Sekou Sanyika
LB, California · 2000 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #215 (ARI)
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
LB (LB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.8% of the time (701 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 32 of ~32 possible regular-season games from 2000 through 2001 (~100%). Last NFL season: 2001.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
California: 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 4.75 40-yard dash at 241 lbs: faster than 21% of LBs 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.
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 | 32 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Defense | 31 tackles, 1 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2001 |
The 2000 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2000 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 LB | 56.8% n=701 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 241 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.75 s |
| Vertical | 32.5" |
| Broad jump | 111" |
| 3-cone | 7.33 s |
| Shuttle | 4.38 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2000 redraft
| 212 | Tim Rattay | redraft #108 |
| 213 | Mike Green | redraft #166 |
| 214 | Jarious Jackson | redraft #205 |
| 216 | Delbert Cowsette | redraft #152 |
| 217 | Jeremiah Parker | redraft #209 |
| 218 | Richard Seals | redraft #243 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.