Since the Combine there have been Wonderlic scores released. The Wonderlic Test is a tool for employers. They use it for recruitment and retention of employees. It is a 12-minute, 50 question test that tests one's knowledge in a multitude of arenas. A score of 20 is considered average.
Here are the average scores for each position:
- Offensive Tackle - 26
- Center - 25
- Quarterback - 24
- Guard - 23
- Tight End - 22
- Safety - 19
- Linebacker - 19
- Cornerback - 18
- Wide Receiver - 17
- Fullback - 17
- Halfback - 16
This seems about right. Linemen and QBs are higher. Let's see how some of the guys AP considers "draftable" did on the Wonderlic.
John David Booty - 14
Jacob Hester - 23
Owen Schmitt - 15
Mario Manningham - 6
Jordy Nelson - 28
Vernon Gholston - 21
Sedrick Ellis - 15
Trevor Laws - 30
Matt Ryan - 32
Brian Brohm - 32
Jeff Otah - 28
Chris Williams - 32
Gosder Cherilus - 25
It seems as if all the linemen did pretty well. Manningham's 6 is strange, but his stock is plummeting anyway, maybe even to the 2nd day. Look at Laws v. Ellis. Do any of you think these scores are an indication of how well a player actually does in the NFL? If so, there's validity in choosing Laws in the later rounds.