NFL Draft History & Analysis

20 years of draft analysis • Complete redraft rankings • Team performance grades • Career value metrics

YearTop Redraft PicksBest ValueTop TeamBest Position
2025*
NYG
Jaxson Dart
QB #25
TB
Emeka Egbuka
WR #19
CAR
Tetairoa McMillan
WR #8
WAS
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Rd 7, #245 (+-1)
WAS
WAS
+-85% ROI
RB
1.3 avg
2024*
WAS
Jayden Daniels
QB #2
LV
Brock Bowers
TE #13
NYG
Malik Nabers
WR #6
SF
Dominick Puni
Rd 3, #86 (+41)
SF
SF
+-5% ROI
QB
21.3 avg
2023
LAR
Puka Nacua
WR #177
ATL
Bijan Robinson
RB #8
DET
Jahmyr Gibbs
RB #12
LAR
Puka Nacua
Rd 5, #177 (+83)
LAR
LAR
+44% ROI
RB
19.5 avg
2022
BAL
Kyle Hamilton
S #14
SF
Brock Purdy
QB #262
DET
Aidan Hutchinson
DE #2
SF
Brock Purdy
Rd 7, #262 (+75)
BUF
BUF
+110% ROI
RB
18.8 avg
2021
DAL
Micah Parsons
LB #12
KC
Creed Humphrey
OL #63
DET
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR #112
DET
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Rd 4, #112 (+86)
DET
DET
+131% ROI
OL
18.5 avg
2020
CIN
Joe Burrow
QB #1
MIN
Justin Jefferson
WR #22
LAC
Justin Herbert
QB #6
PHI
Jalen Hurts
Rd 2, #53 (+72)
CIN
CIN
+91% ROI
QB
32.5 avg
2019
TEN
A.J. Brown
WR #51
SF
Nick Bosa
DE #2
ATL
Chris Lindstrom
OL #14
TEN
A.J. Brown
Rd 2, #51 (+83)
TEN
TEN
+214% ROI
WR
20.5 avg
2018
BUF
Josh Allen
QB #7
BAL
Lamar Jackson
QB #32
SF
Fred Warner
LB #70
PHI
Jordan Mailata
Rd 7, #233 (+78)
BAL
BAL
+198% ROI
QB
28.6 avg
2017
KC
Patrick Mahomes
QB #10
CLE
Myles Garrett
DE #1
PIT
T.J. Watt
LB #30
SF
George Kittle
Rd 5, #146 (+92)
NO
NO
+202% ROI
RB
29.4 avg
2016
KC
Chris Jones
DT #37
KC
Tyreek Hill
WR #165
TEN
Derrick Henry
RB #45
KC
Tyreek Hill
Rd 5, #165 (+101)
KC
KC
+181% ROI
DT
31.6 avg
2015
MIN
Stefon Diggs
WR #146
MIN
Danielle Hunter
DE #88
NYJ
Leonard Williams
DE #6
MIN
Stefon Diggs
Rd 5, #146 (+90)
MIN
MIN
+157% ROI
DE
25.3 avg
2014
LAR
Aaron Donald
DT #13
LV
Khalil Mack
LB #5
DAL
Zack Martin
OL #16
GB
Davante Adams
Rd 2, #53 (+76)
LV
LV
+252% ROI
OL
28.6 avg
2013
KC
Travis Kelce
TE #63
HOU
DeAndre Hopkins
WR #27
PHI
Lane Johnson
OL #4
KC
Travis Kelce
Rd 3, #63 (+89)
GB
GB
+167% ROI
OL
25.9 avg
2012
SEA
Russell Wilson
QB #75
SEA
Bobby Wagner
LB #47
CAR
Luke Kuechly
LB #9
SEA
Russell Wilson
Rd 3, #75 (+112)
SEA
SEA
+221% ROI
QB
41.9 avg
2011
DEN
Von Miller
LB #2
HOU
J.J. Watt
DE #11
SEA
Richard Sherman
DB #154
SEA
Richard Sherman
Rd 5, #154 (+103)
SEA
SEA
+181% ROI
DE
36.6 avg
2010
WAS
Trent Williams
OL #4
PIT
Antonio Brown
WR #195
CIN
Geno Atkins
DT #120
PIT
Antonio Brown
Rd 6, #195 (+108)
SEA
SEA
+146% ROI
DT
27.5 avg
2009
DET
Matthew Stafford
QB #1
CLE
Alex Mack
OL #21
MIN
Percy Harvin
WR #22
GB
T.J. Lang
Rd 4, #109 (+62)
GB
GB
+97% ROI
OL
26.4 avg
2008
ATL
Matt Ryan
QB #3
GB
Josh Sitton
OL #135
ARI
Calais Campbell
DE #50
GB
Josh Sitton
Rd 4, #135 (+93)
GB
GB
+128% ROI
OL
33.8 avg
2007
SF
Patrick Willis
LB #11
CLE
Joe Thomas
OL #3
BAL
Marshal Yanda
OL #86
BAL
Marshal Yanda
Rd 3, #86 (+94)
SF
SF
+119% ROI
OL
25.2 avg
2006
NO
Jahri Evans
OL #108
CIN
Andrew Whitworth
OL #55
NYJ
Nick Mangold
OL #29
NO
Jahri Evans
Rd 4, #108 (+103)
NO
NO
+268% ROI
OL
28.0 avg
Total Players
5,115
Across all drafts
Best Draft Class
2012
Highest avg value
Top Drafting Team
SEASEA
Best overall ROI
Years Analyzed
20
2006-2025
* Draft classes from the past two years require additional time for comprehensive evaluation. Players develop at different rates across positions—quarterbacks typically need 2-3 seasons to adjust to NFL complexity, while running backs and edge rushers may show immediate impact. Year three is considered the benchmark for accurate draft assessment, allowing for scheme adjustments and development within professional systems.