From his time in New Orleans, Bears general manager Ryan Pace learned first-hand that not only is the NFL draft an inexact science, but so is college recruiting. Bloomsburg took a chance on Jahri Evans, just like Hofstra took a chance on Marques Colston. The Saints took a chance on both in the 2006 draft, and they became foundational pieces on the Saints’ 2009 Super Bowl Championship team.
Recruiters and scouts alike can compile as much objective and subjective information about prospects, but in the end you’re evaluating people. How they develop physically, their aptitude and their work ethic nearly impossible to project.