Garett Bolles
T, Utah · 2017 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #20 (DEN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
T (OL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 59.3% of the time (919 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 132 of ~149 possible regular-season games from 2017 through 2025 (~89%). Plus 7 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #34 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#20).
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
25 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 44.9% of the time (548 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Utah: 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 4.95 40-yard dash at 297 lbs: faster than 94% of OLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 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 numberslive
| Games | 139 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 8 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 1 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 56 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 3.2 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 59.2 |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2017 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2017 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 5", 297 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.95 s |
| Vertical | 28" |
| Broad jump | 115" |
| 3-cone | 7.29 s |
| Shuttle | 4.55 s |
| Age at draft | 25 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #34 overall (#3 T) |
Picked around him 2017 redraft
| 17 | Jonathan Allen | redraft #16 |
| 18 | Adoree' Jackson | redraft #58 |
| 19 | O.J. Howard | redraft #115 |
| 21 | Jarrad Davis | redraft #81 |
| 22 | Charles Harris | redraft #107 |
| 23 | Evan Engram | redraft #40 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.