Rueben Randle
WR, LSU · 2012 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #63 (NYG)
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 64 of ~64 possible regular-season games from 2012 through 2015 (~100%). Last NFL season: 2015.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #37 (#5 at his position), close to where he went (#63).
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 4.55 40-yard dash at 210 lbs: faster than 20% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 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.
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 | 64 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 21 |
| Receiving | 188 rec, 2,644 yds, 20 TD |
| Last NFL season | 2015 |
The 2012 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2012 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 Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| 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 | 6' 3", 210 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.55 s |
| Bench press | 15 reps |
| Vertical | 31" |
| Broad jump | 121" |
| 3-cone | 6.99 s |
| Shuttle | 4.36 s |
| Arm / hand | 33" / 9.4" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #37 overall (#5 WR) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 60 | Kelechi Osemele | redraft #35 |
| 61 | LaMichael James | redraft #178 |
| 62 | Casey Hayward | redraft #30 |
| 64 | Dwayne Allen | redraft #104 |
| 65 | Trumaine Johnson | redraft #56 |
| 66 | Josh Robinson | redraft #120 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.