NFL Draft Overload! Burn Rates. Comps. Edge Analytics. College Producers. Best Picks.
Issue One Hundred And Eighty Five
Welcome
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Issue Summary
This week's deep dive into the NFL Draft unveils a new "burn rate" for receivers, statistical QB comparisons, and advanced analytics on edge rushers, alongside a look back at the best first-round picks of the last decade. Plus, discover which colleges are currently the top producers of impactful NFL talent.
Weekly Unexpected Quote
"Potential means you haven’t done anything yet."
Bill Parcells
This Week's Lineup
NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings
Introduces a ranking of the top seven 2025 NFL Draft wide receiver prospects based on their 2024 "burn rate," a metric measuring how often they get open. While noting this draft class isn't as deep as the last, the author highlights burn rate as a key quarterback-independent skill and provides deeper insights into each receiver's college performance beyond just this metric. theanalyst.com
NFL Draft QB Prospect Comparisons
Using statistical models, this article compares 2025 NFL Draft quarterbacks to past college-to-NFL players, analyzing key metrics to project potential NFL outcomes while acknowledging the impact of team situation and coaching. theanalyst.com
What Do Analytics Show For Edge Rushers In NFL Draft?
Using advanced analytics like Expected Pressure Rate +/- and Snap to Pressure Time to evaluate the 2025 NFL Draft's edge rusher class, noting its depth despite a lack of consensus top-tier talent. It highlights James Pearce Jr. in pressure metrics and Abdul Carter's quick time to pressure, while also examining Total Points per snap to provide a deeper statistical comparison of the top prospects. sportsinfosolutions.com
NFL Draft: Highest-graded first-round picks at every pick slot across the last decade
Identifies the highest-graded NFL first-round draft picks at each selection slot over the last decade (2016-2024) according to PFF grades. Highlighting players like Joe Burrow, Nick and Joey Bosa, Sauce Gardner, and Patrick Mahomes, it showcases top talent and performance relative to their draft position. pff.com
Which colleges have produced the best NFL draftees since 2022
Analyzes which college football programs have produced the most impactful NFL players over the past three seasons (2022-2024) using PFF snap counts and Wins Above Replacement (WAR). It highlights programs like Georgia, Ohio State, and Alabama for consistent high production, notes Cincinnati's surprising success, and points out underperforming SEC schools relative to the number of their alumni in the NFL. The article also touches on the significant impact of quarterback development on a program's NFL player value. pff.com
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