Travis Prentice
RB, Miami (OH) · 2000 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #63 (CLE)
Why he went too high Patterns
Nothing in our pre-draft data flagged him as a risk: his profile looked like a typical pick in his range. The gap opened after the draft, on the field.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- 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
Miami (OH): not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.50 40-yard dash at 225 lbs: faster than 58% of RBs 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
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 30 of ~32 possible regular-season games from 2000 through 2001 (~94%). Last NFL season: 2001.
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 | 30 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 4 |
| Rushing | 187 att, 525 yds, 9 TD |
| Receiving | 38 rec, 201 yds, 1 TD |
| Defense | 5 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2001 |
The 2000 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2000 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 225 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.50 s |
| Bench press | 23 reps |
| Vertical | 37" |
| Broad jump | 115" |
| 3-cone | 6.92 s |
| Shuttle | 4.4 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2000 redraft
| 60 | Brad Meester | redraft #4 |
| 61 | Bobbie Williams | redraft #25 |
| 62 | Jacoby Shepherd | redraft #178 |
| 64 | Lloyd Harrison | redraft #193 |
| 65 | Giovanni Carmazzi | redraft #221 |
| 66 | Ron Dugans | redraft #129 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.