Are you ready for the NFL Draft?
I've always been fascinated by the NFL Draft, player personnel and talent evaluation. While attending USC and working for the school's television station, I was tasked with a story to predict the draft positions for USC's prospects prior to the 2000 NFL draft. I had such a good time putting the story together that I decided to put a mock draft together for the entire 1st Round. I've put together a mock draft every year since. In 2014, friends and family finally talked me into building a website for my analysis and readyforthedraft.com was born.
I don't have any contacts in the NFL, but this is definitely more than just a hobby for me, it's my passion and I put in the work and enjoy studying the game. I've watch over 250 college games in each season (I have no idea how my DVR or my wife put up with me!). My goal every year is to watch at least one complete game for each of the 129 FBS programs, along with a few FCS schools. When it comes to my mock drafts, I look for who would be the best fit for each NFL team and whose game can transition to the next level. I try to analyze past drafts as a tool to assist in determining when players should be coming off the board. I am glad you've taken the time to stop by readyforthedraft.com and hope you enjoy the read!