Alontae Taylor
DB, Tennessee · 2022 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #49 (NOR)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
The 2022 class is only 4 seasons in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Availability
Played 64 of ~68 possible regular-season games from 2022 through 2025 (~94%). Plus 5 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #109 (#15 at his position); he went #49, 60 spots earlier. So teams were actually higher on him than the media board was; everyone underrated him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (896 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
Tennessee: 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 4.36 40-yard dash at 199 lbs: faster than 92% 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 steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 69 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 4 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 19 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 2.2 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 21.2 |
| Defense | 234 tackles, 8 sacks, 4 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2022 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2022 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 Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| 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", 199 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.36 s |
| Vertical | 34.5" |
| Broad jump | 128" |
| Arm / hand | 31.5" / 9" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #109 overall (#15 DB) |
Picked around him 2022 redraft
| 46 | Josh Paschal | redraft #121 |
| 47 | Phidarian Mathis | redraft #191 |
| 48 | Jaquan Brisker | redraft #68 |
| 50 | Tyquan Thornton | redraft #130 |
| 51 | Cam Jurgens | redraft #47 |
| 52 | George Pickens | redraft #4 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.