Simi Fehoko
WR, Stanford · 2021 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #179 (DAL)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position, availability. Details below.
- 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.
- Availability
Played 31 of ~85 possible regular-season games from 2021 through 2025 (~36%). Plus 7 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #180 (#30 at his position), close to where he went (#179).
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.
- 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
Stanford: 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 4.44 40-yard dash at 222 lbs: faster than 61% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 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 numberslive
| Games | 38 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 1 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 0.4 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 1.4 |
| Receiving | 10 rec, 139 yds, 1 TD |
| Defense | 6 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2021 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2021 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 3", 222 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.44 s |
| Bench press | 16 reps |
| Vertical | 34.5" |
| Broad jump | 120" |
| 3-cone | 6.78 s |
| Shuttle | 4.26 s |
| Arm / hand | 31.63" / 10.25" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #180 overall (#30 WR) |
Picked around him 2021 redraft
| 176 | K.J. Britt | redraft #110 |
| 177 | Cameron McGrone | redraft #188 |
| 178 | Shemar Jean-Charles | redraft #185 |
| 180 | Talanoa Hufanga | redraft #28 |
| 181 | Cornell Powell | redraft #236 |
| 182 | Adetokunbo Ogundeji | redraft #111 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.