Bennie Logan
DT, LSU · 2013 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #67 (PHI)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 89 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2013 through 2018 (~93%). Last NFL season: 2018.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #84 (#10 at his position), close to where he went (#67).
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
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
LSU: 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 5.08 40-yard dash at 309 lbs: faster than 22% of DLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
DT (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 steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 89 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 5 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 28 |
| Defense | 161 tackles, 7 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2018 |
The 2013 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2013 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 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| 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' 2", 309 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.08 s |
| Bench press | 30 reps |
| Vertical | 25" |
| Broad jump | 104" |
| 3-cone | 7.53 s |
| Shuttle | 4.67 s |
| Arm / hand | 34" / 10.2" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #84 overall (#10 DT) |
Picked around him 2013 redraft
| 64 | Dwayne Gratz | redraft #116 |
| 65 | Larry Warford | redraft #21 |
| 66 | Sio Moore | redraft #97 |
| 68 | Leon McFadden | redraft #187 |
| 69 | Tyrann Mathieu | redraft #7 |
| 70 | Blidi Wreh-Wilson | redraft #126 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.