Wes Sims
G, Oklahoma · 2005 NFL Draft, Round 6, pick #177 (SDG)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: age, availability. Details below.
- Age
24 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 44.9% of the time (548 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 1 of ~16 possible regular-season games from 2005 through 2005 (~6%). Last NFL season: 2005.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #208 (#11 at his position), close to where he went (#177).
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
Oklahoma: 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 5.39 40-yard dash at 318 lbs: faster than 12% of OLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
G (OL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 59.3% of the time (919 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 | 1 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 0 |
| Last NFL season | 2005 |
The 2005 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2005 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 24 or older | 44.9% n=548 | |
| 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 Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 5", 318 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.39 s |
| Bench press | 26 reps |
| Vertical | 28" |
| Broad jump | 108" |
| 3-cone | 7.68 s |
| Shuttle | 4.43 s |
| Age at draft | 24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #208 overall (#11 G) |
Picked around him 2005 redraft
| 174 | Rasheed Marshall | redraft #195 |
| 175 | Anttaj Hawthorne | redraft #177 |
| 176 | Nick Speegle | redraft #182 |
| 178 | Anthony Bryant | redraft #173 |
| 179 | Bo Scaife | redraft #84 |
| 180 | Mike Montgomery | redraft #125 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.