Tiquan Underwood
WR, Rutgers · 2009 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #253 (JAX)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age. Details below.
- 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.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #223 (#28 at his position), close to where he went (#253). 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.
- School
Rutgers: 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 4.31 40-yard dash at 184 lbs: faster than 96% 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.
- Availability
Played 45 of ~80 possible regular-season games from 2009 through 2013 (~56%). Last NFL season: 2013.
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 | 45 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 9 |
| Rushing | 1 att, 1 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 63 rec, 1,006 yds, 6 TD |
| Defense | 2 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2013 |
The 2009 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2009 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| 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' 1", 184 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.31 s |
| Bench press | 7 reps |
| Vertical | 41.5" |
| Broad jump | 129" |
| 3-cone | 6.62 s |
| Shuttle | 4.11 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #223 overall (#28 WR) |
Picked around him 2009 redraft
| 250 | Rashad Jennings | redraft #51 |
| 251 | Derek Kinder | redraft #254 |
| 252 | Freddie Brown | redraft #255 |
| 254 | Trevor Canfield | redraft #256 |
| 255 | Dan Gronkowski | redraft #198 |
| 256 | Ryan Succop | redraft #56 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.