Xavier Woods
S, Louisiana Tech · 2017 NFL Draft, Round 6, pick #191 (DAL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, availability. 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.
- Availability
Played 134 of ~149 possible regular-season games from 2017 through 2025 (~90%). Plus 4 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
Louisiana Tech: 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 4.54 40-yard dash at 197 lbs: faster than 27% of DBs 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
S (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 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 steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 138 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 8 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 38 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 1.1 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 39.1 |
| Defense | 436 tackles, 2 sacks, 15 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2017 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2017 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 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 11", 197 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.54 s |
| Bench press | 19 reps |
| Vertical | 33.5" |
| Broad jump | 122" |
| 3-cone | 6.72 s |
| Shuttle | 4.13 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2017 redraft
| 188 | Elijah McGuire | redraft #149 |
| 189 | Tanzel Smart | redraft #164 |
| 190 | Sam Tevi | redraft #79 |
| 192 | Alex Armah | redraft #204 |
| 193 | Jordan Evans | redraft #126 |
| 194 | Vincent Taylor | redraft #159 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.