Based on experience, outstanding results, and feedback from customers around the world – we are proud to say that we publish the most enjoyable and comprehensive NFL Draft products to the general public!
In 1981, I began this effort with the goal of becoming the most accurate and enjoyable source of information based on the annual National Football League Draft. While this effort started in the upper Midwest, it is currently based in Wood Ranch, California. We do not claim to be “league insiders”, but prefer to be known as what we are … a completely independent scouting organization that provides information and our opinions on the annual draft.
The content of our publications is based primarily on countless hours of game tape review utilizing multiple satellite systems, but also includes information obtained at games and practices as well as from regional scouts, college athletics departments, press releases, coaches, player agents, draft prospects, and respected voluntary contributors. It is our goal to provide you with the most detailed, comprehensive, and accurate information available.
Every effort is made to provide frequent updates to this web site to keep this information service as accurate and up-to-date as possible. Since coming online in 1998, this site quickly became one of the most popular and active web sites of its kind. In addition to this site, we offer three annual hard copy draft guides and our popular online PREMIUM SERVICE. Information on how to order our products can be found on the ORDER HERE page.
Some of the criteria used to evaluate prospects and establish ratings includes: agility, arm strength, athletic ability, attitude, backpedal, balance, big play ability, blocking, burst, change of direction, character, closing speed, coachable, competitiveness, concentration, consistency, coverage ability, deep snapping, durability, elusiveness, experience, explosion, finish, footwork, fumbling, hands, hip turn, instincts, lateral movement, leadership ability, leaping ability, level of competition, leverage, measureables, mental alertness, pass accuracy, productivity, quickness, recognition, release, return ability, route running, separation, speed, strength, tackle breaking, team player, technique, toughness, versatility, and vision.
Our draft projections are based primarily on team needs, but do take into account team drafting history, recent trends, prospect ratings, and information obtained in our daily communications with contacts across the country.
We have provided Street and Smith’s magazine with several draft articles including the DRAFT REVIEWS since 2001 and the DRAFT PREVIEWS in 2005 and 2006. Many of you have also commented on our advertisements in national publications like Pro Football Weekly, The Sporting News, Football News, and Draft Digest as well as many of the NFL team papers including: 49’ers Report, Bear Report, Broncos Exclusive, Dallas Cowboys Weekly, Dolphins Digest, Eagles Digest, Packer Report, Saints Digest, Steelers Digest, and Viking Update. We were also reviewed in the April 2000 edition of ESPN – The Magazine.
One of our most popular questions has been regarding the source of the helmet graphics being used. For these outstanding images, we extend a special THANK YOU to Charles Arey of The Helmet Project for his permission for our use.
Since our primary goal is to focus on providing you with information regarding the annual NFL Draft, we have chosen to stay away from becoming another of the many general football news/rumor providers. For this type of information, we recommend ESPN and NFL.com. For the latest college player news, we recommend CollegeFootballNews.com.
One of our favorite printed publications is “TOTAL FOOTBALL: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League” edited by Bob Carroll, Michael Gershman, David Neft and John Thorn and published by Harper Collins. This is a tremendous publication and a “must have” for all football fans!
Taking a look back at the previous five drafts — using the draft guides published in late-March to compare our first round draft projection with that of ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Pro Football Weekly, we have compared the correct matches/projections in round-and-prospect, team-and-position, and team-and-prospect … and are proud to say that our projections have proven to be the most accurate the last five years!
Compare our publications with the draft guides published by Kiper, Pro Football Weekly, or even Ourlads and you are sure to find significant differences. We start the draft season with the 150+ page PRE-SEASON DRAFT NOTEBOOK. In late-March, we publish the 200+ page DRAFT NOTEBOOK … Pro Football Weekly’s guide included 136 pages, Kiper’s guide also included 136 pages, and Ourlads included just 80 pages. Following the draft, our 70 page DRAFT REVIEW is mailed in May. Our customers receive full-size 8-1/2″ x 11″ draft guides in a very easy to read format that includes:
college helmet graphics for quick identification,
Simply give us a try and compare for yourself. We are confident you will become another of our many loyal and valued customers!
We consider it a compliment to see the large number of “draftnik web sites” each season that have copied our helmet graphics layout. Links are welcomed and encouraged, but understand all information is Copyright © Stevenson’s Scouting Service.
Thanks again to all of you for your tremendous interest and support in this effort!