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rank#158$1.1M
FBS Independents→ DAL's 2024 class
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Marist Liufau at pick #158; he was actually picked #87 by DAL. 2 NFL seasons in, he's barely gotten on the field (grading 1.1 of 20 per season). The 4-tier model has him as a likely role. NFL grades have been modest so far (2% recent-3, 5% peak across 1 seasons). Model expects a second-deal AAV around $5M/yr.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Medium conviction#158LB·Notre Dame
The league moved faster than our board — DAL took him at No. 87, 71 picks ahead of our No. 158 grade. His career is settling that argument now.
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Marist Liufau at #158 on draft night — a Day 3 grade — and DAL took him at No. 87, 71 picks earlier than our grade. Bust risk projects at 33%, near the position baseline.
Written from the live model's numbers — projected to round 5, and it updates whenever the model does. See methodology for what drives the take.
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
Production1
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