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rank#242
Big Ten→ BUF's 2016 class
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Cardale Jones at pick #242; he was actually picked #139 by BUF. 1 NFL season in, he's hung on the fringe of the rotation (grading 6.7 of 20 per season).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
High conviction#242QB·Ohio St.
The league moved faster than our board — BUF took him at No. 139, 103 picks ahead of our No. 242 grade. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Cardale Jones at #242 on draft night — a Day 3 grade — and BUF took him at No. 139, 103 picks earlier than our grade. The model's case leans on his age curve and broad top-100 board coverage. Bust risk projects at 29%, near the position baseline. The room had him #164 pre-draft; our board sat 78 spots lower.
Written from the live model's numbers — projected to round 7, 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
Risk
Bust probability, injury history, character flags, pre-mortem
Team fit
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
Comps
Historical players this prospect resembles
Film & notes
Clips, scout notes, voice memos, written reports