David Yankey
OL, Stanford · 2014 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #145 (MIN)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 6 of ~48 possible regular-season games from 2014 through 2016 (~13%). Last NFL season: 2016.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #141 (#7 at his position), close to where he went (#145).
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
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.
- School
Stanford: 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 5.48 40-yard dash at 315 lbs: faster than 6% of OLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
OL (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.
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 | 6 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Last NFL season | 2016 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 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 Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 6", 315 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.48 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 28.5" |
| Broad jump | 103" |
| 3-cone | 7.81 s |
| Shuttle | 4.86 s |
| Arm / hand | 34" / 9.4" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #141 overall (#7 OL) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 142 | Ryan Grant | redraft #115 |
| 143 | Kadeem Edwards | redraft #230 |
| 144 | Telvin Smith | redraft #31 |
| 146 | Devin Street | redraft #190 |
| 147 | Ricardo Allen | redraft #65 |
| 148 | Bene Benwikere | redraft #117 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.