Anton Palepoi
DE, UNLV · 2002 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #60 (SEA)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: age, availability. Details below.
- 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.
- Availability
Played 35 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2002 through 2005 (~55%). Last NFL season: 2005.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
UNLV: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.81 40-yard dash at 279 lbs: faster than 67% of DLs 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
DE (DL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53% of the time (966 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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 35 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 4 |
| Defense | 32 tackles, 4 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2005 |
The 2002 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2002 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position DL | 53.0% n=966 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 279 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.81 s |
| Bench press | 24 reps |
| Vertical | 33.5" |
| Broad jump | 114" |
| 3-cone | 7.46 s |
| Shuttle | 4.27 s |
| Age at draft | 24 |
Picked around him 2002 redraft
| 57 | Jon McGraw | redraft #91 |
| 58 | Michael Lewis | redraft #34 |
| 59 | Sheldon Brown | redraft #18 |
| 61 | Ryan Denney | redraft #73 |
| 62 | Antwaan Randle El | redraft #33 |
| 63 | Antonio Bryant | redraft #47 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.