Antonio Cromartie
DB, Florida St. · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #19 (SDG)
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 162 of ~176 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2016 (~92%). Last NFL season: 2016.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #23 (#4 at his position), close to where he went (#19).
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
Florida St.: 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 4.47 40-yard dash at 208 lbs: faster than 57% 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 | 162 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 8 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| First-team All-Pro | 1 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 66 |
| Rushing | 1 att, 1 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 1 rec, -2 yds, undefined TD |
| Defense | 376 tackles, 0 sacks, 31 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2016 |
The 2006 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2006 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 | 6' 2", 208 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.47 s |
| Bench press | 18 reps |
| Vertical | 38" |
| Broad jump | 132" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #23 overall (#4 DB) |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 16 | Jason Allen | redraft #111 |
| 17 | Chad Greenway | redraft #14 |
| 18 | Bobby Carpenter | redraft #124 |
| 20 | Tamba Hali | redraft #8 |
| 21 | Laurence Maroney | redraft #79 |
| 22 | Manny Lawson | redraft #40 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.