By: Alexis Mansanarez March 13th, 2021 2021-03-12T19:15:52-06:00 The Draft Network
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Run the tape. Watch the film. There are a number of colloquialisms college football coaches and NFL evaluators use during the pre-draft process in an effort to advocate for players. Collegiate coaches will point to film and emphasize development; evaluators do the same in rooms with their respective teamâs decision-makers. College evaluations, however, can be fickle with a number of factors, including location and level of competition, playing a role in what evaluators see and a playerâs projected success at the next level. So, run the tape.