- A starting season is defined as one when a player starts at least eight games. This definition is used for the starter metrics.
- A player receives credit for a Pro Bowl selection only when they are an original selection, whether they played in the game or not. Alternates do not receive credit for a Pro Bowl selection.
- A player receives credit for an All-Pro selection if he is selected All-Pro by either the Associated Press or the Pro Football Writers of America.
- Virtually every player drafted will play at least one year in the NFL
- Even the latest draft choices have a 75% probability of making a roster
- This may not be for the team that drafted them or in the year they were drafted
- There is practically no difference among first round selections in a player lasting five years in the league
- The probability declines rapidly beginning late in the third round
- The principal difference between the first and second Draft Ranges is the probability of drafting a Pro Bowl or All Pro player
- The chances of drafting a five-year starter decline rapidly after the first 24 selections
- Chances are better than 50-50 in the first 24 picks
- The chances of drafting a player who wins post-season honors is remote after the first 73 selections
- The drop-off is even more drastic when it comes to multiple All-Pro selections