Richard Seymour
DE, Georgia · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #6 (NWE)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. 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.
- Availability
Played 164 of ~192 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2012 (~85%). Last NFL season: 2012.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Georgia: 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 4.95 40-yard dash at 299 lbs: faster than 41% of DLs 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
DE (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 steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 164 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 11 |
| Pro Bowls | 7 |
| First-team All-Pro | 3 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 91 |
| Defense | 326 tackles, 57.5 sacks, 2 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2012 |
The 2001 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2001 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 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| 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' 6", 299 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.95 s |
| Age at draft | 21 |
Picked around him 2001 redraft
| 3 | Gerard Warren | redraft #32 |
| 4 | Justin Smith | redraft #5 |
| 5 | LaDainian Tomlinson | redraft #2 |
| 7 | Andre Carter | redraft #24 |
| 8 | David Terrell | redraft #103 |
| 9 | Koren Robinson | redraft #51 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.