Anthony Becht
TE, West Virginia · 2000 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #27 (NYJ)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position. Details below.
- 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.
- 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
West Virginia: 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 4.78 40-yard dash at 270 lbs: faster than 33% 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.
- Availability
Played 167 of ~192 possible regular-season games from 2000 through 2011 (~87%). Last NFL season: 2011.
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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 167 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 9 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 12 |
| Receiving | 188 rec, 1,537 yds, 21 TD |
| Defense | 6 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2011 |
The 2000 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2000 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position TE | 37.1% n=321 | |
| 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 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 6", 270 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.78 s |
| Vertical | 33.5" |
| Broad jump | 123" |
| 3-cone | 6.94 s |
| Shuttle | 4.08 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2000 redraft
| 24 | Ahmed Plummer | redraft #74 |
| 25 | Chris Hovan | redraft #19 |
| 26 | Erik Flowers | redraft #134 |
| 28 | Rob Morris | redraft #73 |
| 29 | R. Jay Soward | redraft #172 |
| 30 | Keith Bulluck | redraft #5 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.