Bruce Campbell
T, Maryland · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #106 (OAK)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 19 of ~48 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2012 (~40%). Last NFL season: 2012.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #57 overall (#7 at his position), but he lasted until pick #106: teams let him slide 49 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (654 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
Maryland: 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 4.75 40-yard dash at 314 lbs: faster than 100% of OLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
T (OL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 59.3% of the time (919 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 | 19 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Last NFL season | 2012 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 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 Slid 32+ picks past ESPN's rank | 53.2% n=654 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 6", 314 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.75 s |
| Bench press | 34 reps |
| Vertical | 32" |
| Broad jump | 101" |
| 3-cone | 7.58 s |
| Shuttle | 4.69 s |
| Arm / hand | 36.3" / 10.5" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #57 overall (#7 T) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 103 | Perry Riley | redraft #56 |
| 104 | Alterraun Verner | redraft #50 |
| 105 | Trevard Lindley | redraft #199 |
| 107 | Marcus Easley | redraft #185 |
| 108 | Jacoby Ford | redraft #109 |
| 109 | Corey Wootton | redraft #102 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.