Consensus board vs. draft day: the full IOL class, charted.
The Steal
Who was the steal of the 2017 IOL class?
Isaac Asiata was ranked IOL8 on the consensus board (#114 overall) but lasted until pick 164, where the Miami Dolphins took him in Round 5. A 50-spot fall, the largest gap between consensus and draft day of any IOL in the class. Behind him, Dorian Johnson (+42) and Danny Isidora (+40) also outlasted their rankings.
The Conviction Pick
Which IOL did teams value above the consensus board?
The Atlanta Falcons took Sean Harlow at pick 136, 97 spots ahead of his #233 consensus rank. That's the league's strongest disagreement with the public board at the position. Teams showed similar conviction on J.J. Dielman (58 spots) and Chase Roullier (54 spots).
The Cliff
Where did the IOL talent drop off in 2017?
After Dan Feeney went at pick 71, the next IOL didn't come off the board for 44 picks. That's the sharpest drop in the class.
The Spend
How much did teams invest in IOL in the 2017 draft?
Teams spent 16 picks on IOL, 3 of them in the first two rounds. That's below the position's average of 20.9 since 2018.
The Bet
Which team bet biggest on IOL in 2017?
The Los Angeles Chargers spent more draft capital on IOL than any other club: picks 38 and 71, 37% of their total draft investment.
The One Who Slipped
Who was the highest-ranked IOL to go undrafted in 2017?
Tyler Orlosky, ranked #145 on the consensus board, went undrafted through all 253 picks.