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2016 NFL Draft prospect
Brandon Shell
6'5" · 324 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 2% and the realistic range is No. 45 to No. 201.
rank#89$1.4M
Limited public-board coverage (1 board) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Brandon Shell at pick #89; he was actually picked #158 by NYJ. Model expects a second-deal AAV around $5M/yr.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
High conviction#89OT·South Carolina
We had him No. 89 on draft night; NYJ didn't call his name until No. 158 — a 69-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Brandon Shell at #89 on draft night — a Day 2 grade — and NYJ took him at No. 158, 69 picks later than our grade. Bust risk projects at 2%, below the position median — the model has a tight grade.
Written from the live model's numbers — projected to round 3, and it updates whenever the model does. See methodology for what drives the take.
Scouting report
The written report — drafted from the fact sheet, every number traceable, honest about what we can't see yet
Why this grade
Which signals drove the grade up or down — in plain English
Consensus
The analyst room, accuracy-weighted, plus where Draftanomics disagrees with it
Production
Measurables, traits, and college play quality
Risk1
Bust probability, injury history, character flags, pre-mortem
Team fit5
How well this prospect fits each of the 32 team schemes
Will he be there?
Probability he's still on the board at each of your picks
Comps0
Historical players this prospect resembles
Film & notes
Clips, scout notes, voice memos, written reports