Andre Dyson

DB, Utah · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #60 (TEN)

Drafted#60TEN · 2001

Redraft rank#60of 246 picks

Typical redraft rank for pick #60~#812000–2021 median

VerdictBeat his slot · +21spots vs. typical

Why he was overlooked Patterns

Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. Details below.

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.
Availability
Played 96 of ~112 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2007 (~86%). Last NFL season: 2007.
Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
School
Utah: 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 4.40 40-yard dash at 179 lbs: faster than 82% 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 numbers

Games	96
Seasons as primary starter	5
Pro Bowls	0
First-team All-Pro	0
Career wAV (Pro Football Reference)	31
Defense	282 tackles, 1 sacks, 22 INT
Last NFL season	2007

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 22		56.1% n=2,011
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	5' 10", 179 lbs
40-yard dash	4.40 s
Broad jump	119"
Age at draft	22

Picked around him 2001 redraft

57	Willie Howard	redraft #188
58	Travis Henry	redraft #40
59	Marques Tuiasosopo	redraft #181
61	Shaun Rogers	redraft #28
62	Gary Baxter	redraft #78
63	Derrick Burgess	redraft #44

How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.