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Tracking Chase Claypool’s rise to the top of the hype charts

Chase Claypool is getting all kinds of buzz nationally right now. While he was already becoming a major story locally, he’s become a hot topic in fantasy football circles and national NFL media as well. I want to take a look at how we got here, the process that has led to Chase Claypool becoming a national story before he has played in a single NFL game.

The Numbers

When you are over 6’4”, weigh over 230 lbs., run a sub 4.45 40 yard dash, have an 80 inch wingspan with hands just under 10 inches and post a 40+ vertical jump, you draw attention.