D'Wayne Eskridge
WR, Western Michigan · 2021 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #56 (SEA)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: age, position, availability. Details below.
- Age
24 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 44.9% of the time (548 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.
- Availability
Played 43 of ~85 possible regular-season games from 2021 through 2025 (~51%).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #57 (#10 at his position), close to where he went (#56).
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
Western Michigan: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at 190 lbs: faster than 83% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 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 numberslive
| Games | 43 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 3.0 |
| Rushing | 8 att, 74 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 24 rec, 228 yds, 1 TD |
| Defense | 1 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2025 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2021 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2021 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 8", 190 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.38 s |
| Vertical | 35" |
| Broad jump | 124" |
| 3-cone | 6.93 s |
| Shuttle | 4.22 s |
| Arm / hand | 30.5" / 8.63" |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #57 overall (#10 WR) |
Picked around him 2021 redraft
| 53 | Dillon Radunz | redraft #91 |
| 54 | Dayo Odeyingbo | redraft #81 |
| 55 | Pat Freiermuth | redraft #48 |
| 57 | Tutu Atwell | redraft #86 |
| 58 | Nick Bolton | redraft #25 |
| 59 | Terrace Marshall Jr. | redraft #140 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.