According to The Athletic’s Ben Standig (subscription), based on a survey of thirty-three certified NFL agents, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard was recently voted both the league’s ‘best GM’ and ‘talent evaluator’ respectively:
7. Among GMs or front-office leaders, who is the best talent evaluator?
Colts GM Chris Ballard (10.5 votes)
• “He does things with such excellence. Gathers wisdom from people he trusts. He listens.