The Steal
Who was the steal of the 2018 OT class?
Tyrell Crosby was ranked OT4 on the consensus board (#55 overall) but lasted until pick 153, where the Detroit Lions took him in Round 5. A 98-spot fall, the largest gap between consensus and draft day of any OT in the class. Behind him, Jamarco Jones (+91) and Orlando Brown (+27) also outlasted their rankings.
The Conviction Pick
Which OT did teams value above the consensus board?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took Alex Cappa at pick 94, 79 spots ahead of his #173 consensus rank. That's the league's strongest disagreement with the public board at the position. Teams showed similar conviction on Brandon Parker (75 spots) and Cole Madison (61 spots).
The Cliff
Where did the OT talent drop off in 2018?
After Kolton Miller went at pick 15, the next OT didn't come off the board for 35 picks. That's the sharpest drop in the class.
The Spend
How much did teams invest in OT in the 2018 draft?
Teams spent 21 picks on OT, 4 of them in the first two rounds. That's below the position's average of 24 since 2018.
The Bet
Which team bet biggest on OT in 2018?
The Las Vegas Raiders spent more draft capital on OT than any other club: picks 15 and 65, 43% of their total draft investment.
The One Who Slipped
Who was the highest-ranked OT to go undrafted in 2018?
Desmond Harrison, ranked #99 on the consensus board, went undrafted through all 256 picks.