Correll Buckhalter
RB, Nebraska · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #121 (PHI)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age. 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.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Nebraska: 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 4.53 40-yard dash at 226 lbs: faster than 50% of RBs 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
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 103 of ~160 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2010 (~64%). Last NFL season: 2010.
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 | 103 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 27 |
| Rushing | 655 att, 2,944 yds, 21 TD |
| Receiving | 144 rec, 1,410 yds, 6 TD |
| Defense | 9 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2010 |
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 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 226 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.53 s |
| Bench press | 11 reps |
| Vertical | 40" |
| Broad jump | 123" |
| 3-cone | 7.08 s |
| Shuttle | 4.06 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2001 redraft
| 118 | Ryan Diem | redraft #12 |
| 119 | Jabari Holloway | redraft #192 |
| 120 | Nick Harris | redraft #84 |
| 122 | Markus Steele | redraft #119 |
| 123 | Marcus Bell | redraft #90 |
| 124 | Justin McCareins | redraft #55 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.