James Hanna
TE, Oklahoma · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 6, pick #186 (DAL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: pre-draft rankings. Details below.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #131 overall (#6 at his position), but he lasted until pick #186: teams let him slide 55 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
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
Oklahoma: 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 4.43 40-yard dash at 252 lbs: faster than 99% of TEs 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
TE (TE group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 37.1% of the time (321 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 78 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2017 (~81%). Last NFL season: 2017.
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 | 78 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 4 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Receiving | 37 rec, 374 yds, 1 TD |
| Defense | 20 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
The 2012 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2012 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 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| Position TE | 37.1% n=321 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 252 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.43 s |
| Bench press | 24 reps |
| Vertical | 36" |
| Broad jump | 122" |
| 3-cone | 6.76 s |
| Shuttle | 4.11 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.1" / 9.7" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #131 overall (#6 TE) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 183 | B.J. Cunningham | redraft #226 |
| 184 | Isaiah Frey | redraft #162 |
| 185 | Ryan Lindley | redraft #253 |
| 187 | Josh Bush | redraft #168 |
| 188 | Danny Trevathan | redraft #36 |
| 189 | Christo Bilukidi | redraft #188 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.