% developed vs. scouted rating [Archive] - Front Office Football Central

ddrrbb

07-27-2007, 01:45 PM

Not sure why I never noticed this, but I always assumed that percent developed meant an overall 50 scouted player that was 50% developed would be more or less 25/50 when drafted.

This is apparently not the case. Does anyone know the real correllation between these numbers? I drafted a WR with 28% development and his scouted rating is 25/57 (44%). My scout is average for young talent and VG for receivers. Does this mean my scout is not "seeing" him correctly or does he have more upside (or downside) potential?

Tormaz

07-27-2007, 02:03 PM

I always thought % developed really had nothing to do with thier ratings and was more about how well they knew the position they were at.

tarcone

07-27-2007, 03:42 PM

If a player comes out post draft 25/50 and your scout says he is 50% developed, I feel he is scouted as is.
If he is 25/50 and the scout says he is 25% developed I believe he is underrated. He is really a 25/100
If he is 25/50 and scout says 75% developed, he is overrated. He is really a 25/30 or there abouts.
My thinking is the 2nd number is invisible. And the percentage tells you how high or low a player will develop.
Make sense?

bmerryman

07-27-2007, 03:46 PM

I'm with Tormaz. I always thought the % developed was referencing your positional development.

alansl

07-28-2007, 01:53 PM

I think I figured it out when I asked the same question. Still makes sense to me.

http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=57214

Hope it helps.

Synovia

07-29-2007, 11:53 AM

If a player comes out post draft 25/50 and your scout says he is 50% developed, I feel he is scouted as is.
If he is 25/50 and the scout says he is 25% developed I believe he is underrated. He is really a 25/100
If he is 25/50 and scout says 75% developed, he is overrated. He is really a 25/30 or there abouts.
My thinking is the 2nd number is invisible. And the percentage tells you how high or low a player will develop.
Make sense?

Thats partially the deal, but not 100%. Some of the ratings DONT develope, so a 25/50 whos 25% developed isnt necessarily a 100 guy. For an offensive lineman, for example, I dont think "blocking strength" ever changes.