Tedarrell Slaton
DL, Florida · 2021 NFL Draft, Round 5, pick #173 (GNB)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 84 of ~85 possible regular-season games from 2021 through 2025 (~99%). Plus 6 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #335 (#21 at his position); he went #173, 162 spots earlier. So teams were actually higher on him than the media board was; everyone underrated him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (896 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
Florida: 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 5.09 40-yard dash at 330 lbs: faster than 20% of DLs 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
DL (DL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53% of the time (966 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 numberslive
| Games | 90 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 23 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 1 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 24.0 |
| Defense | 92 tackles, 5 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
| Pre-draft rankings Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position DL | 53.0% n=966 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 330 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.09 s |
| Bench press | 27 reps |
| Vertical | 29" |
| Broad jump | 109" |
| 3-cone | 7.91 s |
| Shuttle | 4.81 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.63" / 9.13" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #335 overall (#21 DL) |
Picked around him 2021 redraft
| 170 | Garret Wallow | redraft #143 |
| 171 | Daelin Hayes | redraft #248 |
| 172 | Deommodore Lenoir | redraft #49 |
| 174 | Earnest Brown IV | redraft #201 |
| 175 | Jason Pinnock | redraft #74 |
| 176 | K.J. Britt | redraft #110 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.