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Backtest

3 prospects · 2016 draft

Each spoke: percentile within the prospect's own position (DT)
RN
Robert Nkemdiche
DT · Mississippi
21.6 yo · 6'3" · 294 lb
SR
Sheldon Rankins
DT · Louisville
22.1 yo · 6'1" · 299 lb
KC
Kenny Clark
DT · UCLA
20.6 yo · 6'3" · 314 lb

Headline metrics

The four numbers a GM checks first.

Robert Nkemdiche
Predicted pick
#26
range #16–#36
Bust probability
48%
Consensus rank
#19
on 20 boards
Career arc
arrives after the combineThe forecast needs his measurables first.
2nd-deal AAV
$11Mmodel
Sheldon Rankins
Predicted pick
#18
range #11–#25
Bust probability
0%
Consensus rank
#11
on 20 boards
Career arc
arrives after the combineThe forecast needs his measurables first.
2nd-deal AAV
$14Mmodel
Kenny Clark
Predicted pick
#20
range #10–#30
Bust probability
0%
Consensus rank
#25
on 17 boards
Career arc
arrives after the combineThe forecast needs his measurables first.
2nd-deal AAV
$26Mmodel

Feature radar

Each axis is the prospect's percentile among prospects at his position (0–100). Bigger shape = stronger across the board.

ProductionAthleticismAgeConsensusPer-play impact (PPA)Breakout ageWorkloadRAS × production
Prospects
  • Robert Nkemdiche· EDGE / DL / LB
  • Sheldon Rankins· EDGE / DL / LB
  • Kenny Clark· EDGE / DL / LB
Axis leaders
  • ProductionRobert Nkemdiche50
  • AthleticismRobert Nkemdiche75
  • AgeSheldon Rankins81
  • ConsensusRobert Nkemdiche95
  • Per-play impact (PPA)Robert Nkemdiche50
  • Breakout ageRobert Nkemdiche50
  • WorkloadRobert Nkemdiche50
  • RAS × productionRobert Nkemdiche100

Comp overlap

Top five historical comps per prospect. Shared comps highlighted.

No shared comps in the top five. Each prospect has a distinct historical profile.
Robert Nkemdiche
  • comps arrive after the combineBefore the combine there isn't enough measured data to match him confidently against past players. Comparisons draw on recent NFL careers (2021–2024) and fill in once combine numbers and game-by-game stats land.
Sheldon Rankins
  • comps arrive after the combineBefore the combine there isn't enough measured data to match him confidently against past players. Comparisons draw on recent NFL careers (2021–2024) and fill in once combine numbers and game-by-game stats land.
Kenny Clark
  • comps arrive after the combineBefore the combine there isn't enough measured data to match him confidently against past players. Comparisons draw on recent NFL careers (2021–2024) and fill in once combine numbers and game-by-game stats land.

Risk and opportunity flags

Top three concerns and top two upside signals from the model.

Robert Nkemdiche
Risks
No major risks flagged.
Opportunities
No standout upside flags.
Sheldon Rankins
Risks
No major risks flagged.
Opportunities
No standout upside flags.
Kenny Clark
Risks
No major risks flagged.
Opportunities
No standout upside flags.

Career trajectory forecast

Projected share of his team's snaps across the first four NFL seasons. Solid = seasons already played, dashed = the forecast.

0%25%50%75%100%Y1Y2Y3Y4Snap share
Robert NkemdicheSheldon RankinsKenny Clark· solid = actuals, dashed = forecast

Verdict

The model's plain-English read.

Robert Nkemdiche

Draftanomics projects Robert Nkemdiche (age 21.6 at draft) as a first-round pick at #26 (range #16-#36, moderate band). Bust probability sits at 48% — elevated. The call is a hold at slot: the model's #26 and the room's #26 land on the same answer — no market edge to chase, so take him where he sits, and let the 48% bust probability break ties on draft day.

Sheldon Rankins

Draftanomics projects Sheldon Rankins (age 22.1 at draft) as a first-round pick at #18 (range #11-#25, moderate band). Bust probability sits at 0% — low. The call is a hold at slot: the model's #18 and the room's #18 land on the same answer — no market edge to chase, so take him where he sits, and let the 0% bust probability break ties on draft day.

Kenny Clark

Draftanomics projects Kenny Clark (age 20.6 at draft) as a first-round pick at #20 (range #10-#30, moderate band). Bust probability sits at 0% — low. The call is a value lean: #20 against a consensus #32 is a 12-spot edge — enough to move him up the queue, not enough to reach a round early.