Terry McLaurin
WR, Ohio St. · 2019 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #76 (WAS)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 107 of ~117 possible regular-season games from 2019 through 2025 (~91%). Plus 5 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #57 (#8 at his position), close to where he went (#76). The whole market, not just his team, missed on him.
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
Ohio St.: 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 4.35 40-yard dash at 208 lbs: faster than 89% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 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 numberslive
| Games | 112 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 7 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 51 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 1.4 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 52.4 |
| Rushing | 12 att, 73 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 513 rec, 7,191 yds, 42 TD |
| Defense | 5 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 2019 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2019 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 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 Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| 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' 0", 208 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.35 s |
| Bench press | 18 reps |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 125" |
| 3-cone | 7.01 s |
| Shuttle | 4.15 s |
| Arm / hand | 31.63" / 9.13" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #57 overall (#8 WR) |
Picked around him 2019 redraft
| 73 | David Montgomery | redraft #18 |
| 74 | Devin Singletary | redraft #32 |
| 75 | Jace Sternberger | redraft #195 |
| 77 | Chase Winovich | redraft #115 |
| 78 | Michael Deiter | redraft #98 |
| 79 | David Long | redraft #137 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.