DT-02/26 DC16

Sheldon Rankins

Pos. DTCollege LouisvilleHt. 6'1 ⅛"Wt. 299
ProjectedRound 1
DraftedNew Orleans Rd 1 Pick #122016
CurrentHOU
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro  ·  † Pro Bowl
76STARTER
YrTeamW-LTFLQBHTKLSNP%USG
'18NO13-312152562%84
'19NO13-325749%66
Rookie Contract14203258%75
'20NO12-4391251%68
'21NYJ4-13571257%76
'22NYJ7-10472155%73
'23HOU10-79102259%79
'24CIN9-811760%81
'25HOU12-5591460%80
Career416312057%76
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1 ⅛"
6'1 ⅛"
Avg
Good
Great
6'2"
6'3"
Frame profile.
Weight
299 lbs
299 lbs
Avg
Good
Great
298 lbs
305 lbs
Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.375"
33.375"
Avg
Good
Great
32"
33"
Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
9.375"
Avg
Good
Great
9.5"
10"
Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
Better
Context

Speed & Explosion

40 Yard Dash
5.03 sec.
5.03 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
5.1
4.9
Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34.5"
34.5"
Avg
Good
Great
29"
32"
Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
118"
118"
Avg
Good
Great
105"
112"
Explosiveness and leg strength.

Agility

10 Yard Split
N/A
Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.44 sec.
7.44 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
8
7.7
Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.59 sec.
4.59 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.79
4.69
Flexibility, burst, and balance.

Strength

Bench Press
28 reps
28 reps
Avg
Good
Great
24 reps
30 reps
Upper-body strength.
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Selected 12th overall, Sheldon Rankins has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of DTs from the 2016 draft class.