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rank#159$1.1M
Big Ten→ NWE's 2020 class
Limited public-board coverage (1 board) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Michael Onwenu at pick #159; he was actually picked #182 by NWE. 6 NFL seasons in, he's carved out a genuine role (grading 7.6 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $19.0M a year. So far, that's a point for our board. The 4-tier model has him as a likely starter. NFL grades have been modest so far (7% recent-3, 18% peak across 5 seasons). The AAV predictor called it: model said $16M/yr, actual was $19M.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low conviction#159G·Michigan
We had him No. 159 on draft night; NWE didn't call his name until No. 182 — a 23-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Michael Onwenu at #159 on draft night — a Day 3 grade — and NWE took him at No. 182, 23 picks later than our grade. The model's case leans on his recruiting pedigree. Bust risk projects at 6%, below the position median — the model has a tight grade. The room had him #137 pre-draft; our board sat 22 spots lower.
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
Production5
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