Odell Beckham Jr.
WR, LSU · 2014 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #12 (NYG)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age. Details below.
- 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.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #10 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#12).
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.
- School
LSU: 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 4.38 40-yard dash at 198 lbs: faster than 83% of WRs 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.
- Position
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 122 of ~197 possible regular-season games from 2014 through 2025 (career total from PFR, which may already include some 2026 games) (~62%).
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 | 122 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 6 |
| Pro Bowls | 3 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 59 |
| Passing | 4/6, 144 yds, 2 TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 23 att, 170 yds, 1 TD |
| Receiving | 575 rec, 7,987 yds, 59 TD |
| Defense | 3 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 11", 198 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.38 s |
| Bench press | 7 reps |
| Vertical | 38.5" |
| Broad jump | 122" |
| 3-cone | 6.69 s |
| Shuttle | 3.94 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.6" / 10" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #10 overall (#3 WR) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 9 | Anthony Barr | redraft #18 |
| 10 | Eric Ebron | redraft #59 |
| 11 | Taylor Lewan | redraft #24 |
| 13 | Aaron Donald | redraft #1 |
| 14 | Kyle Fuller | redraft #25 |
| 15 | Ryan Shazier | redraft #61 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.