Darnell Bing
DB, USC · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #101 (OAK)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 5 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2009 (~8%). Last NFL season: 2009.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #56 overall (#4 at his position), but he lasted until pick #101: teams let him slide 45 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (654 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
USC: 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 227 lbs: faster than 30% of DBs 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
DB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 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 | 5 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Defense | 4 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2009 |
The 2006 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2006 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 Slid 32+ picks past ESPN's rank | 53.2% n=654 | |
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 2", 227 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.53 s |
| Bench press | 17 reps |
| Vertical | 34" |
| Broad jump | 120" |
| 3-cone | 7.25 s |
| Shuttle | 4.07 s |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #56 overall (#4 DB) |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 98 | Owen Daniels | redraft #48 |
| 99 | Max Jean-Gilles | redraft #106 |
| 100 | Michael Robinson | redraft #140 |
| 102 | Calvin Lowry | redraft #139 |
| 103 | Brad Smith | redraft #100 |
| 104 | Cory Rodgers | redraft #227 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.