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2018 NFL Draft prospect
Bilal Nichols
age 21.6 · 6'4" · 306 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 23% and the realistic range is No. 104 to No. 238.
Limited public-board coverage (0 boards) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Bilal Nichols at pick #187; he was actually picked #145 by CHI. 8 NFL seasons in, he's hung on the fringe of the rotation (grading 7.0 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $5.5M a year. The 4-tier model has him as a likely starter. NFL grades have been modest so far (3% recent-3, 16% peak across 7 seasons). Model predicted $10M/yr; actual $6M (over by $4M).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low conviction#187DT·Delaware
The league moved faster than our board — CHI took him at No. 145, 42 picks ahead of our No. 187 grade. His career is settling that argument now.
Scouting report
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Why this grade
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Consensus
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Production7
Measurables, traits, and college play quality
Risk0
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Team fit5
How well this prospect fits each of the 32 team schemes
Will he be there?
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Comps0
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Film & notes
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