View the RAS scores for the Broncos' draft class
View the RAS scores for the Broncos' draft class
Kent Lee Platte created a metric called "Relative Athletic Scores" (RAS) that measures how prospects stack up against other players at their position based on combined athletic categories like height, weight, 40-yard dash times and more. The scores are graded on a one (worst) to ten (best) scale and weighed against results of current and previous draft classes.
This year, five of the Denver Broncos' draft picks posted a qualifying RAS score, with defensive lineman Saiv'ion Jones (6-5, 280 pounds) leading the way with a 9.20 score. Up next behind him is tight end Caleb Lohner (6-7, 256 pounds) at 8.83.
The three other players with qualifying grades are cornerback Jahdae Barron (5-11, 194 pounds) at 8.63, running back RJ Harvey (5-8, 205 pounds) at 8.49 and wide receiver Pat Bryant (6-2, 204 pounds) at 7.05.
Edge defender Que Robinson (6-4, 243 pounds) and punter Jeremy Crawshaw (6-4, 198 pounds) did not have enough publicly available testing results to qualify for a score.
Here's a look at each player's RAS score:
Round 1: CB Jahdae Barron (RAS: 8.63)
Round 2: RB RJ Harvey (RAS: 8.49)
Round 3: WR Pat Bryant (RAS: 7.05)
Round 3: DE Sai'vion Jones (RAS: 9.20)
Round 4: OLB Que Robinson (RAS: N/A)
Round 6: P Jeremy Crawshaw (RAS: N/A)
Round 7: TE Caleb Lohner (RAS: 8.83)
These players are set to report for the start of rookie minicamp next week, followed by organized team activities later in May (view the full offseason schedule).
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