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The 2025 NFL draft is nearing and it is once again all that Cleveland Browns fans were left looking forward to after an abysmal 3-14 season.
So let’s talk a little bit more about what goes into the scouting process of NFL teams when funneling down who to prioritize on their NFL draft boards. While the game tape will always be king, teams do use analytics and other metrics to help inform their decisions too.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who just won the Super Bowl, are a team that has invested significantly in peripheral metrics to provide more clarity. The Browns are another team that has a heavy hand in the use of analytics.
Want to learn more about these peripheral metrics that are used to evaluate NFL draft prospects? The Daft on Draft podcast has you covered. The hosts of the podcast discuss how important production is at the college level (specifically at the defensive tackle position), how much age should impact a player’s profile, and how upside should be weighed.
You can find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.