The exercise simulates the National Football League’s annual player selection process as it was projected for the 2015 season. It entails analysts and enthusiasts attempting to predict which players will be chosen by each team, and in what order, ahead of the actual event.
Such projections provide insights into team needs, player evaluations, and potential draft day strategies. Prior to the actual selection, the analysis surrounding this predictive activity generated significant interest, fueled discussion amongst fans, and offered teams supplementary information as they finalized their draft boards.