Mike Gesicki
TE, Penn St. · 2018 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #42 (MIA)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position. Details below.
- Position
TE (TE group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 37.1% of the time (321 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #51 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#42).
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
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Penn St.: 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 4.54 40-yard dash at 247 lbs: faster than 90% of TEs 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.
- Availability
Played 127 of ~133 possible regular-season games from 2018 through 2025 (~95%). Plus 6 games so far in 2026.
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 | 133 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 28 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 1.2 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 29.2 |
| Passing | undefined/1, 0 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Receiving | 365 rec, 3,992 yds, 28 TD |
| Defense | 1 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2018 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2018 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position TE | 37.1% n=321 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| 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' 5", 247 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.54 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 41.5" |
| Broad jump | 129" |
| 3-cone | 6.76 s |
| Shuttle | 4.1 s |
| Arm / hand | 34.13" / 10.25" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #51 overall (#3 TE) |
Picked around him 2018 redraft
| 39 | James Daniels | redraft #70 |
| 40 | Courtland Sutton | redraft #23 |
| 41 | Harold Landry | redraft #28 |
| 43 | Kerryon Johnson | redraft #135 |
| 44 | Dante Pettis | redraft #140 |
| 45 | Josh Jackson | redraft #151 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.