Category: Data & Analytics Research

Can College ADOT Predict Quarterbacks’ NFL Success?

In part 47 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked to find whether a quarterback’s college career Average Depth of Target (ADOT) can predict their NFL success. By analyzing data from the top 30 NFL finishers since 2013, we found whether there is a correlation between college ADOT and NFL success, specifically within the […]

Quarterback College Completion Percentage: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In part 46 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into Quarterback college completion percentages to see if it can predict their NFL success. We had great results with standard statistical methods which you will see within this article. Here’s everything that our number-crunching prevailed: Methodology Our study focused on the top 30 fantasy […]

Quarterback College Sack Rate: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For the 45th installment of the “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into quarterback college sack rates. The objective was to see if sack rate percentages were consistently predictive of either high or low fantasy finishes. From this research, we found an optimal sack percentage range that occurred at a higher rate which you can […]

Running Back College Yards Per Carry (YPC): Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For part 44 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we investigated whether a Running Back’s college yards per carry (YPC) can predict their NFL success. We found an optimal range where an increased rate in the top 10 occurs and applied standard statistical methods. Here are all of our findings: Methodology We gathered data on […]

Wide Receiver College Yards Per Route Run: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In the 43rd Part of our “Does It Matter?” series, we dove into the statistical relationship between a wide receiver’s college yards per route run (Y/RR) and their success in the NFL. By using data since 2018, we found an optimal range for Y/RR which you can apply to your prospect scouting tool bag. This […]

Wide Receiver Draft Capital: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For our “Does It Matter?” series, Part 42, we dove into the question of whether there is correlation between a wide receiver’s draft capital and their NFL success. Our analysis used historical data since 2003 to attempt to identify patterns that may have predictive power. This analysis is particularly valuable for comparing two players or […]