Every draft pick comes with risk. Some more than others. There are also prospects who present upside that could outweigh the risk of the player not working out. This is the type of balancing act needed for the NFL Draft.
The extreme cases of these players are typically labeled “boom or bust.” The name is catchy, but there is always a middle ground for these prospects, too. For this exercise, we can consider these the players with the widest range from ceiling to floor or considering the talent available at the same position or draft range, ones that carry a bit more risk for the drafting team.