Jordan White
WR, Western Michigan · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #244 (NYJ)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: age, position, 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.
- Position
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 3 of ~16 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2012 (~19%). Last NFL season: 2012.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #252 (#38 at his position), close to where he went (#244).
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
Western Michigan: 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 4.63 40-yard dash at 208 lbs: faster than 4% of WRs 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.
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 | 3 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Receiving | 1 rec, 13 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2012 |
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
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| 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 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 208 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.63 s |
| Bench press | 14 reps |
| Vertical | 35" |
| Broad jump | 119" |
| 3-cone | 6.84 s |
| Shuttle | 4.13 s |
| Arm / hand | 31.4" / 9.2" |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #252 overall (#38 WR) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 241 | Andrew Datko | redraft #250 |
| 242 | Antonio Allen | redraft #124 |
| 243 | B.J. Coleman | redraft #251 |
| 245 | Trevin Wade | redraft #152 |
| 246 | Terrence Frederick | redraft #202 |
| 247 | Brad Smelley | redraft #220 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.