The NFL draft is about misinformation, misdirection, disinformation, disguise and a tsunami of dis- and mis- informational subterfuge that would make Cold War espionage look like a tell-all encounter group or Bill Belichick a talk-show host by comparison. Bears GM Ryan Pace wearing a disguise to scout quarterback Mitch Trubisky or keeping his exact choice under wraps from even his head coach until the last minute? Kevin Costner cloaking his Vontae Mack pick from even coach Denis Leary? Welcome to “Draft Day” in real-time.
Over the next three weeks, the scrutiny of prospects will tighten down to an eventual “Big Board” of rankings.