Derrick Blaylock
RB, S.F. Austin · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #150 (KAN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age. 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.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
S.F. Austin: 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 4.36 40-yard dash at 194 lbs: faster than 97% of RBs 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.
- Position
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 51 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2006 (~53%). Last NFL season: 2006.
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 | 51 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 11 |
| Rushing | 198 att, 820 yds, 10 TD |
| Receiving | 53 rec, 520 yds, 2 TD |
| Defense | 19 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2006 |
The 2001 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2001 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 10", 194 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.36 s |
| Bench press | 18 reps |
| Vertical | 35.5" |
| Broad jump | 119" |
| 3-cone | 7.05 s |
| Shuttle | 4.09 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2001 redraft
| 147 | Tony Stewart | redraft #148 |
| 148 | Scotty Anderson | redraft #120 |
| 149 | Mike McMahon | redraft #140 |
| 151 | Russ Hochstein | redraft #70 |
| 152 | Raymond Walls | redraft #156 |
| 153 | Onomo Ojo | redraft #224 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.