David Diehl
G, Illinois · 2003 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #160 (NYG)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, position, availability. Details below.
- Age
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
G (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 164 of ~176 possible regular-season games from 2003 through 2013 (~93%). Last NFL season: 2013.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Illinois: 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 5.26 40-yard dash at 310 lbs: faster than 39% of OLs 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 | 164 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 11 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 67 |
| Last NFL season | 2013 |
The 2003 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2003 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| 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' 6", 310 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.26 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 28" |
| Broad jump | 96" |
| 3-cone | 8.1 s |
| Shuttle | 4.97 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2003 redraft
| 157 | Ben Claxton | redraft #230 |
| 158 | Adrian Madise | redraft #208 |
| 159 | Jon Olinger | redraft #240 |
| 161 | Aaron Walker | redraft #165 |
| 162 | Keyon Whiteside | redraft #207 |
| 163 | Brian St. Pierre | redraft #231 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.