Montori Hughes
DT, UT Martin · 2013 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #139 (IND)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 25 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2013 through 2016 (~39%). Last NFL season: 2016.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #144 (#14 at his position), close to where he went (#139).
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
UT Martin: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 5.23 40-yard dash at 329 lbs: faster than 7% of DLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 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.
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) | 2 |
| Defense | 15 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2016 |
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 Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| 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", 329 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.23 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 26.5" |
| Broad jump | 104" |
| 3-cone | 7.85 s |
| Shuttle | 4.7 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.5" / 10.1" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #144 overall (#14 DT) |
Picked around him 2013 redraft
| 136 | Earl Wolff | redraft #164 |
| 137 | Jesse Williams | redraft #237 |
| 138 | Tharold Simon | redraft #169 |
| 140 | Stepfan Taylor | redraft #171 |
| 141 | Oday Aboushi | redraft #74 |
| 142 | Lavar Edwards | redraft #194 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.