Chase Claypool
WR, Notre Dame · 2020 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #49 (PIT)
Pre-draft profile Patterns
He landed exactly where a #49 pick typically does.
- 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.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #62 (#11 at his position), close to where he went (#49).
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
Notre Dame: 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 4.42 40-yard dash at 238 lbs: faster than 69% of WRs 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.
- Availability
Played 58 of ~67 possible regular-season games from 2020 through 2023 (~87%). Last NFL season: 2023.
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 numberslive
| Games | 58 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 19 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 19.0 |
| Passing | 1/1, 1 yds, 1 TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 33 att, 171 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | 175 rec, 2,261 yds, 13 TD |
| Defense | 7 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2023 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2020 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2020 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| 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 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 238 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.42 s |
| Bench press | 19 reps |
| Vertical | 40.5" |
| Broad jump | 126" |
| Arm / hand | 32.63" / 9.88" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #62 overall (#11 WR) |
Picked around him 2020 redraft
| 46 | KJ Hamler | redraft #156 |
| 47 | Marlon Davidson | redraft #162 |
| 48 | Darrell Taylor | redraft #121 |
| 50 | Jaylon Johnson | redraft #33 |
| 51 | Trevon Diggs | redraft #32 |
| 52 | Cam Akers | redraft #104 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.