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Backtest

3 prospects · 2022 draft

Each spoke: percentile within the prospect's own position (EDGE)
AH
Aidan Hutchinson
EDGE · Michigan
21.7 yo · 6'7" · 260 lb
SW
Sam Williams
EDGE · Mississippi
23.1 yo · 6'4" · 261 lb
JP
Josh Paschal
EDGE · Kentucky
22.4 yo · — · —

Headline metrics

The four numbers a GM checks first.

Aidan Hutchinson
Predicted pick
#4
range #1–#20
Bust probability
2%
0%0/5 comps
Consensus rank
#1
on 28 boards
Career arc
Bust
tier · Blue Chip
2nd-deal AAV
$38Mmodel
Sam Williams
Predicted pick
#110
range #70–#150
Bust probability
13%
0%0/5 comps
Consensus rank
#110
on 24 boards
Career arc
Starter
tier · Day 3
2nd-deal AAV
$3Mmodel
Josh Paschal
Predicted pick
#87
range #55–#119
Bust probability
30%
0%0/5 comps
Consensus rank
#74
on 24 boards
Career arc
Bust
tier · Day 2
2nd-deal AAV
$8Mmodel

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
  • Aidan Hutchinson· EDGE / DL / LB
  • Sam Williams· EDGE / DL / LB
  • Josh Paschal· EDGE / DL / LB
Axis leaders
  • ProductionAidan Hutchinson100
  • AthleticismAidan Hutchinson41
  • AgeJosh Paschal86
  • ConsensusAidan Hutchinson100
  • Per-play impact (PPA)Aidan Hutchinson50
  • Breakout ageAidan Hutchinson50
  • WorkloadAidan Hutchinson100
  • RAS × productionAidan Hutchinson0

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.
Aidan Hutchinson
  • Taco Charlton
    EDGE · #28
    Bust
  • Jonathan Allen
    EDGE · #17
    Bust
  • Yetur Gross-Matos
    EDGE · #38
    Contributor
  • Sam Hubbard
    EDGE · #77
    Franchise
  • Clelin Ferrell
    EDGE · #4
    Contributor
Sam Williams
  • Kenny Willekes
    EDGE · #225
    Bust
  • Jonathan Greenard
    EDGE · #90
    Starter
  • Darrell Taylor
    EDGE · #48
    Contributor
  • Trevis Gipson
    EDGE · #155
    Contributor
  • D.J. Wonnum
    EDGE · #117
    Starter
Josh Paschal
  • Charles Omenihu
    EDGE · #161
    Contributor
  • Breeland Speaks
    EDGE · #46
    Bust
  • Khalid Kareem
    EDGE · #147
    Bust
  • Daeshon Hall
    EDGE · #77
    Bust
  • Joe Jackson
    EDGE · #165
    Bust

Risk and opportunity flags

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

Aidan Hutchinson
Risks
  • Comp group bust rate
    2 of 3 closest comps with NFL outcomes washed out: Taco Charlton, Jonathan Allen. The neighborhood in feature space is dangerous.
Opportunities
No standout upside flags.
Sam Williams
Risks
  • Older prospect
    Age 23.1 at draft. Slightly older than the cohort median (~22.5); upside ceiling is trimmed.
Opportunities
  • Promising comp group
    2 of 3 closest comps with NFL outcomes hit Starter-or-better: Jonathan Greenard, D.J. Wonnum.
Josh Paschal
Risks
  • Comp group bust rate
    4 of 4 closest comps with NFL outcomes washed out: Breeland Speaks, Khalid Kareem, Daeshon Hall (+1 more). The neighborhood in feature space is dangerous.
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
Aidan HutchinsonSam WilliamsJosh Paschal· solid = actuals, dashed = forecast

Verdict

The model's plain-English read.

Aidan Hutchinson

Draftanomics projects Aidan Hutchinson (age 21.7 at draft) as a top-10 pick at #4 (range #1-#20, moderate band). Bust probability sits at 2% — low. The comp set is dangerous: 2 of 3 closest comps with known NFL outcomes washed out as backups or busts. Closest comps: Taco Charlton (Bust), Jonathan Allen (Bust), Yetur Gross-Matos (Contributor). Ceiling is Sam Hubbard (Franchise); floor is Yetur Gross-Matos (Contributor). 2 of 3 closest comps with NFL outcomes washed out: Taco Charlton, Jonathan Allen. The neighborhood in feature space is dangerous. The call is a hold at slot: the model's #4 and the room's #3 land on the same answer — no market edge to chase, so take him where he sits, and let the 2% bust probability break ties on draft day.

Sam Williams

Draftanomics projects Sam Williams (age 23.1 at draft) as a mid-round flyer at #110 (range #70-#150, very wide band — too little on him yet to project tightly). Bust probability sits at 13% — low. The comp set is strong: 2 of 3 closest comps with known NFL outcomes became starters or better. Closest comps: Kenny Willekes (Bust), Jonathan Greenard (Starter), Darrell Taylor (Contributor). Ceiling is Jonathan Greenard (Starter); floor is Trevis Gipson (Contributor). Age 23.1 at draft. Slightly older than the cohort median (~22.5); upside ceiling is trimmed. The call is a lean fade: the model sits 26 spots below the room's consensus #84 — don't pay sticker price. The discount is earned — older prospect leads the case against.

Josh Paschal

Draftanomics projects Josh Paschal (age 22.4 at draft) as a third-round / early Day 3 pick at #87 (range #55-#119, very wide band — too little on him yet to project tightly). Bust probability sits at 30% — real but not disqualifying. The comp set is dangerous: 4 of 4 closest comps with known NFL outcomes washed out as backups or busts. Closest comps: Charles Omenihu (Contributor), Breeland Speaks (Bust), Khalid Kareem (Bust). Ceiling is Charles Omenihu (Contributor); floor is Joe Jackson (Bust). 4 of 4 closest comps with NFL outcomes washed out: Breeland Speaks, Khalid Kareem, Daeshon Hall (+1 more). The neighborhood in feature space is dangerous. The call is a lean fade: the model sits 14 spots below the room's consensus #73 — don't pay sticker price. The discount is earned — comp group bust rate leads the case against.