Nothing makes or breaks an NFL franchise faster than guessing right or wrong on a boom-or-bust draft prospect.
As the name implies, the best-case scenario for these players often puts them on a short path to stardom. Grab enough "boomers," and you just might form a championship foundation.
The flip side, of course, is the dreaded draft bust. Have one too many flops, and you're not only looking at a lengthy rebuild, but there's probably a new front office running the show.
It's the ultimate risk-reward exercise for football evaluators, and it's played out year after year.