Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State. Ranked #20 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 1, pick 16.
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
81STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | G | GS | SNP% | USG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | DET | 6-10 | 16 | 16 | 99% | 81 | |
| '19 | DET | 3-12 | 15 | 15 | 100% | 87 | |
| Rookie Contract | — | 31 | 31 | 99% | 84 | ||
| '20 | DET | 5-11 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 89 | |
| '21 | DET | 3-13 | 9 | 9 | 95% | 68 | |
| '22 | DET | 9-8 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 89 | |
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 15 | 15 | 100% | 89 | |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | 14 | 14 | 96% | †70 | |
| '25 | DET | 9-8 | 14 | 14 | 97% | 75 | |
| Career | — | 116 | 116 | 99% | 81 | ||
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All OT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'7"
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Frame profile.
Weight
310 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.75"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All OT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.23 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
29"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
101"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.7 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.76 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
20 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 16th overall, Taylor Decker has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of OTs from the 2016 draft class.