One of the trickiest parts of the NFL draft process is figuring out how to properly utilize a prospect’s testing numbers. Should these drills really override the hundreds of live-game snaps that a player put on film throughout his collegiate career?
The answer to that question is a resounding “no” – a player’s film is easily the most important part of his resume – but there are still useful things that can be gleaned from a player’s testing numbers.
I think the best way to utilize testing numbers is to look for results on the extreme ends of the spectrum.