Mike Maccagnan Draft History and Grades
5 draft classes, 2015-2019. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Mike Maccagnan has made 34 picks. 12 became starters and 6 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -7.5, league average -7.6. That ranks 33 of 55 GMs with 20+ picks.
Best at offensive linemen (+32.2 vs league on 3 picks) and defensive linemen (+12.4 vs league on 5 picks). Weakest at quarterbacks (-17.4 on 3 picks) and cornerbacks (-12.4 on 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 60% | +4.0 | +12.4 vs league |
| CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | -23.8 | -12.4 vs league |
| WR | 4 | 0 | 2 | 50% | -8.2 | -2.3 vs league |
| EDGE | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0% | -24.3 | -11.9 vs league |
| OL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +25.7 | +32.2 vs league |
| TE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33% | -4.0 | -6.7 vs league |
| QB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0% | -39.7 | -17.4 vs league |
| LB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | +2.2 | too few to judge |
| RB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50% | -4.7 | too few to judge |
| S | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | +19.5 | too few to judge |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Blake Cashman (LB, R5 2019) +53 DVA
- Folorunso Fatukasi (DL, R6 2018) +30 DVA
- Nathan Shepherd (DL, R3 2018) +30 DVA
Worst value
- Christian Hackenberg (QB, R2 2016) -63 DVA
- Jachai Polite (LB, R3 2019) -49 DVA
- Bryce Petty (QB, R4 2015) -47 DVA
Tenure
- Jets: 2015-2019 (Fired May 2019 after the draft)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | R1, #3 | Quinnen Williams | DL | Alabama | +11.0 | starter |
| 2019 | R3, #68 | Jachai Polite | LB | Florida | -48.9 | bust |
| 2019 | R3, #92 | Chuma Edoga | OL | USC | +29.6 | backup |
| 2019 | R4, #121 | Trevon Wesco | TE | West Virginia | -20.8 | backup |
| 2019 | R5, #157 | Blake Cashman | LB | Minnesota | +53.3 | starter |
| 2019 | R6, #196 | Blessuan Austin | CB | Rutgers | +10.2 | starter |
| 2018 | R1, #3 | Sam Darnold | QB | USC | -8.9 | starter |
| 2018 | R3, #72 | Nathan Shepherd | DL | Fort Hays St. | +29.9 | backup |
| 2018 | R4, #107 | Chris Herndon | TE | Miami (FL) | +27.4 | starter |
| 2018 | R6, #179 | Parry Nickerson | CB | Tulane | -35.2 | backup |
| 2018 | R6, #180 | Folorunso Fatukasi | DL | Connecticut | +30.1 | backup |
| 2018 | R6, #204 | Trenton Cannon | RB | Virginia St. | -15.0 | backup |
| 2017 | R1, #6 | Jamal Adams | S | LSU | +13.3 | starter |
| 2017 | R2, #39 | Marcus Maye | S | Florida | +25.7 | starter |
| 2017 | R3, #79 | ArDarius Stewart | WR | Alabama | -33.7 | bust |
| 2017 | R4, #141 | Chad Hansen | WR | California | +13.0 | active |
| 2017 | R5, #150 | Jordan Leggett | TE | Clemson | -18.5 | active |
| 2017 | R5, #181 | Dylan Donahue | DL | West Georgia | -34.6 | active |
| 2017 | R6, #188 | Elijah McGuire | RB | Louisiana | +5.6 | active |
| 2017 | R6, #197 | Jeremy Clark | CB | Michigan | -31.4 | active |
| 2017 | R6, #204 | Derrick Jones | CB | Mississippi | -30.0 | active |
| 2016 | R1, #20 | Darron Lee | EDGE | Ohio St. | -35.3 | bust |
| 2016 | R2, #51 | Christian Hackenberg | QB | Penn St. | -63.1 | bust |
| 2016 | R3, #83 | Jordan Jenkins | EDGE | Georgia | -3.5 | starter |
| 2016 | R4, #118 | Juston Burris | CB | North Carolina St. | -32.7 | backup |
| 2016 | R5, #158 | Brandon Shell | OL | South Carolina | +27.5 | starter |
| 2016 | R7, #235 | Lac Edwards | P | Sam Houston St. | - | backup |
| 2016 | R7, #241 | Charone Peake | WR | Clemson | +4.4 | active |
| 2015 | R1, #6 | Leonard Williams | EDGE | USC | -12.8 | starter |
| 2015 | R2, #37 | Devin Smith | WR | Ohio St. | -16.6 | bust |
| 2015 | R3, #82 | Lorenzo Mauldin | EDGE | Louisville | -45.6 | bust |
| 2015 | R4, #103 | Bryce Petty | QB | Baylor | -47.2 | starter |
| 2015 | R5, #152 | Jarvis Harrison | OL | Texas A&M | +20.0 | released |
| 2015 | R7, #223 | Deon Simon | DL | Northwestern St. (LA) | -16.2 | active |
Questions
How good is Mike Maccagnan at drafting?
Mike Maccagnan has 12 starters and 6 busts from 34 picks, with a hit rate of 42% and -7.5 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Mike Maccagnan at evaluating defensive linemen?
Mike Maccagnan has drafted 5 defensive linemen: 1 starters, 0 busts, +4.0 DVA per pick. That is 12.4 points above the league average for defensive linemen.
How good is Mike Maccagnan at evaluating cornerbacks?
Mike Maccagnan has drafted 5 cornerbacks: 1 starters, 0 busts, -23.8 DVA per pick. That is 12.4 points below the league average for cornerbacks.
How good is Mike Maccagnan at evaluating wide receivers?
Mike Maccagnan has drafted 4 wide receivers: 0 starters, 2 busts, -8.2 DVA per pick. That is 2.3 points below the league average for wide receivers.