Dez White
WR, Georgia Tech · 2000 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #69 (CHI)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position. Details below.
- Position
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- 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.
- School
Georgia Tech: 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 4.62 40-yard dash at 218 lbs: faster than 5% of WRs 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.
- Availability
Played 82 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2000 through 2005 (~85%). Last NFL season: 2005.
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 | 82 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 4 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 18 |
| Rushing | 8 att, 38 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 187 rec, 2,149 yds, 11 TD |
| Defense | 2 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2005 |
The 2000 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2000 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 1", 218 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.62 s |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 124" |
| 3-cone | 6.91 s |
| Shuttle | 4.09 s |
| Age at draft | 21 |
Picked around him 2000 redraft
| 66 | Ron Dugans | redraft #129 |
| 67 | Mark Simoneau | redraft #62 |
| 68 | Erron Kinney | redraft #98 |
| 70 | Chris Cole | redraft #177 |
| 71 | Darwin Walker | redraft #48 |
| 72 | Kendrick Clancy | redraft #75 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.