Daryl Washington
LB, TCU · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #47 (ARI)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
LB (LB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.8% of the time (701 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 59 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2013 (~92%). Last NFL season: 2013.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #30 (#4 at his position), close to where he went (#47).
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
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
TCU: 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 4.58 40-yard dash at 230 lbs: faster than 74% of LBs 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.
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 | 59 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 4 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 34 |
| Defense | 329 tackles, 18 sacks, 6 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2013 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position LB | 56.8% n=701 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 2", 230 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.58 s |
| Bench press | 17 reps |
| Vertical | 31" |
| Broad jump | 114" |
| Arm / hand | 34.4" / 9.5" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #30 overall (#4 LB) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 44 | Lamarr Houston | redraft #54 |
| 45 | Zane Beadles | redraft #28 |
| 46 | Linval Joseph | redraft #12 |
| 48 | Jimmy Clausen | redraft #168 |
| 49 | Taylor Mays | redraft #123 |
| 50 | Javier Arenas | redraft #121 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.