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For as much time and effort as NFL teams put in the draft, one would think the process would be almost scientific. It isn't, though, and is much more akin to a crapshoot than a laboratory experiment.
While teams can identify positive traits, potential red flags and just about everything in between, there is no such thing as a can't-miss prospect.
On top of this, teams often do miss because they are drawn by the allure of a boom-or-bust player. Guys with elite physical traits or otherworldly production can cause teams to overlook warning signs and pull the trigger on a risky prospect.