How artificial intelligence is pushing NFL draft prep to 'a different level'

April 12, 2026

By Kevin Seifert, ESPN: Ohio State safety Caleb Downs presents the kind of NFL draft riddle that scouts and executives have puzzled over for decades.

He was an undeniably outstanding player during his college career, twice earning All-America honors while winning the Jim Thorpe trophy as the best defensive back in the country during his final season as a Buckeye. But he opted against running the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and his pro day, leaving draft evaluators to ponder a basic and important question: How fast is he?

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How AI is pushing NFL draft prep to 'a different level'

When a prospect skips NFL combine workouts, teams can use artificial intelligence to project his measurables.

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