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The 10 Draft Commandments
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Don’t draft a running back in the first round
Don’t trade up (unless it’s a quarterback)
Wait to draft your wide receiver
Don't overuse the “generational prospect” label
Scout the player, not the helmet
Avoid the late breakout/older prospect
Beware the workout warrior
The 40-yard dash time is the best metric
There are no good linebacker prospects
Post-processing QB prospects
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Steven and Diante get ready for the start of the football calendar by analyzing and debating some of the most common clichés and trends NFL teams fall victim to when preparing for the draft.
Don’t draft a running back in the first round (
3:54)
Don’t trade up (unless it’s a quarterback)(
10:48)
Wait to draft your wide receiver (
18:01)
Don't overuse the “generational prospect” label (
23:14)
Scout the player, not the helmet (
28:01)
Avoid the late breakout/older prospect (
30:28)
Beware the workout warrior (
34:52)
The 40-yard dash time is the best metric (
41:13)
There are no good linebacker prospects (
44:55)
Post-processing QB prospects (
50:59)
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