The NFL Draft process is a wonderful time for fans and analysts alike. It brings a sense of hope to each fanbase and excitement for the following season. The process in making decisions in both the front office and mock drafts derives from in-depth film study and understanding the analytics that contextualizes the film.
In 2021, I started to SKOL Search series, profiling the Vikings draft needs, mock drafts and scouting reports of various prospects that the Vikings might target in the NFL Draft. Over the course of the series the next 20 weeks, there will be a lot of varying opinions on what the Vikings should do in the offseason.
The purpose of this series is to educate about prospects and processes. This piece specifically is meant to lay out my process including grading scale, what I prioritize and how I have my big board and positional ranking structured.