Tyrod Taylor
QB, Virginia Tech · 2011 NFL Draft, Round 6, pick #180 (BAL)
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 #150 (#9 at his position), close to where he went (#180). 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
Virginia Tech: 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 4.47 40-yard dash at 217 lbs: faster than 97% of QBs 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
QB (QB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 35.6% of the time (270 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 101 of ~245 possible regular-season games from 2011 through 2025 (career total from PFR, which may already include some 2026 games) (~41%).
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 | 101 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 50 |
| Passing | 1165/1886, 13,033 yds, 73 TD, 34 INT |
| Rushing | 436 att, 2,422 yds, 20 TD |
| Receiving | 2 rec, 10 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
The 2011 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2011 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 QB | 35.6% n=270 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 1", 217 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.47 s |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 126" |
| 3-cone | 6.78 s |
| Shuttle | 4.09 s |
| Arm / hand | 32" / 10" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #150 overall (#9 QB) |
Picked around him 2011 redraft
| 177 | Evan Royster | redraft #154 |
| 178 | Aldrick Robinson | redraft #100 |
| 179 | Caleb Schlauderaff | redraft #204 |
| 181 | Richard Gordon | redraft #207 |
| 182 | Ronald Johnson | redraft #237 |
| 183 | Jordan Todman | redraft #145 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.