Lavar Edwards
DE, LSU · 2013 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #142 (TEN)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 25 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2013 through 2017 (~31%). Last NFL season: 2017.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #173 (#21 at his position), close to where he went (#142).
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
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
LSU: 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 4.80 40-yard dash at 277 lbs: faster than 69% of DLs 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.
- Position
DE (DL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53% of the time (966 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 | 25 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Defense | 14 tackles, 2 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
The 2013 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2013 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position DL | 53.0% n=966 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 277 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.80 s |
| Vertical | 33" |
| Broad jump | 119" |
| 3-cone | 7.03 s |
| Shuttle | 4.51 s |
| Arm / hand | 35.4" / 10" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #173 overall (#21 DE) |
Picked around him 2013 redraft
| 139 | Montori Hughes | redraft #181 |
| 140 | Stepfan Taylor | redraft #171 |
| 141 | Oday Aboushi | redraft #74 |
| 143 | Jonathan Meeks | redraft #179 |
| 144 | Kenny Stills | redraft #44 |
| 145 | Steve Williams | redraft #160 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.