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2018 NFL Draft prospect
Kalen Ballage
age 22.3
On the live board, bust risk sits at 29% and the realistic range is No. 12 to No. 189.
rank#68$1.6MCompDavid Cobb
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Kalen Ballage at pick #68; he was actually picked #131 by MIA. 4 NFL seasons in, he's hung on the fringe of the rotation (grading 6.2 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $0.8M a year. The 4-tier model leans toward the bust tier as the most likely outcome; elite upside is only 3%. NFL grades have been modest so far (0% recent-3, 0% peak across 4 seasons).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low conviction#68RB·Arizona St.
We had him No. 68 on draft night; MIA didn't call his name until No. 131 — a 63-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
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
Risk3
Bust probability, injury history, character flags, pre-mortem
Team fit5
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
Comps5
Historical players this prospect resembles
Film & notes
Clips, scout notes, voice memos, written reports