Roberto Garza
G, Texas A&M-Kingsville · 2001 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #99 (ATL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, position, 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.
- Position
G (OL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 59.3% of the time (919 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 206 of ~224 possible regular-season games from 2001 through 2014 (~92%). Last NFL season: 2014.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Texas A&M-Kingsville: 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 5.00 40-yard dash at 303 lbs: faster than 89% of OLs 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.
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 | 206 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 11 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 61 |
| Last NFL season | 2014 |
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 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 2", 303 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.00 s |
| Bench press | 37 reps |
| Vertical | 32.5" |
| Broad jump | 114" |
| 3-cone | 7.71 s |
| Shuttle | 4.53 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2001 redraft
| 96 | Kenyatta Jones | redraft #136 |
| 97 | Anthony Henry | redraft #46 |
| 98 | Bill Gramatica | redraft #131 |
| 100 | Rudi Johnson | redraft #34 |
| 101 | Jamie Henderson | redraft #161 |
| 102 | Matt Stewart | redraft #71 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.