Levi Onwuzurike
DL, Washington · 2021 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #41 (DET)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 41 of ~85 possible regular-season games from 2021 through 2025 (~48%). Plus 5 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #42 (#2 at his position), close to where he went (#41).
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
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 4.89 40-yard dash at 290 lbs: faster than 53% 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
DL (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 numberslive
| Games | 46 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 7 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 0.5 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 7.5 |
| Defense | 35 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2021 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2021 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' 2", 290 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.89 s |
| Bench press | 29 reps |
| Vertical | 30" |
| Broad jump | 109" |
| Arm / hand | 33" / 10.13" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #42 overall (#2 DL) |
Picked around him 2021 redraft
| 38 | Christian Barmore | redraft #69 |
| 39 | Teven Jenkins | redraft #78 |
| 40 | Richie Grant | redraft #95 |
| 42 | Liam Eichenberg | redraft #54 |
| 43 | Tre'von Moehrig | redraft #39 |
| 44 | Kelvin Joseph | redraft #175 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.