Terry Fontenot Draft History and Grades
5 draft classes, 2021-2025. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Terry Fontenot has made 36 picks. 9 became starters and 7 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -13.1, league average -7.6. That ranks 46 of 55 GMs with 20+ picks.
Best at running backs (+11.4 vs league on 3 picks) and cornerbacks (+4.8 vs league on 5 picks). Weakest at defensive linemen (-18.3 on 4 picks) and offensive linemen (-17.9 on 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20% | -16.9 | -4.5 vs league |
| OL | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20% | -24.5 | -17.9 vs league |
| CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 40% | -6.6 | +4.8 vs league |
| DL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | -26.6 | -18.3 vs league |
| RB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +9.0 | +11.4 vs league |
| WR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33% | -11.1 | -5.2 vs league |
| S | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50% | -2.6 | too few to judge |
| QB | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | -37.9 | too few to judge |
| LB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | +15.7 | too few to judge |
| TE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 100% | +3.9 | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Xavier Watts (S, R3 2025) +32 DVA
- Drew Dalman (OL, R4 2021) +27 DVA
- Richie Grant (CB, R2 2021) +21 DVA
Worst value
- Jalen Mayfield (OL, R3 2021) -63 DVA
- Michael Penix (QB, R1 2024) -43 DVA
- Matthew Bergeron (OL, R2 2023) -37 DVA
Tenure
- Falcons: 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
13 picks are from the last two drafts and still developing.
| Year | Pick | Player | Pos | School | DVA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R1, #15 | Jalon Walker | EDGE | Georgia | -29.1 | developing |
| 2025 | R1, #26 | James Pearce | EDGE | Tennessee | +8.9 | developing |
| 2025 | R3, #96 | Xavier Watts | S | Notre Dame | +31.6 | developing |
| 2025 | R4, #118 | Billy Bowman | S | Oklahoma | -36.8 | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #218 | Jack Nelson | OL | Wisconsin | - | developing |
| 2024 | R1, #8 | Michael Penix | QB | Washington | -42.5 | bust |
| 2024 | R2, #35 | Ruke Orhorhoro | DL | Clemson | -31.2 | bust |
| 2024 | R3, #74 | Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington | - | developing |
| 2024 | R4, #109 | Brandon Dorlus | EDGE | Oregon | - | developing |
| 2024 | R5, #143 | JD Bertrand | LB | Notre Dame | - | developing |
| 2024 | R6, #186 | Jase McClellan | RB | Alabama | - | developing |
| 2024 | R6, #187 | Casey Washington | WR | Illinois | -21.2 | developing |
| 2024 | R6, #197 | Zion Logue | DL | Georgia | - | developing |
| 2023 | R1, #8 | Bijan Robinson | RB | Texas | +10.9 | starter |
| 2023 | R2, #38 | Matthew Bergeron | OL | Syracuse | -37.4 | bust |
| 2023 | R3, #75 | Zach Harrison | EDGE | Ohio St. | -30.4 | bust |
| 2023 | R4, #113 | Clark Phillips | CB | Utah | +9.7 | active |
| 2023 | R7, #224 | DeMarcco Hellams | CB | Alabama | -20.5 | active |
| 2023 | R7, #225 | Jovaughn Gwyn | OL | South Carolina | -15.8 | active |
| 2022 | R1, #8 | Drake London | WR | USC | +11.2 | starter |
| 2022 | R2, #38 | Arnold Ebiketie | EDGE | Penn St. | -6.4 | backup |
| 2022 | R2, #58 | Troy Andersen | LB | Montana St. | +15.7 | active |
| 2022 | R3, #74 | Desmond Ridder | QB | Cincinnati | -33.4 | bust |
| 2022 | R3, #82 | DeAngelo Malone | EDGE | Western Kentucky | -27.5 | bust |
| 2022 | R5, #151 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | BYU | +7.2 | backup |
| 2022 | R6, #190 | Justin Shaffer | OL | Georgia | -32.8 | released |
| 2022 | R6, #213 | John FitzPatrick | TE | Georgia | +4.2 | backup |
| 2021 | R1, #4 | Kyle Pitts | TE | Florida | +3.7 | starter |
| 2021 | R2, #40 | Richie Grant | CB | Central Florida | +20.7 | starter |
| 2021 | R3, #68 | Jalen Mayfield | OL | Michigan | -63.0 | bust |
| 2021 | R4, #108 | Darren Hall | CB | San Diego St. | -23.8 | backup |
| 2021 | R4, #114 | Drew Dalman | OL | Stanford | +26.8 | starter |
| 2021 | R5, #148 | Ta'Quon Graham | DL | Texas | -30.5 | backup |
| 2021 | R5, #182 | Adetokunbo Ogundeji | DL | Notre Dame | -18.0 | backup |
| 2021 | R5, #183 | Avery Williams | CB | Boise St. | -19.2 | backup |
| 2021 | R6, #187 | Frank Darby | WR | Arizona St. | -23.4 | active |
Questions
How good is Terry Fontenot at drafting?
Terry Fontenot has 9 starters and 7 busts from 36 picks, with a hit rate of 37% and -13.1 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Terry Fontenot at evaluating edge rushers?
Terry Fontenot has drafted 7 edge rushers: 0 starters, 2 busts, -16.9 DVA per pick. That is 4.5 points below the league average for edge rushers.
How good is Terry Fontenot at evaluating offensive linemen?
Terry Fontenot has drafted 6 offensive linemen: 3 starters, 2 busts, -24.5 DVA per pick. That is 17.9 points below the league average for offensive linemen.
How good is Terry Fontenot at evaluating cornerbacks?
Terry Fontenot has drafted 5 cornerbacks: 1 starters, 0 busts, -6.6 DVA per pick. That is 4.8 points above the league average for cornerbacks.