Jared Crick
DE, Nebraska · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #126 (HOU)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 79 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2016 (~99%). Last NFL season: 2016.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #133 (#15 at his position), close to where he went (#126). The whole market, not just his team, missed on him.
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
Nebraska: 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 4.91 40-yard dash at 279 lbs: faster than 49% of DLs 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.
- Position
DE (DL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53% of the time (966 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 | 79 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 28 |
| Defense | 113 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2016 |
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 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 | |
| Position DL | 53.0% n=966 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 279 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.91 s |
| Vertical | 31" |
| Broad jump | 104" |
| 3-cone | 7.47 s |
| Shuttle | 4.4 s |
| Arm / hand | 32" / 10.1" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #133 overall (#15 DE) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 123 | Brandon Boykin | redraft #127 |
| 124 | Ron Brooks | redraft #145 |
| 125 | Ronnell Lewis | redraft #197 |
| 127 | Adrien Robinson | redraft #206 |
| 128 | Rhett Ellison | redraft #129 |
| 129 | Miles Burris | redraft #96 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.