We know that great draft strategies can help a team develop long-term success. But, what about a different kind of draft strategy. I’m not talking about 40-yard dashes, shuttle times, bench presses or anything related to picking specific players. I’m talking about draft generalities and how Miami Dolphins GM Chris Grier can use them.
A recent article by George Keim with regards to the Miami Dolphins being poised for success mentioned success rates of first-round draft picks by when they were selected in the first round.
Generally, teams had a success rate (success being something akin to draft pick living up to draft value) of just over 50% in the first round.