Daryn Colledge
T, Boise St. · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #47 (GNB)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- 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.
- Availability
Played 141 of ~144 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2014 (~98%). Last NFL season: 2014.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #71 (#6 at his position), close to where he went (#47). The whole market, not just his team, missed on him.
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
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.
- School
Boise St.: 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 5.05 40-yard dash at 299 lbs: faster than 83% of OLs 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 steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 141 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 9 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 57 |
| Last NFL season | 2014 |
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
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| 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 | 6' 4", 299 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.05 s |
| Bench press | 21 reps |
| Vertical | 32.5" |
| Broad jump | 110" |
| 3-cone | 7.43 s |
| Shuttle | 4.58 s |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #71 overall (#6 T) |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 44 | Sinorice Moss | redraft #163 |
| 45 | LenDale White | redraft #105 |
| 46 | Joe Klopfenstein | redraft #167 |
| 48 | Cedric Griffin | redraft #85 |
| 49 | Kellen Clemens | redraft #127 |
| 50 | Marcus McNeill | redraft #36 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.