LB · pick 240, First LB at #240 in the Common Draft since 1967, rounds 1-7, LB grouping. (2004)

LB·pick 240

FIRST LB IN OUR WINDOW AT #240

Colby Bockwoldt

Drafted by NO , GM Mickey Loomis · BYU

2004 · round 7

Common Draft since 1967, rounds 1-7, LB grouping.

LBs drafted at #240 in NFL history

most recent: Parker Hughes (JAX, 2026)

How rare was this draftigami?

Trained on every pick through 2003, the model gave a linebacker at #240 a 10.6% chance in 2004.

Linebacker at #240, year by year

Each year's estimate uses only that year's draft and the years before it , no peeking ahead. The line smooths across neighboring picks and seasons so a single oddball draft doesn't dominate. The shaded band is the model's 90% uncertainty range.

Peak: 16.6% · 2027 model: 9.9%

Surrounding picks · 2004 draft

#235RBDerrick WardNYJ , GM Terry Bradway
#236SRashad WashingtonNYJ , GM Terry Bradway
#237TEErik JensenLAR , GM Charley Armey
#238CLarry TurnerLAR , GM Charley Armey
#239CEugene AmanoTEN , GM Floyd Reese
#241RBSean McHughTEN , GM Floyd Reese
#242RBBruce PerryPHI , GM Andy Reid
#243CDominic FurioPHI , GM Andy Reid
#244WRDerek AbneyBAL , GM Ozzie Newsome
#245TECourtney AndersonLV , GM Al Davis era

Drafted at this same coordinate later · 5 picks

2026Parker HughesJAX · Middle Tenn. St.
2024Michael BarrettCAR , GM Dan Morgan · Michigan
2021William Bradley-KingWAS , GM Ron Rivera · Baylor
2010Kavell ConnerIND , GM Bill Polian · Clemson
2007Brandon SilerLAC , GM A.J. Smith · Florida

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