Geno Atkins
DT, Georgia · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #120 (CIN)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: pre-draft rankings, age, availability. Details below.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #82 overall (#12 at his position), but he lasted until pick #120: teams let him slide 38 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (654 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.
- Availability
Played 161 of ~176 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2020 (~91%). Last NFL season: 2020.
- School
Georgia: 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 4.75 40-yard dash at 293 lbs: faster than 76% of DLs 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.
- 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 steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 161 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 9 |
| Pro Bowls | 8 |
| First-team All-Pro | 2 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 89 |
| Defense | 228 tackles, 75.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2020 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 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 Slid 32+ picks past ESPN's rank | 53.2% n=654 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| 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' 1", 293 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.75 s |
| Bench press | 34 reps |
| Vertical | 33" |
| Broad jump | 117" |
| 3-cone | 7.33 s |
| Shuttle | 4.43 s |
| Arm / hand | 32" / 9.6" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #82 overall (#12 DT) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 117 | Joe Hawley | redraft #65 |
| 118 | Garrett Graham | redraft #132 |
| 119 | A.J. Edds | redraft #206 |
| 121 | Keenan Clayton | redraft #162 |
| 122 | Mike Kafka | redraft #224 |
| 123 | Al Woods | redraft #48 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.