Shane Lechler
P, Texas A&M · 2000 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #142 (OAK)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: position, availability. Details below.
- Position
P (ST group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 68% of the time (97 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 286 of ~288 possible regular-season games from 2000 through 2017 (~99%). Last NFL season: 2017.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- Age
24 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 44.9% of the time (548 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Texas A&M: 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.
- Combine
Invited to the Combine but no 40 time on record (skipped or injured).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (4,704 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 | 286 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 7 |
| First-team All-Pro | 6 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 44 |
| Passing | 3/5, 49 yds, 1 TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 6 att, 0 yds, undefined TD |
| Defense | 19 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2017 |
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
| Position ST | 68.0% n=97 | |
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Combine Invited to the Combine | 50.6% n=4,704 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 2", 234 lbs |
| Age at draft | 24 |
Picked around him 2000 redraft
| 139 | Brian Young | redraft #43 |
| 140 | Ralph Brown | redraft #110 |
| 141 | Dave Stachelski | redraft #201 |
| 143 | Windrell Hayes | redraft #187 |
| 144 | Michael Wiley | redraft #142 |
| 145 | Todd Franz | redraft #164 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.