Drafting a Successful Wide Receiver in the NFL--Hail Mary?

This paper examines the efficacy of the NFL draft in selecting successful wide receivers that go on to be successful in the league. We identify variables that are significant determinants of draft day selection and investigate if those same variables explain productivity in the NFL.

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Published in:International journal of sport finance 2018-02, Vol.13 (1), p.18-33
Main Authors: Fenn, Aju J, Berri, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Athletic drafts & trades
Football
Football players
Football teams
Productivity
Professional baseball
Professional basketball
Professional football
Statistics
Studies
Success
Variables
Wages & salaries
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Summary:This paper examines the efficacy of the NFL draft in selecting successful wide receivers that go on to be successful in the league. We identify variables that are significant determinants of draft day selection and investigate if those same variables explain productivity in the NFL.
ISSN:1558-6235
1930-076X