Jamien Sherwood
DB, Auburn · 2021 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #146 (NYJ)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. Details below.
- Age
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 72 of ~85 possible regular-season games from 2021 through 2025 (~85%). Plus 7 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #187 (#14 at his position); he went #146, 41 spots earlier. So teams were actually higher on him than the media board was; everyone underrated him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (896 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Auburn: 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 4.76 40-yard dash at 216 lbs: faster than 0% of DBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
DB (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 steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 79 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 16 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 3.1 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 19.1 |
| Defense | 240 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2021 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2021 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| 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 | 6' 1", 216 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.76 s |
| Bench press | 15 reps |
| Vertical | 36" |
| Broad jump | 123" |
| 3-cone | 7.15 s |
| Shuttle | 4.36 s |
| Arm / hand | 34" / 10" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #187 overall (#14 DB) |
Picked around him 2021 redraft
| 143 | Tyree Gillespie | redraft #202 |
| 144 | Joshua Kaindoh | redraft #233 |
| 145 | Luke Farrell | redraft #152 |
| 147 | Brevin Jordan | redraft #154 |
| 148 | Ta'Quon Graham | redraft #117 |
| 149 | Evan McPherson | redraft #85 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.