Jahri Evans
T, Bloomsburg · 2006 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #108 (NOR)
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 183 of ~192 possible regular-season games from 2006 through 2017 (~95%). Last NFL season: 2017.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- 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
Bloomsburg: 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 5.25 40-yard dash at 316 lbs: faster than 41% of OLs 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 | 183 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 12 |
| Pro Bowls | 6 |
| First-team All-Pro | 4 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 114 |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
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 OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| 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 | 6' 4", 316 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.25 s |
| Bench press | 20 reps |
| Vertical | 27" |
| Broad jump | 95" |
| 3-cone | 7.97 s |
| Shuttle | 4.8 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 105 | Ko Simpson | redraft #116 |
| 106 | Garrett Mills | redraft #199 |
| 107 | Gabe Watson | redraft #120 |
| 109 | Jason Avant | redraft #73 |
| 110 | Leon Williams | redraft #130 |
| 111 | Demetrius Williams | redraft #129 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.