Phil Emery Draft History and Grades
3 draft classes, 2012-2014. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Phil Emery has made 20 picks. 5 became starters and 6 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -19.1, league average -7.6. That ranks 53 of 55 GMs with 20+ picks.
Best at offensive linemen (+32.9 vs league on 3 picks) and cornerbacks (-28.6 vs league on 5 picks). Weakest at linebackers (-28.8 on 3 picks) and cornerbacks (-28.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0% | -40.0 | -28.6 vs league |
| OL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 100% | +26.3 | +32.9 vs league |
| LB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0% | -34.8 | -28.8 vs league |
| DL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | -46.9 | too few to judge |
| WR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +35.4 | too few to judge |
| RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | +17.6 | too few to judge |
| QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -34.2 | too few to judge |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | too few to judge |
| EDGE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | -57.8 | too few to judge |
| TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -39.2 | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Charles Leno Jr. (OL, R7 2014) +59 DVA
- Marquess Wilson (WR, R7 2013) +55 DVA
- Jordan Mills (OL, R5 2013) +20 DVA
Worst value
- Kyle Fuller (CB, R1 2014) -58 DVA
- Shea McClellin (EDGE, R1 2012) -58 DVA
- Brandon Hardin (CB, R3 2012) -56 DVA
Tenure
- Bears: 2012-2014
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | R1, #14 | Kyle Fuller | CB | Virginia Tech | -58.0 | bust |
| 2014 | R2, #51 | Ego Ferguson | DL | LSU | -53.1 | bust |
| 2014 | R3, #82 | Will Sutton | DL | Arizona St. | -40.6 | bust |
| 2014 | R4, #117 | Ka'Deem Carey | RB | Arizona | +17.6 | backup |
| 2014 | R4, #131 | Brock Vereen | CB | Minnesota | -34.9 | active |
| 2014 | R6, #183 | David Fales | QB | San Jose St. | -34.2 | active |
| 2014 | R6, #191 | Pat O'Donnell | P | Miami (FL) | - | backup |
| 2014 | R7, #246 | Charles Leno Jr. | OL | Boise St. | +59.2 | starter |
| 2013 | R1, #20 | Kyle Long | OL | Oregon | +0.2 | backup |
| 2013 | R2, #50 | Jonathan Bostic | LB | Florida | -48.4 | bust |
| 2013 | R4, #117 | Khaseem Greene | LB | Rutgers | -37.9 | active |
| 2013 | R5, #163 | Jordan Mills | OL | Louisiana Tech | +19.5 | starter |
| 2013 | R6, #188 | Cornelius Washington | LB | Georgia | -18.2 | backup |
| 2013 | R7, #236 | Marquess Wilson | WR | Washington St. | +54.7 | active |
| 2012 | R1, #19 | Shea McClellin | EDGE | Boise St. | -57.8 | bust |
| 2012 | R2, #45 | Alshon Jeffery | WR | South Carolina | +16.0 | starter |
| 2012 | R3, #79 | Brandon Hardin | CB | Oregon St. | -56.3 | bust |
| 2012 | R4, #111 | Evan Rodriguez | TE | Temple | -39.2 | active |
| 2012 | R6, #184 | Isaiah Frey | CB | Nevada | -24.0 | active |
| 2012 | R7, #220 | Greg McCoy | CB | TCU | -26.8 | released |
Questions
How good is Phil Emery at drafting?
Phil Emery has 5 starters and 6 busts from 20 picks, with a hit rate of 32% and -19.1 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Phil Emery at evaluating cornerbacks?
Phil Emery has drafted 5 cornerbacks: 1 starters, 2 busts, -40.0 DVA per pick. That is 28.6 points below the league average for cornerbacks.
How good is Phil Emery at evaluating offensive linemen?
Phil Emery has drafted 3 offensive linemen: 2 starters, 0 busts, +26.3 DVA per pick. That is 32.9 points above the league average for offensive linemen.
How good is Phil Emery at evaluating linebackers?
Phil Emery has drafted 3 linebackers: 1 starters, 1 busts, -34.8 DVA per pick. That is 28.8 points below the league average for linebackers.