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Last updated: April 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NFL Draft Preparation & Projection

As teams ramp up their evaluation processes, the integration of artificial intelligence is pushing draft prep to a new echelon, particularly when projecting metrics for prospects who skip live combine workouts using AI models. Meanwhile, advanced analytics are already forecasting the professional trajectories of future talent, as one model projected career floors and ceilings for the top five quarterbacks in the 2026 class to separate elite performers from potential busts. This increased reliance on data contrasts with the on-the-ground experience of established coaching staffs, such as Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer, who refined his draft preparation strategies in his second year leading Dallas after navigating the initial transition period last season getting settled in.