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Wonderlic Scores

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.

 

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