Ricky Sapp
DE, Clemson · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #134 (PHI)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 17 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2014 (~21%). Last NFL season: 2014.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #75 overall (#6 at his position), but he lasted until pick #134: teams let him slide 59 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (654 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
Clemson: 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 4.65 40-yard dash at 252 lbs: faster than 90% of DLs 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
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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 17 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| Defense | 3 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2014 |
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 Slid 32+ picks past ESPN's rank | 53.2% n=654 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| 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", 252 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.65 s |
| Bench press | 23 reps |
| Vertical | 34" |
| Broad jump | 114" |
| 3-cone | 7.29 s |
| Shuttle | 4.41 s |
| Arm / hand | 34.4" / 9.75" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #75 overall (#6 DE) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 131 | Roddrick Muckelroy | redraft #190 |
| 132 | Michael Hoomanawanui | redraft #147 |
| 133 | Kam Chancellor | redraft #31 |
| 135 | Dominique Franks | redraft #143 |
| 136 | Kendrick Lewis | redraft #57 |
| 137 | Perrish Cox | redraft #84 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.