Common pitfalls and the fallacy of the "Skill" obsession
The problem is that most casual spectators assume wide receivers and quarterbacks dominate the volume of the draft because they dominate the highlights. This is a mirage. Statistics from the last decade of NFL selection cycles reveal a much grittier reality where the trenches swallow the majority of the capital. While you might see a flashy receiver go in the top five, the sheer bulk of the mid-rounds is saturated with offensive tackles and interior defensive linemen. Why? Because the league suffers from a chronic scarcity of giant
