Bryan Anger
P, California · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #70 (JAX)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
P (ST group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 68% of the time (97 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 233 of ~229 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2025 (career total from PFR, which may already include some 2026 games) (~100%).
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- 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
California: 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 4.86 40-yard dash at 208 lbs: faster than 56% of STs 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.
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 | 233 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 25 |
| Passing | 2/4, 23 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 3 att, -5 yds, undefined TD |
| Defense | 15 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
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
| Position ST | 68.0% n=97 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 208 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.86 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.2" / 9.1" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 67 | Ronnie Hillman | redraft #88 |
| 68 | DeVier Posey | redraft #176 |
| 69 | T.J. Graham | redraft #137 |
| 71 | Josh LeRibeus | redraft #113 |
| 72 | Olivier Vernon | redraft #28 |
| 73 | Brandon Taylor | redraft #199 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.