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Scheme:Spread3-4Match ZoneHybrid
Picks
8
1st @ #27
Draft capital
14.4
more capital than 44% of teams
Top model fit
Justin Fields
QB · best blend of grade and roster need
Draft haul
B
Solid value haul (picks averaged 34.9 sp…
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Who BALshould take — each prospect's model grade, weighted up where the roster is thin, so highly graded players at positions BAL needs rise to the top.

50/50 prospects
Rank↑PlayerPosTierCollegePos needModel rankFitWhy he fits
1
Justin Fieldsblend#1
QBBlue Chip· Ohio St.· model #1
QBBlue ChipOhio St.low need#10.98A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
2
Trevor Lawrenceblend#2
QBBlue Chip· Clemson· model #2
QBBlue ChipClemsonlow need#20.89A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
3
Patrick Surtain IIblend#7$8M
CB1st Round· Alabama· model #7
CB1st RoundAlabamalow need#70.84A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
4
Zach Wilsonblend#10
QB1st Round· BYU· model #10
QB1st RoundBYUlow need#100.82A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
5
Trey Lanceblend#16
QB1st Round· North Dakota St.· model #16
QB1st RoundNorth Dakota St.low need#160.81A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
6
Penei Sewellblend#11$6M
OL1st Round· Oregon· model #11
OL1st RoundOregonlow need#110.74A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
7
Rashawn Slaterblend#14$6M
OL1st Round· Northwestern· model #14
OL1st RoundNorthwesternlow need#140.73A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
8
Jaycee Hornblend#28$4M
CB1st Round· South Carolina· model #28
CB1st RoundSouth Carolinalow need#280.73A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
9
Alijah Vera-Tuckerblend#17$5M
OL1st Round· USC· model #17
OL1st RoundUSClow need#170.73A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
10
Teven Jenkinsblend#18$5M
OL1st Round· Oklahoma St.· model #18
OL1st RoundOklahoma St.low need#180.73A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
11
Christian Darrisawblend#19$4M
OL1st Round· Virginia Tech· model #19
OL1st RoundVirginia Techlow need#190.72A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
12
Landon Dickersonblend#24$4M
OL1st Round· Alabama· model #24
OL1st RoundAlabamalow need#240.69A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
13
Alex Leatherwoodblend#25$4M
OL1st Round· Alabama· model #25
OL1st RoundAlabamalow need#250.69A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
14
Micah Parsonsblend#6$8M
LBBlue Chip· Penn St.· model #6
LBBlue ChipPenn St.low need#60.68A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
15
DeVonta Smithblend#3$11M
WRBlue Chip· Alabama· model #3
WRBlue ChipAlabamalow need#30.68A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
16
Ja'Marr Chaseblend#4$10M
WRBlue Chip· LSU· model #4
WRBlue ChipLSUlow need#40.68A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
17
Caleb Farleyblend#37$3M
CBDay 2· Virginia Tech· model #37
CBDay 2Virginia Techlow need#370.68A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
18
Eric Stokesblend#38$3M
CBDay 2· Georgia· model #38
CBDay 2Georgialow need#380.68A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
19
Najee Harrisblend#5$9M
RBBlue Chip· Alabama· model #5
RBBlue ChipAlabamalow need#50.67A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
20
Creed Humphreyblend#31$3M
OL1st Round· Oklahoma· model #31
OL1st RoundOklahomalow need#310.66A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
21
Samuel Cosmiblend#34$3M
OLDay 2· Texas· model #34
OLDay 2Texaslow need#340.65A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
22
Javonte Williamsblend#8$7M
RB1st Round· North Carolina· model #8
RB1st RoundNorth Carolinalow need#80.63A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
23
Rashod Batemanblend#9$7M
WR1st Round· Minnesota· model #9
WR1st RoundMinnesotalow need#90.62A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
24
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoahblend#13$6M
LB1st Round· Notre Dame· model #13
LB1st RoundNotre Damelow need#130.62A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
25
Mac Jones
QBDay 2· Alabama· model #56
QBDay 2Alabamalow need#560.61A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
26
Jaylen Waddleblend#12$6M
WR1st Round· Alabama· model #12
WR1st RoundAlabamalow need#120.61A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
27
Jaelan Phillipsblend#20$4M
DL1st Round· Miami (FL)· model #20
DL1st RoundMiami (FL)low need#200.60A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
28
Liam Eichenbergblend#41$3M
OLDay 2· Notre Dame· model #41
OLDay 2Notre Damelow need#410.60A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
29
Kyle Pittsblend#15$5M
TE1st Round· Florida· model #15
TE1st RoundFloridalow need#150.60A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
30
Wyatt Davisblend#43$3M
OLDay 2· Ohio St.· model #43
OLDay 2Ohio St.low need#430.59A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
31
Richie Grantblend#55$2M
CBDay 2· Central Florida· model #55
CBDay 2Central Floridalow need#550.59A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
32
Jevon Hollandblend#58$2M
SDay 2· Oregon· model #58
SDay 2Oregonlow need#580.58A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
33
Trey Smithblend#47$2M
OLDay 2· Tennessee· model #47
OLDay 2Tennesseelow need#470.58A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
34
Rondale Mooreblend#21$4M
WR1st Round· Purdue· model #21
WR1st RoundPurduelow need#210.58A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
35
Elijah Mooreblend#22$4M
WR1st Round· Mississippi· model #22
WR1st RoundMississippilow need#220.57A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
36
Elijah Moldenblend#67$2M
CBDay 2· Washington· model #67
CBDay 2Washingtonlow need#670.57A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
37
Jalen Mayfield
OLDay 2· Michigan· model #49
OLDay 2Michiganlow need#490.56A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
38
Michael Carterblend#23$4M
RB1st Round· North Carolina· model #23
RB1st RoundNorth Carolinalow need#230.56A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
39
Asante Samuel Jr.blend#71$2M
CBDay 2· Florida St.· model #71
CBDay 2Florida St.low need#710.56A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
40
Andre Cisco
CBDay 2· Syracuse· model #73
CBDay 2Syracuselow need#730.56A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
41
Quinn Meinerz
CDay 2· Wisconsin–Whitewater· model #51
CDay 2Wisconsin–Whitewaterlow need#510.56A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
42
Brady Christensenblend#52$2M
OLDay 2· BYU· model #52
OLDay 2BYUlow need#520.56A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
43
Drew Dalman
CDay 2· Stanford· model #53
CDay 2Stanfordlow need#530.55A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
44
Travis Etienneblend#26$4M
RB1st Round· Clemson· model #26
RB1st RoundClemsonlow need#260.55A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
45
Zaven Collinsblend#29$4M
LB1st Round· Tulsa· model #29
LB1st RoundTulsalow need#290.55A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
46
Christian Barmoreblend#30$4M
DL1st Round· Alabama· model #30
DL1st RoundAlabamalow need#300.55A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
47
Tyson Campbellblend#76$1M
CBDay 2· Georgia· model #76
CBDay 2Georgialow need#760.55A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
48
Kadarius Toneyblend#27$4M
WR1st Round· Florida· model #27
WR1st RoundFloridalow need#270.54A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
49
Aaron Robinsonblend#77$1M
CBDay 2· Central Florida· model #77
CBDay 2Central Floridalow need#770.54A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
50
Greg Newsome II
CBDay 2· Northwestern· model #78
CBDay 2Northwesternlow need#780.54A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.