Jimmy Clausen
QB, Notre Dame · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #48 (CAR)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
QB (QB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 35.6% of the time (270 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 21 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2015 (~22%). Last NFL season: 2015.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #35 (#2 at his position), close to where he went (#48).
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
Notre Dame: 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 222 lbs: faster than 61% of QBs 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.
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 numbers
| Games | 21 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Passing | 255/472, 2,520 yds, 7 TD, 14 INT |
| Rushing | 37 att, 102 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2015 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position QB | 35.6% n=270 | |
| 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 Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 222 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.76 s |
| Arm / hand | 36" / 9" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #35 overall (#2 QB) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 45 | Zane Beadles | redraft #28 |
| 46 | Linval Joseph | redraft #12 |
| 47 | Daryl Washington | redraft #46 |
| 49 | Taylor Mays | redraft #123 |
| 50 | Javier Arenas | redraft #121 |
| 51 | Toby Gerhart | redraft #94 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.