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📉 You Can Bet on Every Aspect of the NFL Draft. But Do Sportsbooks Actually Know Anything?
(… I find it hard to believe people would bet on something that seems so easy to manipulate)
https://www.theringer.com/nfl-draft/2024/4<…

You Can Bet on Every Aspect of the NFL Draft. But Do Sportsbooks Actually Know Anything?
Draft intel is in scarce supply. When a line moves dramatically in a draft market, it’s rarely because an oddsmaker has inside information. They’re just as gullible as the rest of us.

‘Finding Rams,’ Part II: One year behind the scenes of the NFL Draft scouting process https://theathletic.com/5468042/2024/05/03/rams-nfl-draft-scouting-behind-the-scenes/

‘Finding Rams,’ Part II: One year behind the scenes of the NFL Draft scouting process
Teams spent millions of dollars and spend thousands of hours on evaluation — and still, some of the draft will come down to pure luck.

Raiders OL Andrew Coker named UDFA to watch after 2024 NFL Draft https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/03/raiders-ol-andrew-coker-named-udfa-to-watch-after-2024-nfl-draft/

Raiders OL Andrew Coker named UDFA to watch after 2024 NFL Draft
Raiders OL Andrew Coker named UDFA to watch after 2024 NFL Draft

Grading the Cowboys’ draft class and recent signing of Ezekiel Elliott https://theathletic.com/5467180/2024/05/03/dallas-cowboys-draft-grades-ezekiel-elliott/

Grading the Cowboys’ draft class and recent signing of Ezekiel Elliott
Analyzing some key pieces, from the Day 1 trade back, to filling needs, getting value and bringing back a familiar face at running back.

Czech FM on Ukrainian draft-aged men abroad: We do not support those who avoid legal obligations: https://benborges.xyz/2024/05/03/czech-fm-on.html

The moments that made Olu Fashanu a Jets first-round NFL Draft pick https://theathletic.com/5464862/2024/05/03/olu-fashanu-jets-nfl-draft-tyron-smith/

The moments that made Olu Fashanu a Jets first-round NFL Draft pick
Fashanu had no way to know in high school that as he studied Tyron Smith film, his destiny would be to play for the Jets — and with Smith.

Las Vegas Raiders signed undrafted free agent the rest of the league just forgot to draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/las_vegas_raiders_signed_undrafted_free_agent_the_rest_of…

Las Vegas Raiders signed undrafted free agent the rest of the league just forgot to draft
The Las Vegas Raiders, under the leadership of new general manager Tom Telesco, have made significant strides in their scouting process. Just take a look at their 2024 NFL Draft class-it's hard to deny that they're already surpassing the achievements of their previous regimes. This draft class, one of their best in recent memory, is a testament to the positive changes Telesco has brought, and they haven't even stepped on the field yet. By looking at where he got each player, the value he got th…

NFC rookies picked after NFL Draft Day 1 who could earn key roles in 2024: Marshawn Lloyd among 16 sleepers

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/…

NFC rookies picked after NFL Draft Day 1 who could earn key roles in 2024: Marshawn Lloyd among 16 sleepers
These players were drafted after the first round, but have the skill set and natural talent to shine as rookies

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta explains why Lamar Jackson, Torrey Smith played into decision to draft Devontez Walker

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/n…

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta explains why Lamar Jackson, Torrey Smith played into decision to draft Devontez Walker
The Ravens landed Walker in the fourth round of this year's draft

NFL Draft 2024: Patriots rookie Javon Baker is convinced he's already a top-10 WR in the league

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-dra

NFL Draft 2024: Patriots rookie Javon Baker is convinced he's already a top-10 WR in the league
Baker isn't lacking in confidence