Greg McElroy
QB, Alabama · 2011 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #208 (NYJ)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
QB (QB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 35.6% of the time (270 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 2 of ~32 possible regular-season games from 2011 through 2012 (~6%). Last NFL season: 2012.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #196 (#10 at his position), close to where he went (#208).
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
Alabama: 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 4.84 40-yard dash at 220 lbs: faster than 38% of QBs 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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 2 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Passing | 19/31, 214 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | 8 att, 30 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2012 |
The 2011 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2011 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position QB | 35.6% n=270 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| 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 | 6' 2", 220 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.84 s |
| Vertical | 33" |
| Broad jump | 107" |
| 3-cone | 7.11 s |
| Shuttle | 4.45 s |
| Arm / hand | 30.6" / 9.3" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #196 overall (#10 QB) |
Picked around him 2011 redraft
| 205 | Pep Levingston | redraft #217 |
| 206 | Justin Rogers | redraft #149 |
| 207 | Korey Lindsey | redraft #242 |
| 209 | Johnny Culbreath | redraft #243 |
| 210 | Andrew Jackson | redraft #244 |
| 211 | Bruce Miller | redraft #122 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.