Refreshed just now
2024 NFL Draft prospect
D.J. James
age 23.1
On the live board, bust risk sits at 35% and the realistic range is No. 48 to No. 236.
rank#128$1.1MCompCamryn Bynum
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded D.J. James at pick #128; he was actually picked #192 by SEA. 1 NFL season in, he's barely gotten on the field (grading -3.3 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $0.8M a year. So far, the league's caution is winning the argument. The 4-tier model has him as a likely starter. Model predicted $6M/yr; actual $1M (over by $5M).
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
High conviction#128CB·Auburn
We had him No. 128 on draft night; SEA didn't call his name until No. 192 — a 64-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
Production
Measurables, traits, and college play quality
Risk5
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