Sleeper Alerts: How to Spot a Late-Round Star

13/10/2025 25 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Sleeper Alerts: How to Spot a Late-Round Star

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How did Tom Brady, a 6th-round pick, become the greatest of all time? How does a player deemed "Mr. Irrelevant" lead his team to the Super Bowl? It’s not luck—it's that some scouts see things that others miss. Every year, future Hall of Famers are overlooked, waiting in the late rounds of the draft for a team that knows what to look for.In this episode, we're opening up the scout's playbook. We'll give you a concrete checklist of the hidden traits and tell-tale signs that separate a late-round flyer from a true "sleeper" star. You'll learn what film-grinders see beyond the 40-yard dash, from "hip fluidity" in a lineman to the "processing speed" of a quarterback. By the end of this, you won't just watch the draft; you'll scout it. Who will be this year's diamond in the rough?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/draft-day-diaries--6743492/support.https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/draft-day-diaries--6743492/supportEvery career has a draft day — a moment that changes everything.If Draft Day Diaries inspires you, join our Supporter Club.You’ll get early access to episodes, ad-free listening, bonus conversations, and direct updates from me.Supporters also receive exclusive community access and $20 worth of brand coupons 

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