10 |
| 37 | Idrees Bashir | redraft #79 |
| 38 | Anthony Thomas | redraft #68 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.