Chad Johnson
WR, Oregon St. · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #36 (CIN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 166 of ~176 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2011 (~94%). Last NFL season: 2011.
- 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
Oregon St.: 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 4.57 40-yard dash at 192 lbs: faster than 14% of WRs 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
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 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 | 166 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 9 |
| Pro Bowls | 6 |
| First-team All-Pro | 2 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 85 |
| Passing | undefined/1, 0 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 24 att, 175 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 766 rec, 11,059 yds, 67 TD |
| Last NFL season | 2011 |
The 2001 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2001 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| 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 WR | 40.4% n=718 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 1", 192 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.57 s |
| Vertical | 33" |
| Broad jump | 108" |
| 3-cone | 7.51 s |
| Shuttle | 4.14 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2001 redraft
| 33 | Quincy Morgan | redraft #77 |
| 34 | Kyle Vanden Bosch | redraft #27 |
| 35 | Alge Crumpler | redraft #39 |
| 37 | Idrees Bashir | redraft #79 |
| 38 | Anthony Thomas | redraft #68 |
| 39 | Kendrell Bell | redraft #43 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.