Jeff Ireland Draft History and Grades
2 draft classes, 2012-2013. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Jeff Ireland has made 18 picks. 1 became starters and 5 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -9.4, league average -7.6. Fewer than 20 picks, so not ranked yet.
Best at linebackers (+1.7 vs league on 3 picks) and defensive backs (-8.2 vs league on 3 picks).
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By position
Draft Value Added compares each pick's peak season to what that draft slot usually produces. Click a position to see those picks in the explorer.
| Pos | Picks | Starters | Busts | Hit | DVA/pick | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | -20.2 | -8.2 vs league |
| LB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67% | -4.6 | +1.7 vs league |
| T | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | -46.1 | too few to judge |
| TE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50% | -18.2 | too few to judge |
| RB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | +31.8 | too few to judge |
| WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50% | +13.5 | too few to judge |
| DE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | -38.4 | too few to judge |
| K | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | too few to judge |
| QB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +8.4 | too few to judge |
| DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -17.8 | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Rishard Matthews (WR, R7 2012) +61 DVA
- Mike Gillislee (RB, R5 2013) +51 DVA
- Olivier Vernon (LB, R3 2012) +25 DVA
Worst value
- Jonathan Martin (T, R2 2012) -50 DVA
- Michael Egnew (TE, R3 2012) -47 DVA
- Will Davis (DB, R3 2013) -43 DVA
Tenure
- Dolphins: 2008-2013
Whoever was in the chair on draft day owns that class. Our pick window starts in 2012, so earlier classes are not counted.
Every pick
| Year | Pick | Player | Pos | School | DVA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | R1, #3 | Dion Jordan | DE | Oregon | -38.4 | bust |
| 2013 | R2, #54 | Jamar Taylor | DB | Boise St. | -11.4 | backup |
| 2013 | R3, #77 | Dallas Thomas | T | Tennessee | -41.8 | bust |
| 2013 | R3, #93 | Will Davis | DB | Utah St. | -43.1 | bust |
| 2013 | R4, #104 | Jelani Jenkins | LB | Florida | +1.2 | backup |
| 2013 | R4, #106 | Dion Sims | TE | Michigan St. | +10.1 | backup |
| 2013 | R5, #164 | Mike Gillislee | RB | Florida | +51.2 | backup |
| 2013 | R5, #166 | Caleb Sturgis | K | Florida | - | backup |
| 2013 | R7, #250 | Don Jones | DB | Arkansas St. | -5.9 | backup |
| 2012 | R1, #8 | Ryan Tannehill | QB | Texas A&M | +8.4 | starter |
| 2012 | R2, #42 | Jonathan Martin | T | Stanford | -50.5 | bust |
| 2012 | R3, #72 | Olivier Vernon | LB | Miami (FL) | +24.9 | backup |
| 2012 | R3, #78 | Michael Egnew | TE | Missouri | -46.5 | bust |
| 2012 | R4, #97 | Lamar Miller | RB | Miami (FL) | +12.4 | backup |
| 2012 | R5, #155 | Josh Kaddu | LB | Oregon | -39.9 | active |
| 2012 | R6, #183 | B.J. Cunningham | WR | Michigan St. | -34.2 | active |
| 2012 | R7, #215 | Kheeston Randall | DT | Texas | -17.8 | active |
| 2012 | R7, #227 | Rishard Matthews | WR | Nevada | +61.2 | backup |
Questions
How good is Jeff Ireland at drafting?
Jeff Ireland has 1 starters and 5 busts from 18 picks, with a hit rate of 41% and -9.4 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Jeff Ireland at evaluating defensive backs?
Jeff Ireland has drafted 3 defensive backs: 0 starters, 1 busts, -20.2 DVA per pick. That is 8.2 points below the league average for defensive backs.
How good is Jeff Ireland at evaluating linebackers?
Jeff Ireland has drafted 3 linebackers: 0 starters, 0 busts, -4.6 DVA per pick. That is 1.7 points above the league average for linebackers.