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Limited public-board coverage (0 boards) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Austin Shepherd at pick #78; he was actually picked #228 by MIN. Model expects a second-deal AAV around $8M/yr.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
High conviction#78OT·Alabama
We had him No. 78 on draft night; MIN didn't call his name until No. 228 — a 150-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Austin Shepherd at #78 on draft night — a Day 2 grade — and MIN took him at No. 228, 150 picks later than our grade. Bust risk projects at 8%, below the position median — the model has a tight grade.
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
Production
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