Domata Peko
DT, Michigan St. · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #123 (CIN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, 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.
- Availability
Played 214 of ~240 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2020 (~89%). Last NFL season: 2020.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Michigan St.: 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 5.27 40-yard dash at 307 lbs: faster than 5% of DLs 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
DT (DL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53% of the time (966 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 | 214 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 12 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 68 |
| Defense | 321 tackles, 20 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2020 |
The 2006 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2006 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 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position DL | 53.0% n=966 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 307 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.27 s |
| Bench press | 25 reps |
| Vertical | 28.5" |
| Broad jump | 103" |
| 3-cone | 7.69 s |
| Shuttle | 4.49 s |
| Age at draft | 21 |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 120 | Jamar Williams | redraft #150 |
| 121 | Nate Salley | redraft #182 |
| 122 | Alan Zemaitis | redraft #229 |
| 124 | Barry Cofield | redraft #42 |
| 125 | Skyler Green | redraft #206 |
| 126 | Elvis Dumervil | redraft #17 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.