Thaddeus Gibson
DE, Ohio St. · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #116 (PIT)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 4 of ~32 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2011 (~13%). Last NFL season: 2011.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #94 (#11 at his position), close to where he went (#116).
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
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.
- 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 4.78 40-yard dash at 243 lbs: faster than 72% of DLs 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.
- Position
DE (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 bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 4 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Defense | 3 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2011 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 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 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| 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' 2", 243 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.78 s |
| Bench press | 32 reps |
| Vertical | 32" |
| Broad jump | 115" |
| 3-cone | 6.84 s |
| Shuttle | 4.27 s |
| Arm / hand | 33" / 8.8" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #94 overall (#11 DE) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 113 | Aaron Hernandez | redraft #77 |
| 114 | Dennis Pitta | redraft #92 |
| 115 | Phillip Dillard | redraft #219 |
| 117 | Joe Hawley | redraft #65 |
| 118 | Garrett Graham | redraft #132 |
| 119 | A.J. Edds | redraft #206 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.