Marcell Dareus
DT, Alabama · 2011 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #3 (BUF)
Pre-draft profile Patterns
He landed exactly where a #3 pick typically does.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #1 (#1 at his position), close to where he went (#3).
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
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Alabama: 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 4.93 40-yard dash at 319 lbs: faster than 45% 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
DT (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.
- Availability
Played 121 of ~144 possible regular-season games from 2011 through 2019 (~84%). Last NFL season: 2019.
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 numbers
| Games | 121 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 7 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| First-team All-Pro | 1 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 56 |
| Defense | 255 tackles, 37.5 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2019 |
The 2011 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2011 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 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| 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' 3", 319 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.93 s |
| Bench press | 24 reps |
| Vertical | 27" |
| 3-cone | 7.83 s |
| Shuttle | 4.62 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.29" / 10.1" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #1 overall (#1 DT) |
Picked around him 2011 redraft
| 1 | Cam Newton | redraft #2 |
| 2 | Von Miller | redraft #5 |
| 4 | A.J. Green | redraft #12 |
| 5 | Patrick Peterson | redraft #6 |
| 6 | Julio Jones | redraft #8 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.