Episode cover
Why Ignoring the Consensus Draft Board Is Hurting Your Team
April 21, 2025 · 29 min

NFL teams love to trust their gut. But the data says... maybe they shouldn't.

In this episode of PackersNow, Ben Kurkowski dives into four years of draft results to explore a simple but powerful idea: what if teams just followed the Consensus Draft Board?

Using Arif Hasan's rankings and the NFL Mock Draft Database, Ben breaks down:

Why "steals" hit way more than "reaches"How the Eagles used this strategy to build a Super Bowl rosterWhich 2025 prospects are being overlooked right nowHow the Packers can win the draft by letting value come to them

If you care about a long-term winner in Green Bay, this episode is for you.

Data-backed strategy. Real draft examples, Practical Packers insight