Cordarrelle Patterson
WR, Tennessee · 2013 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #29 (MIN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. Details below.
- 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.
- Availability
Played 183 of ~196 possible regular-season games from 2013 through 2024 (~93%). Last NFL season: 2024.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #29 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#29).
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.
- School
Tennessee: 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 216 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.
- 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 | 183 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 4 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| First-team All-Pro | 4 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 42 |
| Passing | undefined/1, 0 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 546 att, 2,646 yds, 22 TD |
| Receiving | 310 rec, 2,875 yds, 17 TD |
| Defense | 17 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2024 |
The 2013 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2013 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| 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' 2", 216 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.42 s |
| Vertical | 37" |
| Broad jump | 128" |
| Arm / hand | 31.6" / 9" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #29 overall (#3 WR) |
Picked around him 2013 redraft
| 26 | Datone Jones | redraft #119 |
| 27 | DeAndre Hopkins | redraft #4 |
| 28 | Sylvester Williams | redraft #52 |
| 30 | Alec Ogletree | redraft #20 |
| 31 | Travis Frederick | redraft #12 |
| 32 | Matt Elam | redraft #109 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.