Montario Hardesty
RB, Tennessee · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #59 (CLE)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 23 of ~48 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2012 (~48%). Last NFL season: 2012.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #73 (#7 at his position), close to where he went (#59).
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
Tennessee: 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 4.49 40-yard dash at 225 lbs: faster than 62% of RBs 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
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 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 | 23 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 4 |
| Rushing | 153 att, 537 yds, 1 TD |
| Receiving | 16 rec, 138 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2012 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 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 RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 225 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.49 s |
| Bench press | 21 reps |
| Vertical | 41" |
| Broad jump | 124" |
| 3-cone | 6.87 s |
| Shuttle | 4.14 s |
| Arm / hand | 31" / 9.5" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #73 overall (#7 RB) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 56 | Mike Neal | redraft #89 |
| 57 | Terrence Cody | redraft #100 |
| 58 | Ben Tate | redraft #101 |
| 60 | Golden Tate | redraft #24 |
| 61 | Vlad Ducasse | redraft #80 |
| 62 | Brandon Spikes | redraft #68 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.