Frank Gore
RB, Miami (FL) · 2005 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #65 (SFO)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. 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.
- Availability
Played 241 of ~256 possible regular-season games from 2005 through 2020 (~94%). Last NFL season: 2020.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #93 (#9 at his position), close to where he went (#65). The whole market, not just his team, missed on him.
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
Miami (FL): 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 4.58 40-yard dash at 217 lbs: faster than 33% of RBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 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.
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 | 241 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 14 |
| Pro Bowls | 5 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 94 |
| Rushing | 3735 att, 16,000 yds, 81 TD |
| Receiving | 484 rec, 3,985 yds, 18 TD |
| Last NFL season | 2020 |
The 2005 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2005 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 | |
| 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 Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| 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' 9", 217 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.58 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #93 overall (#9 RB) |
Picked around him 2005 redraft
| 62 | Bryant McFadden | redraft #68 |
| 63 | Matt McCoy | redraft #123 |
| 64 | Adam Terry | redraft #121 |
| 66 | O.J. Atogwe | redraft #55 |
| 67 | Charlie Frye | redraft #129 |
| 68 | Courtney Roby | redraft #152 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.