Nick Caserio Draft History and Grades
5 draft classes, 2021-2025. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Nick Caserio has made 41 picks. 15 became starters and 3 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -6.0, league average -7.6. That ranks 25 of 55 GMs with 20+ picks.
Best at wide receivers (+8.3 vs league on 6 picks) and quarterbacks (+2.7 vs league on 3 picks). Weakest at offensive linemen (-7.3 on 6 picks) and tight ends (-4.8 on 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | +2.4 | +8.3 vs league |
| OL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 40% | -18.2 | -7.3 vs league |
| LB | 5 | 3 | 0 | 25% | -6.5 | -0.2 vs league |
| DL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | -9.2 | -4.2 vs league |
| TE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33% | -2.1 | -4.8 vs league |
| RB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33% | -1.5 | -0.1 vs league |
| QB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0% | -19.6 | +2.7 vs league |
| CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +10.3 | too few to judge |
| SAF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +21.6 | too few to judge |
| DB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | -3.0 | too few to judge |
| DE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -26.0 | too few to judge |
| S | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | -0.6 | too few to judge |
| T | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -21.2 | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Jarrett Patterson (OL, R6 2023) +56 DVA
- Nico Collins (WR, R3 2021) +40 DVA
- Brevin Jordan (TE, R5 2021) +27 DVA
Worst value
- Kenyon Green (OL, R1 2022) -77 DVA
- Aireontae Ersery (OL, R2 2025) -61 DVA
- Dylan Horton (DL, R4 2023) -44 DVA
Tenure
- Texans: 2021-present
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
18 picks are from the last two drafts and still developing.
| Year | Pick | Player | Pos | School | DVA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R2, #34 | Jayden Higgins | WR | Iowa St. | -16.3 | developing |
| 2025 | R2, #48 | Aireontae Ersery | OL | Minnesota | -61.5 | developing |
| 2025 | R3, #79 | Jaylin Noel | WR | Iowa St. | -28.2 | developing |
| 2025 | R3, #97 | Jaylin Smith | CB | USC | - | developing |
| 2025 | R4, #116 | Woody Marks | RB | USC | -6.2 | developing |
| 2025 | R6, #187 | Jaylen Reed | SAF | Penn St. | - | developing |
| 2025 | R6, #197 | Graham Mertz | QB | Florida | - | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #224 | Kyonte Hamilton | DL | Rutgers | - | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #255 | Luke Lachey | TE | Iowa | - | developing |
| 2024 | R2, #42 | Kamari Lassiter | DB | Georgia | +15.2 | starter |
| 2024 | R2, #59 | Blake Fisher | OL | Notre Dame | -14.8 | developing |
| 2024 | R3, #78 | Calen Bullock | SAF | USC | +21.6 | starter |
| 2024 | R4, #123 | Cade Stover | TE | Ohio St. | -15.9 | developing |
| 2024 | R6, #188 | Jamal Hill | LB | Oregon | - | developing |
| 2024 | R6, #205 | Jawhar Jordan | RB | Louisville | +9.6 | developing |
| 2024 | R7, #238 | Solomon Byrd | DE | USC | - | developing |
| 2024 | R7, #247 | Marcus Harris | DL | Auburn | - | developing |
| 2024 | R7, #249 | LaDarius Henderson | OL | Michigan | - | developing |
| 2023 | R1, #2 | C.J. Stroud | QB | Ohio St. | -2.6 | starter |
| 2023 | R1, #3 | Will Anderson | LB | Alabama | +9.8 | starter |
| 2023 | R2, #62 | Juice Scruggs | OL | Penn St. | +5.7 | starter |
| 2023 | R3, #69 | Tank Dell | WR | Houston | +24.1 | starter |
| 2023 | R4, #109 | Dylan Horton | DL | TCU | -43.8 | backup |
| 2023 | R5, #167 | Henry To'oTo'o | LB | Alabama | -7.2 | starter |
| 2023 | R6, #201 | Jarrett Patterson | OL | Notre Dame | +56.5 | starter |
| 2023 | R6, #205 | Xavier Hutchinson | WR | Iowa St. | +20.4 | starter |
| 2023 | R7, #248 | Brandon Hill | DB | Pittsburgh | -21.3 | active |
| 2022 | R1, #3 | Derek Stingley Jr. | CB | LSU | +10.3 | starter |
| 2022 | R1, #15 | Kenyon Green | OL | Texas A&M | -76.8 | bust |
| 2022 | R2, #37 | Jalen Pitre | S | Baylor | -0.6 | starter |
| 2022 | R2, #44 | John Metchie | WR | Alabama | -25.2 | bust |
| 2022 | R3, #75 | Christian Harris | LB | Alabama | -6.7 | starter |
| 2022 | R4, #107 | Dameon Pierce | RB | Florida | -8.0 | backup |
| 2022 | R5, #150 | Thomas Booker | DE | Stanford | -26.0 | backup |
| 2022 | R5, #170 | Teagan Quitoriano | TE | Oregon St. | -17.9 | backup |
| 2022 | R6, #205 | Austin Deculus | T | LSU | -21.2 | active |
| 2021 | R3, #67 | Davis Mills | QB | Stanford | -36.7 | bust |
| 2021 | R3, #89 | Nico Collins | WR | Michigan | +39.6 | starter |
| 2021 | R5, #147 | Brevin Jordan | TE | Miami (FL) | +27.4 | backup |
| 2021 | R5, #170 | Garret Wallow | LB | TCU | -21.9 | backup |
| 2021 | R6, #195 | Roy Lopez | DL | Arizona | +25.5 | backup |
Questions
How good is Nick Caserio at drafting?
Nick Caserio has 15 starters and 3 busts from 41 picks, with a hit rate of 38% and -6.0 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Nick Caserio at evaluating wide receivers?
Nick Caserio has drafted 6 wide receivers: 3 starters, 1 busts, +2.4 DVA per pick. That is 8.3 points above the league average for wide receivers.
How good is Nick Caserio at evaluating offensive linemen?
Nick Caserio has drafted 6 offensive linemen: 3 starters, 1 busts, -18.2 DVA per pick. That is 7.3 points below the league average for offensive linemen.
How good is Nick Caserio at evaluating linebackers?
Nick Caserio has drafted 5 linebackers: 3 starters, 0 busts, -6.5 DVA per pick. That is 0.2 points below the league average for linebackers.