Jeremy Zuttah
G, Rutgers · 2008 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #83 (TAM)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, position, availability. Details below.
- 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.
- Position
G (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 131 of ~144 possible regular-season games from 2008 through 2016 (~91%). Last NFL season: 2016.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #79 (#4 at his position), close to where he went (#83). 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.
- School
Rutgers: 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 4.99 40-yard dash at 303 lbs: faster than 90% of OLs 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.
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 | 131 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 8 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 46 |
| Last NFL season | 2016 |
The 2008 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2008 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 303 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.99 s |
| Bench press | 35 reps |
| Vertical | 26.5" |
| Broad jump | 107" |
| 3-cone | 7.59 s |
| Shuttle | 4.54 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #79 overall (#4 G) |
Picked around him 2008 redraft
| 80 | Bryan Smith | redraft #196 |
| 81 | Early Doucet | redraft #114 |
| 82 | DaJuan Morgan | redraft #159 |
| 84 | Harry Douglas | redraft #46 |
| 85 | Craig Stevens | redraft #145 |
| 86 | Tom Zbikowski | redraft #112 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.