Brandon Taylor
DB, LSU · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #73 (SDG)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 4 of ~16 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2012 (~25%). Last NFL season: 2012.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #73 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#73).
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
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 4.52 40-yard dash at 209 lbs: faster than 33% 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 | 4 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Defense | 4 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2012 |
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 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 | 5' 11", 209 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.52 s |
| Vertical | 33.5" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 7.32 s |
| Shuttle | 4.37 s |
| Arm / hand | 31.4" / 9.1" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #73 overall (#3 DB) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 70 | Bryan Anger | redraft #69 |
| 71 | Josh LeRibeus | redraft #113 |
| 72 | Olivier Vernon | redraft #28 |
| 74 | Donald Stephenson | redraft #85 |
| 75 | Russell Wilson | redraft #1 |
| 76 | Brandon Brooks | redraft #29 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.