About this episode
If you follow Rich Hribar on Twitter -- or anywhere else -- then you know he goes deep with statistical analysis. We brought him onto the podcast to dig into this year's incoming rookie class, with the NFL Draft just a week away. What stats can signal future production? What types of players should you look for at each position? And what the heck should we do with DeVonta Smith? We'll get to all that and more ... Here's the rundown: Rich's prospect process ... 2:13 What matters at QB ... 5:08 Favorites among 2021 rookies ... 11:13 The case against Zach Wilson? ... 14:09 What signals RB production? ... 18:26 The case for Trey Sermon ... 24:29 What matters for judging WRs ... 31:22 Who stands out beyond the top WRs? ... 34:09 What to do with DeVonta Smith ... 37:56 WRs to be wary of ... 44:02 Do TEs matter? ... 47:41 Kyle Pitts ... 48:54 TE production signals ... 51:16 Check out our FREE set of Dynasty Prospect Scouting Reports or hit the DS YouTube channel for our prospect quick pods . DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE Award-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues. HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft Simulator Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.