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2025 NFL Draft prospect
Chris Paul
age 22.5 · 6'1" · 222 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 24% and the realistic range is No. 28 to No. 205.
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Chris Paul at pick #84; he was actually picked #172 by LAR. The 4-tier model has him as a likely starter.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics's take
Draftanomics had Chris Paul at #84 on draft night — a Day 2 grade — and LAR took him at No. 172. The model's case leans on his age curve and broad top-100 board coverage. Bust risk projects at 24%, below the position median — the model has a tight grade. The room had him #129 pre-draft; our board was 45 spots higher.
Written from the live model's numbers — projected to round 3, and it updates whenever the model does. See methodology for what drives the take.
Draftanomics Pick?
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
Risk2
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