Nnamdi Asomugha
DB, California · 2003 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #31 (OAK)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. Details below.
- 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.
- Availability
Played 157 of ~176 possible regular-season games from 2003 through 2013 (~89%). Last NFL season: 2013.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
California: 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 4.45 40-yard dash at 213 lbs: faster than 65% of DBs 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
DB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 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 steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 157 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 8 |
| Pro Bowls | 3 |
| First-team All-Pro | 2 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 64 |
| Defense | 356 tackles, 2 sacks, 15 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2013 |
The 2003 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2003 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 2", 213 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.45 s |
| Bench press | 16 reps |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 124" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2003 redraft
| 28 | Andre Woolfolk | redraft #140 |
| 29 | Nick Barnett | redraft #20 |
| 30 | Sammy Davis | redraft #114 |
| 32 | Tyler Brayton | redraft #46 |
| 33 | Eric Steinbach | redraft #31 |
| 34 | Boss Bailey | redraft #78 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.