Cyrus Kouandjio
T, Alabama · 2014 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #44 (BUF)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 30 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2014 through 2018 (~38%). Last NFL season: 2018.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #32 (#7 at his position), close to where he went (#44).
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
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Alabama: 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 5.59 40-yard dash at 322 lbs: faster than 1% of OLs 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
T (OL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 59.3% of the time (919 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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 30 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 6 |
| Last NFL season | 2018 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 7", 322 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.59 s |
| Bench press | 21 reps |
| Vertical | 27.5" |
| Broad jump | 96" |
| 3-cone | 7.71 s |
| Shuttle | 4.84 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.5" / 10.2" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #32 overall (#7 T) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 41 | Lamarcus Joyner | redraft #63 |
| 42 | Jordan Matthews | redraft #72 |
| 43 | Weston Richburg | redraft #47 |
| 45 | Paul Richardson | redraft #98 |
| 46 | Stephon Tuitt | redraft #37 |
| 47 | Trent Murphy | redraft #49 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.