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2015 NFL Draft prospect
James Sample
age 22.8 · 6'2" · 209 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 29% and the realistic range is No. 96 to No. 248.
Limited public-board coverage (0 boards) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded James Sample at pick #233; he was actually picked #104 by JAX. 1 NFL season in, he's hung on the fringe of the rotation (grading 5.1 of 20 per season).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low conviction#233S·Louisville
The league moved faster than our board — JAX took him at No. 104, 129 picks ahead of our No. 233 grade. His career is settling that argument now.
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Scouting report
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Consensus
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Production
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Risk0
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Team fit5
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Will he be there?
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Comps0
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Film & notes
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