Jalen Myrick
CB, Minnesota · 2017 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #222 (JAX)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 5 of ~16 possible regular-season games from 2017 through 2017 (~31%). Last NFL season: 2017.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #249 (#27 at his position), close to where he went (#222).
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
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.
- School
Minnesota: 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 4.28 40-yard dash at 200 lbs: faster than 99% of DBs 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
CB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 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 numberslive
| Games | 5 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 0.0 |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
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
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| 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 DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 10", 200 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.28 s |
| Bench press | 13 reps |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 124" |
| 3-cone | 7.06 s |
| Shuttle | 4.22 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #249 overall (#27 CB) |
Picked around him 2017 redraft
| 219 | Stacy Coley | redraft #216 |
| 220 | Ifeadi Odenigbo | redraft #119 |
| 221 | Shalom Luani | redraft #185 |
| 223 | Stevie Tu'ikolovatu | redraft #248 |
| 224 | Zane Gonzalez | redraft #114 |
| 225 | Isaac Rochell | redraft #123 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.