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Players who are drafted in the first and second rounds of the NFL draft have lofty expectations placed upon them. Their first season in the league can play out a multitude of ways but one of the most unfortunate ways for any player’s season to end is through injury. “Second year players have a tremendous […]
Week 4 Rookie Report
Whether they are high draft picks, late-round value picks or undrafted free agents, we’ll take a look each week of the NFL season at how NFL rookies are doing. Here’s this week’s report: Stock Up Offensive Players QB: Zach Wilson – Wilson was in the midst of a rough stretch going into Week 4. He started the […]
Predicting the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year with Analytics
The 2021 defensive draft class is a unique one. The first round was largely dominated by offensive players – the first eight picks and 18 of the 32 first-round selections were spent on offense. Regardless of the number, there are plenty of good players on the defensive side of the ball who will be strong […]
NFL Draft: Best Fits From Round 1
The NFL draft isn’t always about the best players. It’s about the best fits for players with the teams that drafted them. Here are the five best fits from Day 1: No. 1: Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons The Falcons opted to stand pat at No. 4 and draft Kyle Pitts rather than draft a […]
Using ASI to Identify Some Potential NFL Draft Sleepers and Busts
Last week, we published an article on the Athletic Success Indicator (ASI), which uses prospects’ Combine and pro day testing numbers to predict NFL success. ASI was found to be over 56% accurate for every position and could correctly predict if a player would be successful in the NFL at up to 79% accuracy for […]
Top 20 EDGE Prospects in 2021 NFL Draft
With so many pass rushers getting signed early in free agency, there may be less of a demand for EDGE rushers in the draft. That said, there are plenty to choose from. Here are the 33rd Team’s top 20 EDGE players available: 1. Kwity Paye, Michigan, 6-4, 272 Kwity Paye is a thickly-built, muscular […]
On the Clock: Seattle Seahawks
What started off as a promising 2020 season that saw the Seattle Seahawks win their first five games and eventually the NFC West once again ended in disappointment. The Seahawks were ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams. Following that tough loss, the offseason began with rumors surrounding the […]