A simulated National Football League selection process conducted in the year 2018 represents a predictive exercise. These hypothetical drafts aim to forecast the actual player selections made by each team during the official event. For example, sports analysts would create projections indicating which college athletes were likely to be chosen by specific teams, based on perceived team needs and player evaluations available leading up to the official draft.
Such projections provide valuable insights into team strategies and player prospects. These exercises allow fans, analysts, and even team personnel to assess potential roster improvements and gauge the relative value of draft picks. Reviewing these predictions in retrospect offers a historical context for evaluating drafting strategies and identifying successful or unsuccessful projections. The data and analysis generated around these forecasts contribute to a deeper understanding of player evaluation and team decision-making processes during that specific year.