Andre Hal
DB, Vanderbilt · 2014 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #216 (HOU)
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 69 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2014 through 2018 (~86%). Last NFL season: 2018.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #228 (#31 at his position), close to where he went (#216). 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.
- School
Vanderbilt: 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 4.50 40-yard dash at 188 lbs: faster than 42% of DBs 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
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 | 69 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 17 |
| Defense | 130 tackles, 1 sacks, 12 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2018 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 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 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| 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", 188 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.50 s |
| Bench press | 15 reps |
| Vertical | 35.5" |
| Broad jump | 119" |
| 3-cone | 7.14 s |
| Shuttle | 4.27 s |
| Arm / hand | 30.4" / 8.5" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #228 overall (#31 DB) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 213 | Tajh Boyd | redraft #243 |
| 214 | Garrett Gilbert | redraft #188 |
| 215 | Daniel McCullers | redraft #137 |
| 217 | Ted Bolser | redraft #244 |
| 218 | Michael Campanaro | redraft #154 |
| 219 | T.J. Carrie | redraft #78 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.