Asa Jackson
DB, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #169 (BAL)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 26 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2017 (~27%). Last NFL season: 2017.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #142 (#21 at his position), close to where he went (#169).
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.
- 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.
- School
Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo: 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 4.48 40-yard dash at 191 lbs: faster than 52% 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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 26 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Defense | 30 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
The 2012 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2012 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| 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", 191 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.48 s |
| Bench press | 19 reps |
| Vertical | 34.5" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 6.97 s |
| Shuttle | 4.03 s |
| Arm / hand | 29.1" / 9" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #142 overall (#21 DB) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 166 | Marvin Jones | redraft #26 |
| 167 | George Iloka | redraft #58 |
| 168 | Juron Criner | redraft #192 |
| 170 | Vick Ballard | redraft #150 |
| 171 | Greg Zuerlein | redraft #59 |
| 172 | Jeremy Lane | redraft #117 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.