Garrett Bradbury
C, North Carolina St. · 2019 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #18 (MIN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
C (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 104 of ~117 possible regular-season games from 2019 through 2025 (~89%). Plus 7 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #18 (#1 at his position), close to where he went (#18).
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
24 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
North Carolina 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 4.92 40-yard dash at 306 lbs: faster than 96% 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 | 111 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 7 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 41 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 3.1 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 44.1 |
| Receiving | 2 rec, 17 yds, undefined TD |
| Defense | 1 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2019 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2019 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' 3", 306 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.92 s |
| Bench press | 34 reps |
| Vertical | 31" |
| Broad jump | 104" |
| 3-cone | 7.41 s |
| Shuttle | 4.53 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.5" / 10.5" |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #18 overall (#1 C) |
Picked around him 2019 redraft
| 15 | Dwayne Haskins | redraft #163 |
| 16 | Brian Burns | redraft #12 |
| 17 | Dexter Lawrence | redraft #9 |
| 19 | Jeffery Simmons | redraft #3 |
| 20 | Noah Fant | redraft #60 |
| 21 | Darnell Savage Jr. | redraft #69 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.