Will Rackley
G, Lehigh · 2011 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #76 (JAX)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 26 of ~48 possible regular-season games from 2011 through 2013 (~54%). Last NFL season: 2013.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #55 (#4 at his position), close to where he went (#76).
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
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Lehigh: 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 5.39 40-yard dash at 309 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 | 26 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 8 |
| Last NFL season | 2013 |
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
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| 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' 3", 309 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.39 s |
| Bench press | 29 reps |
| Vertical | 23.5" |
| Broad jump | 99" |
| 3-cone | 7.91 s |
| Shuttle | 4.94 s |
| Arm / hand | 32.2" / 9.6" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #55 overall (#4 G) |
Picked around him 2011 redraft
| 73 | Stevan Ridley | redraft #61 |
| 74 | Ryan Mallett | redraft #163 |
| 75 | John Moffitt | redraft #129 |
| 77 | Jurrell Casey | redraft #14 |
| 78 | Austin Pettis | redraft #117 |
| 79 | Leonard Hankerson | redraft #97 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.