Frank Okam
DT, Texas · 2008 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #151 (HOU)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 25 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2008 through 2011 (~39%). Last NFL season: 2011.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #140 (#13 at his position), close to where he went (#151).
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.
- 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.
- School
Texas: 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 5.32 40-yard dash at 347 lbs: faster than 3% 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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 25 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Defense | 28 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2011 |
The 2008 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2008 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| 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' 4", 347 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.32 s |
| Bench press | 32 reps |
| Vertical | 23" |
| Broad jump | 104" |
| 3-cone | 8.07 s |
| Shuttle | 4.95 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #140 overall (#13 DT) |
Picked around him 2008 redraft
| 148 | Carlton Powell | redraft #215 |
| 149 | Tim Hightower | redraft #67 |
| 150 | Breno Giacomini | redraft #35 |
| 152 | Letroy Guion | redraft #57 |
| 153 | Matthew Slater | redraft #197 |
| 154 | Kroy Biermann | redraft #72 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.