The increasing commodification of the NFL draft this century has turned what was once an afterthought on the pro football calendar into a cottage industry.
Quarterbacks such as Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis became household names as much for their draft stocks this spring as for their college accomplishments.
However, this has had at least one notable side effect. Many prospects have had to deal in the days and weeks leading up to the draft with a steady trickle of negative stories, some of which can affect their draft position.
