Kaleb McGary
T, Washington · 2019 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #31 (ATL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
T (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 93 of ~100 possible regular-season games from 2019 through 2024 (~93%). Last NFL season: 2024.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #73 (#8 at his position); he went #31, 42 spots earlier. So teams were actually higher on him than the media board was; everyone underrated him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (896 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- 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.
- School
Washington: 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 5.05 40-yard dash at 317 lbs: faster than 83% 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 numberslive
| Games | 93 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 6 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 39 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 39.0 |
| Receiving | 1 rec, -3 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2024 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2019 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2019 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| 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' 7", 317 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.05 s |
| Bench press | 23 reps |
| Vertical | 33.5" |
| Broad jump | 111" |
| 3-cone | 7.66 s |
| Shuttle | 4.58 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.88" / 10.38" |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #73 overall (#8 T) |
Picked around him 2019 redraft
| 28 | Jerry Tillery | redraft #61 |
| 29 | L.J. Collier | redraft #93 |
| 30 | Deandre Baker | redraft #144 |
| 32 | N'Keal Harry | redraft #138 |
| 33 | Byron Murphy | redraft #28 |
| 34 | Rock Ya-Sin | redraft #88 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.