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rank#49$2.3M
Limited public-board coverage (2 boards) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Ben Powers at pick #49; he was actually picked #123 by BAL. 7 NFL seasons in, he's hung on the fringe of the rotation (grading 6.8 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $13.0M a year. The 4-tier model gives him a 31% chance at an elite career. His NFL play has graded as a solid starter (11% recent-3, 25% peak across 6 seasons). Model predicted $16M/yr; actual $13M (over by $3M).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low conviction#49G·Oklahoma
We had him No. 49 on draft night; BAL didn't call his name until No. 123 — a 74-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Ben Powers at #49 on draft night — a Day 2 grade — and BAL took him at No. 123, 74 picks later than our grade. The model's case leans on his age curve. Bust risk projects at 16%, below the position median — the model has a tight grade. The room had him #113 pre-draft; our board was 64 spots higher.
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
Production6
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
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