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Limited public-board coverage (0 boards) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Christian Sam at pick #197; he was actually picked #178 by NWE.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Medium convictionprojected rangeRounds 4-6half of comparable prospects went picks 143-225ILB·Arizona St.
The league moved faster than our board — NWE took him at No. 178, 19 picks ahead of our No. 197 grade. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Christian Sam at #197 on draft night — a Day 3 grade — and NWE took him at No. 178. Bust risk projects at 46%, elevated against the position baseline.
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