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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Browns 2025 NFL Draft RAS scores for every pick
Browns 2025 NFL Draft RAS scores for every pick When evaluating the Browns' 2025 draft, a crucial metric to consider is the Relative Athletic Score (RAS). Created by math wiz Kent Lee Platte, RAS condenses the wealth of NFL Combine and pro day data into a simple 0-to-10 score, revealing a prospect's athleticism relative to their position. This score is derived by grading each athletic test result based on percentile rankings within their position, offering an objective way to compare players. A higher RAS indicates greater relative athleticism, with a perfect 10.00 being a rare achievement. For Browns fans, understanding a draftee's RAS score provides valuable insight into their raw physical potential. While not the only factor in evaluating a player, it's a standardized tool used by NFL teams to assess whether a prospect possesses the necessary athleticism to thrive. It allows for easy comparisons across positions and draft classes. As we review the RAS scores of the Browns' 2025 selections, remember that this metric only evaluates their athleticism, a key component of a profile, but not the whole picture. For a comprehensive grade you can find that here. Now, let's review the RAS for our new draft crop. 1.05 - Mason Graham 2.33 - Carson Schwesinger 2.36 - Quinshon Judkins 3.67 - Harold Fannin Jr. 3.94 - Dillon Gabriel 4.126 - Dylan Sampson 5.144 - Shedeur Sanders
New York Times
07-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Adam Peters' draft strategy, stadium news, Javon Kinlaw's role: Commanders mailbag, Part 2
More questions lead to more answers. Here's Part 2 of my Washington Commanders mailbag following last week's NFL Draft and our opening Q&A tango on Brian Robinson Jr.'s future, catching the Philadelphia Eagles and more. (Note: Submitted questions have been edited for length and clarity.) Looking at the draft, I'm curious about the Commanders' use of RAS (Relative Athletic Scores) in their final player evaluations/draft day selections. Do you have any insight into how much they weigh RAS scores as a factor? Some of my slight head-scratchers in the draft — Josh Conerly Jr. over Donovan Ezeiruaku in the first, Jaylin Lane over Bradyn Swinson in the fourth, Kain Medrano and his 20 percent missed tackle rate in the sixth — could all potentially be chalked up to a heavy emphasis on RAS scores. — Luke H. You're on to something, Luke. General manager Adam Peters wasn't at the top of San Francisco's decision-making flow chart, so it's impossible to put a percentage on his influence on individual selections. Under Peters' leadership, the Commanders finished first in back-to-back years in RAS, an evaluation metric created by Kent Lee Platte that combines a prospect's testing results from the scouting combine and their school's pro day. All five incoming class members tested 'elite,' with Lane and Medrano particularly high among their positional peers. The Commanders, the eighth-oldest team in Week 1 last season, needed more speed and athleticism on both sides of the ball. Enter their final three selections — Lane, Medrano and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. It's not like Conerly and cornerback Trey Amos are athletic stiffs, either. These players are more than 40 times and vertical leaps. The Commanders aren't the only team that would have gone Conerly over Ezeiruaku for a mix of positional value, talent and athletic traits. We can say Peters is showing he has a type. At least he does for a roster that remains in the early stages of revamping. Perhaps there will be a minor shift toward production and fundamentals after a few draft classes become the roster's baseline. 1. Kicking us off is the #Commanders, who also ranked 1st in 2024. This year they lead the pack with an average 8.986 #RAS, with every one of their players qualifying and all of them falling into elite range over 8.00. — (@MathBomb) April 27, 2025 Do you think the stadium proposal will pass through the D.C. City Council? I would think they wouldn't announce it and hold a news conference unless they felt confident they had the needed votes. — Jason M. The short answer is yes. To be clear, there are hurdles for a majority vote. Whether Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to make the announcement was based on her belief that the City Council would get on board despite an eventual $1.2 billion outlay by 2032, the political move put the Council in the role of killjoy if they don't. Many District residents and some council members object to this form of spending, given the city's numerous traditional needs. Even if the pull of building a stadium and surrounding mixed-use zones that would attract foot traffic and headliner events (plus create housing and jobs) is amenable to a majority of the Council, further negotiations are likely. Chairman Phil Mendelson's recent comments raised more objections to the terms rather than the stadium concept. In a statement released Tuesday, Mendelson referenced previous negotiated stadium agreements with Washington's MLB and MLS franchises. 'We need to better understand the total subsidy for the stadium and what the effect is on the city's budget. I am optimistic that we, the Council, can make the deal better for the city,' Mendelson said. 'We did this with the Nationals in 2006. We did this with D.C. United in 2012. We can do it again.' The stadium's future likely had no bearing on the District being awarded the 2027 NFL Draft. Credit the ownership change and last season's remarkable journey for that. Will Capitol Hill mess with the city's budget again? What's the taxpayer appetite for more spending on sports after pledging over $500 million to refurbish the home of the local NBA and NHL teams? Will the MLB's Nationals raise their hand for stadium improvements? Are 8,000 parking spaces and limited tailgating space sufficient for a stadium with a capacity of 65,000? All are fair questions that may take a backseat to creating a new space where the Commanders, Super Bowls and Taylor Swift could play. Any insight into how Javon Kinlaw will be used on the defensive line? Will he be a defensive tackle, defensive end or both? — Southeast D. I'm certainly curious how often the coaching staff seeks to use this 6-foot-5, 319-pounder at end. We knew he'd see some action as an edge defender even before Washington didn't draft one. The defensive tackle room depth — projected starters Daron Payne and Johnny Newton, free-agent signee/run defender Eddie Goldman and returner Sheldon Day — means Kinlaw can take snaps as the 'elephant,' a lineman role Dan Quinn used with the Seattle Seahawks where a larger end focuses on run-stopping more than attacking the quarterback. Signing Kinlaw to a three-year, $45 million free-agent deal was a surprise, and not a well-received one in some circles. Still, Peters has high hopes for the lineman he helped select in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and Washington didn't acquire others to block him on the depth chart. Who will be this season's Tyler Owens and Colson Yankoff, undrafted free-agent signings who make the 53 and contribute? — Tim F. Going off confirmed sources and other reports of expected UDFA signings, here's a name: Ja'Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville. The projected Week 1 roster with six receivers — five roster locks plus ex-Dallas Cowboy Michael Gallup — includes only two who play on special teams (Lane and Luke McCaffrey). That factor might create an opening for Dane Brugler's WR36. Brooks, a former Alabama transfer and five-star high school recruit — only Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-rounder Emeka Egbuka ranked higher among receivers in the 2021 class — blocked a punt in each of his three seasons with the Crimson Tide and has experience as a kick and punt returner. This 6-foot-2 target also offers red zone height and catch radius. His breakout 2024 season (61 receptions for 1,013 yards and nine touchdowns) occurred under Louisville coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Washington assistant and former NFL quarterback David Blough at Purdue. What do you enjoy most when covering the NFL Draft for the Commanders, and why? Mock drafts, post-selection interviews, meeting the new draftees? — Michael B. Assembling the roster puzzle, including free agency, is my happy place. Not solely what I would do, but more importantly, what the front office and coaching staff want to accomplish. Mock drafts are part of that analysis, but gauging needs, the depth of available options and how decision-makers seek to assemble and invest in the roster are also significant pieces of the equation. Results are often inconsistent due to injuries, viable competitors and many flaws that are part of the human experience, but there is more control over the process. Logic, gamesmanship and a steely disposition can move teams from pretenders to contenders. (Photo: Cooper Neill / Associated Press)
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NFL draft: RAS scores for new Bengals rookie class
The Cincinnati Bengals made six picks in the 2025 NFL draft, landing on very mixed reviews when it comes to draft grades. Moving forward, one interesting way to gauge the draft class is steering away from outsider opinions and diving into some of the data the team actually looked at while making selections. Advertisement And one of the best overall resources for doing so is looking at the Relative Athletic Score (RAS), created by Kent Lee Platte. The metric combines details like prospect testing and size and compares it to historical data against a given position, with 10 being the highest possible score. The Bengals started right out of the gates with a 10, too. Round 1, No. 17: Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart RELATED: Bengals undrafted free agency tracker after 2025 NFL draft RELATED: 2025 NFL draft grades: Bengals bashed for mediocre showing Round 2, No. 49: South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr. Round 3, No. 81: Georgia G Dylan Fairchild Round 4, No. 119: Clemson LB Barrett Carter Round 5, No. 153: Miami OL Jalen Rivers Round 6, No. 193: Texas Tech RB Tahj Brooks This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: 2025 NFL draft: RAS scores for new Bengals rookie class
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: RAS scores for Patriots undrafted rookie free agents
2025 NFL draft: RAS scores for Patriots undrafted rookie free agents The competition is going to be fierce this summer for the New England Patiots. Not only did they draft 11 rookie players, but they also picked up a slew of undrafted rookie free agents ready to fight for a spot on the final 53-man roster. The general consensus appears to be that the Patriots had the best draft out of all 32 NFL teams. But how did they do with their undrafted rookie free agent signings? Time will tell how the group pans out when the pads come on, but for now, we can study up on their RAS scores. RAS is a formula created by Kent Lee Platte that generates a score for a prospect's athleticism on a 0-10 scale. It measures a player's athletic testing to their size, while taking history into account. Each prospect is matched up and measured by others throughout history at the same position. Here's how the Patriots' undrafted rookie free agents scored: (RAS card was not available for South Alabama wide receiver Jeremiah Webb, who also signed with the Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent.) Cam Riley, LB Lan Larison, RB Jack Conley, G Ben Wooldridge, QB DeMeer Blankumsee, WR Efton Chism III, WR Josh Minkins, S Brandon Crossley, CB Brock Lampe, FB CJ Dippre, TE Cole Birdow, OT Gee Scott, FB Elijah Ponder, DE Jahvaree Ritzie, DT Jordan Polk, S Wilfried Pene, DT Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Comparing each New Orleans Saints draft pick's Relative Athletic Score
The New Orleans Saints have long valued high-end athleticism when drafting rookies, at least since Jeff Ireland took over their college scouting department. And while they use their own in-house metrics to find the draft's fastest and most agile and explosive athletes, one popular third-party source lines up closely with it: Kent Lee Platte's Relative Athletic Score. Working on a scale of one to ten, this is a composite score that takes in the results from athletic testing at the NFL Scouting Combine and pro day workouts to produce a single number that can be compared to hundreds of players at the same position group in NFL history. So how did the Saints draft picks this year grade out? Here's a quick look at the RAS for each of them, at least those that qualified. Kelvin Banks Jr. Tyler Shough Vernon Broughton Does not qualify (did not complete athletic testing due to injury) Jonas Sanker Danny Stutsman Quincy Riley Does not qualify (did not complete athletic testing due to injury) Devin Neal Moliki Matavao Fadil Diggs This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 2025 NFL draft: New Orleans Saints draft picks Relative Athletic Scores
