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2022 NFL Draft prospect
Jake Ferguson
age 23.3 · 6'5" · 250 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 17% and the realistic range is No. 86 to No. 241.
rank#242CompJosiah Deguara
Big Ten→ DAL's 2022 class
Limited public-board coverage (1 board) — grade leans on stats + athleticism alone
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Jake Ferguson at pick #242; he was actually picked #129 by DAL. 4 NFL seasons in, he's carved out a genuine role (grading 7.8 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $12.5M a year. The 4-tier model gives him a 42% chance at an elite career. NFL grades have been modest so far (8% recent-3, 23% peak across 3 seasons). Model predicted $18M/yr; actual $13M (over by $6M).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low conviction#242TE·Wisconsin
The league moved faster than our board — DAL took him at No. 129, 113 picks ahead of our No. 242 grade. 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
Production3
Measurables, traits, and college play quality
Risk6
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