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2017 NFL Draft prospect
Malik McDowell
age 20.9 · 6'6" · 295 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 22% and the realistic range is No. 15 to No. 145.
rank#41$2.8MCompDarius Philon
Big Ten→ SEA's 2017 class
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Malik McDowell at pick #41; he was actually picked #35 by SEA. The 4-tier model has him as a likely role.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Medium conviction#41DT·Michigan St.
We had him No. 41 on draft night, and the league mostly agreed — SEA took him at No. 35. The seasons since are the scoreboard.
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
Risk3
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
Comps5
Historical players this prospect resembles
Film & notes
Clips, scout notes, voice memos, written reports