Freddy Keiaho
LB, San Diego St. · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #94 (IND)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- 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 55 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2009 (~86%). Last NFL season: 2009.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #117 (#4 at his position), close to where he went (#94).
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
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
San Diego St.: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.68 40-yard dash at 224 lbs: faster than 40% of LBs 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.
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 | 55 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 15 |
| Defense | 189 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2009 |
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
| Position LB | 56.8% n=701 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 11", 224 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.68 s |
| Bench press | 15 reps |
| Vertical | 36" |
| Broad jump | 113" |
| 3-cone | 7.01 s |
| Shuttle | 4.12 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #117 overall (#4 LB) |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 91 | Frostee Rucker | redraft #51 |
| 92 | Jason Hatcher | redraft #63 |
| 93 | Dominique Byrd | redraft #204 |
| 95 | Willie Reid | redraft #193 |
| 96 | Gerris Wilkinson | redraft #144 |
| 97 | Eric Smith | redraft #97 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.