School of Scott 2025 NFL Combine Data You Need To Know Before it Happens
Feb 28, 2025
Theo Gremminger, a fantasy football analyst, joins Ryan Heath to dissect the upcoming 2025 NFL Combine and its implications for fantasy players. They explore how combine data can influence draft strategies, emphasizing the importance of metrics like speed for running backs and tight ends, while cautioning against overvaluing them for wide receivers. The duo also discusses strategies for evaluating running back prospects and the surprising insights from Burkson's paradox in drafting decisions, urging fantasy managers to focus on draft capital over athleticism.
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Draft Capital vs. Combine
- Draft capital is the most important predictor of fantasy football success.
- Combine athleticism matters more at the extremes (very high or very low).
RB Speed and Draft Capital
- Teams overvalue running back speed, prioritizing it over other metrics.
- Prioritize draft capital, as highly drafted players get more opportunities.
Jalen Wright Example
- Jalen Wright's impressive Combine boosted his dynasty value.
- However, draft capital trumps Combine results, especially for Day 3 picks.