How NFL draft position overpromises player potential
June 08, 2026
June 08, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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How NFL draft position overpromises player potential
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A new analysis suggests there is no correlation between athlete performance and the way the NFL values draft positions, challenging long-held beliefs about how professional football teams select new players each year.
Researchers found that higher-drafted players did not perform significantly bett . . .
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How NFL draft position overpromises player potential
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A new analysis suggests there is no correlation between athlete performance and the way the NFL values draft positions, challenging long-held beliefs about how professional football teams select new players each year.
Researchers found that higher-drafted players did not perform significantly bett . . .