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Backtest

2 prospects · 2020 draft

Each spoke: percentile within the prospect's own position (S)
LS
L'Jarius Sneed
S · Louisiana Tech
23.3 yo · 6'0" · 192 lb
VS
Vernon Scott
S · TCU
22.6 yo · — · —
Tiebreaker
High confidence
Take L'Jarius Sneed over Vernon Scott.

Decisive factor: a bust risk 52 points lower. Reinforced by 79-pick gap on Draftanomics projection and $15M/yr more in projected second-deal AAV.

Headline metrics

The four numbers a GM checks first.

L'Jarius Sneed
Predicted pick
#142
range #98–#186
Bust probability· rough estimate
0%
0%comp-based · 0/5
Consensus rank
#152
on 3 boards
Career arc
Bust
tier · Day 3
2nd-deal AAV
$19Mmodel
Vernon Scott
Predicted pick
#221
range #183–#259
Bust probability· rough estimate
52%
0%comp-based · 0/5
Consensus rank
—
no boards yet
Career arc
Franchise
tier · Day 3
2nd-deal AAV
$4Mmodel

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
  • L'Jarius Sneed· CB / S
  • Vernon Scott· CB / S
Axis leaders
  • ProductionL'Jarius Sneed0
  • AthleticismL'Jarius Sneed38
  • AgeVernon Scott61
  • ConsensusVernon Scott7
  • Per-play impact (PPA)L'Jarius Sneed50
  • Breakout ageL'Jarius Sneed50
  • WorkloadL'Jarius Sneed100
  • RAS × productionL'Jarius Sneed0

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.
L'Jarius Sneed
  • Rayshawn Jenkins
    S · #113
    Bust
  • Miles Killebrew
    S · #111
    Contributor
  • Jaquiski Tartt
    S · #46
    Franchise
  • Treston Decoud
    S · #169
    Bust
  • Clayton Fejedelem
    S · #245
    Contributor
Vernon Scott
  • Adrian Amos
    S · #142
    Franchise
  • Foyesade Oluokun
    S · #200
    Starter
  • Damarious Randall
    S · #30
    Franchise
  • Marqui Christian
    S · #167
    Bust
  • K.J. Dillon
    S · #159
    Bust

Risk and opportunity flags

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

L'Jarius Sneed
Risks
  • Older prospect
    Age 23.2 at draft. Slightly older than the cohort median (~22.5); upside ceiling is trimmed.
  • Comp group bust rate
    2 of 3 closest comps with NFL outcomes washed out: Rayshawn Jenkins, Treston Decoud. The neighborhood in feature space is dangerous.
Opportunities
No standout upside flags.
Vernon Scott
Risks
  • No athletic testing
    No Combine drills or Pro Day numbers on file while most of the class has tested — the athletic part of the grade is unmeasured.
  • Comp group has bust risk
    2 of 5 closest comps with NFL outcomes ended up backups or busts: Marqui Christian, K.J. Dillon. Mixed signal from history.
Opportunities
  • Promising comp group
    3 of 5 closest comps with NFL outcomes hit Starter-or-better: Adrian Amos, Foyesade Oluokun, Damarious Randall.

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%Y1Y2Y3Y4Y5Y6Snap share
L'Jarius SneedVernon Scott· solid = actuals, dashed = forecast

Verdict

The model's plain-English read.

L'Jarius Sneed

Draftanomics projects L'Jarius Sneed (age 23.2 at draft) as a mid-round flyer at #142 (range #98-#186, very wide band — too little on him yet to project tightly). Bust probability sits at 0% — low. The comp set is dangerous: 2 of 3 closest comps with known NFL outcomes washed out as backups or busts. Closest comps: Rayshawn Jenkins (Bust), Miles Killebrew (Contributor), Jaquiski Tartt (Franchise). Ceiling is Jaquiski Tartt (Franchise); floor is Clayton Fejedelem (Contributor). 2 of 3 closest comps with NFL outcomes washed out: Rayshawn Jenkins, Treston Decoud. The neighborhood in feature space is dangerous. The call is a hold at slot: the model's #142 sits within 12 spots of the room's #130 — no market edge to chase, so take him where he sits, and let the 0% bust probability break ties on draft day.

Vernon Scott

Draftanomics projects Vernon Scott (age 22.6 at draft) as a Day 3 dart throw at #221 (range #183-#259, very wide band — too little on him yet to project tightly). Bust probability sits at 52% — elevated. The comp set is strong: 3 of 5 closest comps with known NFL outcomes became starters or better. Closest comps: Adrian Amos (Franchise), Foyesade Oluokun (Starter), Damarious Randall (Franchise). Ceiling is Damarious Randall (Franchise); floor is Foyesade Oluokun (Starter). No Combine drills or Pro Day numbers on file while most of the class has tested — the athletic part of the grade is unmeasured. The call is a hold: no public board ranks him, so the model's #221 stands alone — and with bust risk at 52%, let the room catch up before paying a premium.