Joey Iosefa
FB, Hawaii · 2015 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #231 (TAM)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: age, availability. Details below.
- Age
24 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 44.9% of the time (548 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 2 of ~16 possible regular-season games from 2015 through 2015 (~13%). Last NFL season: 2015.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Hawaii: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 5.02 40-yard dash at 247 lbs: faster than 0% of RBs 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
FB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 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 | 2 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Rushing | 15 att, 51 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2015 |
The 2015 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2015 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 247 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.02 s |
| Bench press | 30 reps |
| Vertical | 31.5" |
| Broad jump | 110" |
| 3-cone | 7.24 s |
| Shuttle | 4.33 s |
| Age at draft | 24 |
Picked around him 2015 redraft
| 228 | Austin Shepherd | redraft #190 |
| 229 | Ben Koyack | redraft #185 |
| 230 | Marcus Murphy | redraft #182 |
| 232 | Edmond Robinson | redraft #168 |
| 233 | Da'Ron Brown | redraft #249 |
| 234 | Dezmin Lewis | redraft #223 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.