David Harris
LB, Michigan · 2007 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #47 (NYJ)
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 164 of ~176 possible regular-season games from 2007 through 2017 (~93%). Last NFL season: 2017.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #36 (#2 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
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
Michigan: 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 4.59 40-yard dash at 243 lbs: faster than 71% 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 | 164 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 11 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 75 |
| Defense | 725 tackles, 36.5 sacks, 6 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
The 2007 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2007 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", 243 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.59 s |
| Bench press | 23 reps |
| Vertical | 33" |
| Broad jump | 107" |
| 3-cone | 7.25 s |
| Shuttle | 4.29 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #36 overall (#2 LB) |
Picked around him 2007 redraft
| 44 | Sidney Rice | redraft #47 |
| 45 | Dwayne Jarrett | redraft #149 |
| 46 | LaMarr Woodley | redraft #22 |
| 48 | Justin Durant | redraft #39 |
| 49 | Kenny Irons | redraft #227 |
| 50 | Chris Henry | redraft #196 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.