Pre Draft Data Dump Running Backs

Reply to Pre Draft Data Dump Running Backs on Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:52:30 GMT

The Gipper — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:52:30 GMT

@gftchris said:

Gip, if you're feeling like you have the time, I'd be interested to see a breakdown of the players elected to the pro-bowl, by position, and what round the were drafted in (if at all). Say, over the last ten years, 60-70 pro-bowl quarterbacks (lots of repeats probably), and how many were in the top 5 picks, top 20, top 50, whatever.

If not, don't worry, I *may* get around to it myself.

I will start a new thread on this.

Reply to Pre Draft Data Dump Running Backs on Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:44:48 GMT

The Gipper — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:44:48 GMT

@gftchris said:

Gip, if you're feeling like you have the time, I'd be interested to see a breakdown of the players elected to the pro-bowl, by position, and what round the were drafted in (if at all). Say, over the last ten years, 60-70 pro-bowl quarterbacks (lots of repeats probably), and how many were in the top 5 picks, top 20, top 50, whatever.

If not, don't worry, I *may* get around to it myself.

Well, I may get around to that......but I did do something with the RBs. Since 1970 here are the number of Pro Bowl RBs drafted in each round:

1st: 69

2d: 34

3rd: 15

4th: 13

5th: 12

6th: 10

7th: 5

8th: 2

9th: 3

10th: 2 (including Ernest Byner)

For what that's worth.

Reply to Pre Draft Data Dump Running Backs on Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:21:51 GMT

The Gipper — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:21:51 GMT

Note the devaluation in the RB position: In the last 10 years only two RBs have been taken Top 5.....one a complete bust, the other borderline. Compare the 70s/80s....where a Top 5 RB was taken nearly every year.

Oh, and don't draft a Penn St. RB high. It spells disaster.

However, the "Bust rate" for RBs overall since 1970 is less than at most other positions. Less than a third of RBs busted........where we saw 50% figures for like QBs and DEs.

The "turn of the century" saw some good ones: James/LDT/Lewis/Williams (ultimately a good RB despite a rough start)

But since then....very, very spotty.

Reply to Pre Draft Data Dump Running Backs on Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:18:00 GMT

gftChris — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:18:00 GMT

Gip, if you're feeling like you have the time, I'd be interested to see a breakdown of the players elected to the pro-bowl, by position, and what round the were drafted in (if at all). Say, over the last ten years, 60-70 pro-bowl quarterbacks (lots of repeats probably), and how many were in the top 5 picks, top 20, top 50, whatever.

If not, don't worry, I *may* get around to it myself.