Mar 24, 2025 · By using snap counts to define draft success, we uncovered several noteworthy positional trends — such as the strong hit rate for interior defenders in Round 1 compared to a much lower rate on Day 2. More broadly, our findings confirm that the NFL draft, at a macro level, is reasonably well-aligned.

Feb 25, 2021 · The following chart displays the outcome of each draft pick and the total draft success through the team logos. The two Super Bowl teams from the 2020 NFL season are at the top, illustrating the importance of draft success and surplus value toward team success.

1 day ago · Buffalo Bills - Josh Allen 2018 NFL Draft First Round, Seventh overall We head to Buffalo but stick to the same year and position. Josh Allen was a major risk by the Buffalo Bills in 2018.

Apr 11, 2024 · In 2023, in an effort to quantify how draft success ties into a team’s success, Sports Illustrated looked at the previous five draft classes and awarded teams points based on a variety of...

Apr 25, 2024 · Evaluating NFL Draft Success. Every year, the NFL Draft captivates football fans worldwide, offering a glimpse into the future of the league as teams vie to secure top talent and build for success. Immediately after the draft, NFL experts will …

Apr 25, 2024 · Here are the hit rates for every position in the NFL over the last twenty years based on various measurements of success.

Apr 3, 2022 · Based on the 2010-2017 data, the most likely outcome for a player drafted in rounds one and two is a second contract with a different team. For round three, the most likely outcome is no second contract (51%), but a second contract is almost a coin toss at this point. What about the price of these contracts?

Mar 6, 2020 · Which team has drafted the best since 2006? Who was the most consistent? Which team found the most draft gems? Which team drafted the most busts? All this and more is answered in PFF's latest data study.

Apr 15, 2024 · Here's a deep dive of the draft positions that produce the most success historically, with Hall of Fame players coming from all over the draft.

4 days ago · Finding first-round value in the NFL draft is always a complex and multi-faceted ordeal. Some teams prefer to select the best available players once they are on the clock—even if they are in positions of lesser statistical or monetary value. Other teams ignore lesser-valued areas, choosing instead ...