Devin White
LB, LSU · 2019 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #5 (TAM)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, position, availability. Details below.
- Age
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- 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 100 of ~117 possible regular-season games from 2019 through 2025 (~85%). Plus 3 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #4 (#1 at his position), close to where he went (#5).
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.
- School
LSU: 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 4.42 40-yard dash at 237 lbs: faster than 98% of LBs 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 numberslive
| Games | 103 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 6 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 51 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 0.4 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 51.4 |
| Defense | 478 tackles, 25.5 sacks, 4 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2019 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2019 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| Position LB | 56.8% n=701 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| 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' 0", 237 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.42 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 39.5" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 7.07 s |
| Shuttle | 4.17 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.13" / 9.75" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #4 overall (#1 LB) |
Picked around him 2019 redraft
| 2 | Nick Bosa | redraft #7 |
| 3 | Quinnen Williams | redraft #6 |
| 4 | Clelin Ferrell | redraft #68 |
| 6 | Daniel Jones | redraft #10 |
| 7 | Josh Hines-Allen | redraft #21 |
| 8 | T.J. Hockenson | redraft #43 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.