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rank#23$3.9M
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Michael Carter at pick #23; he was actually picked #107 by NYJ. 5 NFL seasons in, he's carved out a genuine role (grading 9.0 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $1.2M a year. So far, that's a point for our board. The 4-tier model has him as a likely role. NFL grades have been modest so far (1% recent-3, 6% peak across 4 seasons).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
High conviction#23RB·North Carolina
We had him No. 23 on draft night; NYJ didn't call his name until No. 107 — a 84-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Michael Carter at #23 on draft night — a 1st round grade — and NYJ took him at No. 107, 84 picks later than our grade. The model's case leans on broad top-100 board coverage. Bust risk projects at 6%, below the position median — the model has a tight grade. The room had him #86 pre-draft; our board was 63 spots higher.
Written from the live model's numbers — projected to round 1, and it updates whenever the model does. See methodology for what drives the take.
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
Production4
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