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When it comes to the NFL draft, there's no such thing as a can't-miss prospect.
While it's likely that Joe Burrow is on the precipice of a successful career in the NFL, it's not guaranteed. Even the most productive college players and athletic marvels have failed to pan out. Conversely, some of the NFL's biggest stars didn't look like much as prospects.
The truth is that when a team takes a player, they are taking a range of outcomes. When evaluating a prospect, teams are likely to be drawn to their ceiling.