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2022 NFL Draft prospect
Brandon Smith
age 21.0 · 6'4" · 250 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 19% and the realistic range is No. 48 to No. 213.
rank#95$1.3MCompKamal Martin
Big Ten→ CAR's 2022 class
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Brandon Smith at pick #95; he was actually picked #120 by CAR. 2 NFL seasons in, he's barely gotten on the field (grading 0.2 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $0.2M a year. So far, the league's caution is winning the argument. The 4-tier model leans toward the bust tier as the most likely outcome; elite upside is only 5%. NFL grades have been modest so far (0% recent-3, 1% peak across 2 seasons).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Medium conviction#95LB·Penn St.
We had him No. 95 on draft night; CAR didn't call his name until No. 120 — a 25-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
Production2
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