Andrew Van Ginkel
LB, Wisconsin · 2019 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #151 (MIA)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
LB (LB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.8% of the time (701 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 101 of ~117 possible regular-season games from 2019 through 2025 (~86%). Plus 6 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #291 (#25 at his position); he went #151, 140 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
24 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 44.9% of the time (548 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Wisconsin: 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.
- Combine
Invited to the Combine but no 40 time on record (skipped or injured).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (4,704 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 | 107 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 5 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 45 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 2.3 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 47.3 |
| Defense | 242 tackles, 39.5 sacks, 6 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2019 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2019 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position LB | 56.8% n=701 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Combine Invited to the Combine | 50.6% n=4,704 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 241 lbs |
| Bench press | 17 reps |
| Vertical | 38" |
| Broad jump | 123" |
| 3-cone | 6.89 s |
| Shuttle | 4.14 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.13" / 9.38" |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #291 overall (#25 LB) |
Picked around him 2019 redraft
| 148 | Dre Greenlaw | redraft #48 |
| 149 | Hunter Renfrow | redraft #75 |
| 150 | Kingsley Keke | redraft #123 |
| 152 | Qadree Ollison | redraft #192 |
| 153 | Ross Pierschbacher | redraft #215 |
| 154 | Jordan Scarlett | redraft #216 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.