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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe
I'm sure they loved the way your players played in college, but just because they graded highly in college doesn't mean they project to be great players in the pros. I don't think PFF does a good job projecting college players to the NFL.
For example, Baker Mayfield broke all of PFF's models. I'm pretty sure he earned their highest QB grade ever. Those same models gave Mason Rudolph a higher grade than Josh Allen. When they'd do their mock drafts using their grades, they'd leave Josh Allen out of the first round entirely.
Same thing with Travon Walker and Karlaftis. I don't doubt at all that Karlaftis graded out higher in college, but Walker was drafted 29 spots higher than Karlaftis for a reason.
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"Alex Smith was drafted 23 spots higher than Aaron Rodgers for a reason."