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Backtest

3 prospects · 2022 draft

Each spoke: percentile within the prospect's own position (OL)
TS
Tyler Smith
OL · Tulsa
— · — · —
JE
Joshua Ezeudu
OL · North Carolina
— · — · —
SR
Sean Rhyan
OL · UCLA
— · — · —

Headline metrics

The four numbers a GM checks first.

Tyler Smith
Predicted pick
#10
range #1–#23
Bust probability· rough estimate
0%
0%comp-based · 0/4
Consensus rank
#45
on 26 boards
Career arc
Starter
tier · 1st Round
2nd-deal AAV
$27Mmodel
Joshua Ezeudu
Predicted pick
#93
range #69–#117
Bust probability· rough estimate
15%
0%comp-based · 0/4
Consensus rank
#101
on 2 boards
Career arc
Franchise
tier · Day 2
2nd-deal AAV
$4Mmodel
Sean Rhyan
Predicted pick
#36
range #26–#46
Bust probability· rough estimate
0%
Consensus rank
#75
on 24 boards
Career arc
arrives after the combineThe forecast needs his measurables first.
2nd-deal AAV
$8Mmodel

Feature radar

Each axis is the prospect's percentile among prospects at his position (0–100). Bigger shape = stronger across the board.

ProductionAthleticismAgeConsensusPer-play impact (PPA)Breakout ageWorkloadRAS × production
Prospects
  • Tyler Smith· Offensive line
  • Joshua Ezeudu· Offensive line
  • Sean Rhyan· Offensive line
Axis leaders
  • ProductionTyler Smith50
  • AthleticismTyler Smith50
  • AgeJoshua Ezeudu70
  • ConsensusTyler Smith57
  • Per-play impact (PPA)Tyler Smith50
  • Breakout ageTyler Smith50
  • WorkloadTyler Smith50
  • RAS × productionJoshua Ezeudu63

Comp overlap

Top five historical comps per prospect. Shared comps highlighted.

Shared comps
  • Dan FeeneyG · TBD→ shared byTyler SmithSean Rhyan
  • Antonio GarciaOT · TBD→ shared byJoshua EzeuduSean Rhyan
Tyler Smith
  • Kolton Miller
    OT · #15
    Starter
  • James Daniels
    C · #39
    Starter
  • Connor Williams
    OT · #50
    Franchise
  • Austin Jackson
    OT · #18
    Franchise
  • Dan Feeneyshared
    G · #71
    TBD
Joshua Ezeudu
  • Tytus Howard
    OT · #23
    Franchise
  • Antonio Garciashared
    OT · #85
    TBD
  • Martinas Rankin
    OT · #80
    Contributor
  • Alex Cappa
    OT · #94
    Franchise
  • Cole Madison
    G · #138
    Bust
Sean Rhyan
  • Lucas Niang
    OT · #96
    Contributor
  • Dion Dawkins
    G · #63
    TBD
  • Dan Feeneyshared
    G · #71
    TBD
  • Michael Deiter
    G · #78
    Starter
  • Antonio Garciashared
    OT · #85
    TBD

Risk and opportunity flags

Top three concerns and top two upside signals from the model.

Tyler Smith
Risks
  • Consensus skeptic
    28 boards place him at mean rank #48; model has him #10 — a 38-spot gap. When boards fade a player this hard, the model is usually the one missing something.
Opportunities
  • Strong comp group
    4 of 4 closest comps with NFL outcomes became Starters or Franchise players: Kolton Miller, James Daniels, Connor Williams (+1 more). The historical neighborhood overwhelmingly produced NFL contributors.
  • Mid-major standout
    School SP+ 5.8 (AMERICAN ATHLETIC). Strong program among non-Power-5 — the prospect dominated against decent competition.
Joshua Ezeudu
Risks
No major risks flagged.
Opportunities
  • Promising comp group
    2 of 3 closest comps with NFL outcomes hit Starter-or-better: Tytus Howard, Alex Cappa.
Sean Rhyan
Risks
  • Consensus skeptic
    25 boards place him at mean rank #74; model has him #36 — a 38-spot gap. When boards fade a player this hard, the model is usually the one missing something.
Opportunities
No standout upside flags.

Career trajectory forecast

Projected share of his team's snaps across the first four NFL seasons. Solid = seasons already played, dashed = the forecast.

0%25%50%75%100%Y1Y2Y3Y4Snap share
Tyler SmithJoshua EzeuduSean Rhyan· solid = actuals, dashed = forecast

Verdict

The model's plain-English read.

Tyler Smith

Draftanomics projects Tyler Smith as a top-10 pick at #10 (range #1-#23, moderate band). Bust probability sits at 0% — low. The comp set is strong: 4 of 4 closest comps with known NFL outcomes became starters or better. Closest comps: Kolton Miller (Starter), James Daniels (Starter), Connor Williams (Franchise). Ceiling is Austin Jackson (Franchise); floor is Dan Feeney. School SP+ 5.8 (AMERICAN ATHLETIC). Strong program among non-Power-5 — the prospect dominated against decent competition. The call is a conviction buy: the model has him 38 spots ahead of the room (board #10 vs consensus #48), and at a 0% bust probability the edge is worth paying for.

Joshua Ezeudu

Draftanomics projects Joshua Ezeudu as a third-round / early Day 3 pick at #93 (range #69-#117, wide band). Bust probability sits at 15% — manageable. The comp set is strong: 2 of 3 closest comps with known NFL outcomes became starters or better. Closest comps: Tytus Howard (Franchise), Antonio Garcia, Martinas Rankin (Contributor). Ceiling is Tytus Howard (Franchise); floor is Antonio Garcia. The call is a hold at slot: the model's #93 sits within 12 spots of the room's #105 — no market edge to chase, so take him where he sits, and let the 15% bust probability break ties on draft day.

Sean Rhyan

Draftanomics projects Sean Rhyan as a Day 2 pick at #36 (range #26-#46, moderate band). Bust probability sits at 0% — low. The comp set leans young — most of his closest comps haven't played enough NFL snaps yet to be confidently graded. Closest comps: Lucas Niang (Contributor), Dion Dawkins, Dan Feeney. Ceiling is Michael Deiter (Starter); floor is Lucas Niang (Contributor). The call is a conviction buy: the model has him 38 spots ahead of the room (board #36 vs consensus #74), and at a 0% bust probability the edge is worth paying for.