B/R NFL Scouting Department
The Trait System
Every grade in the NFL 1000 is the sum of its parts: position-specific traits, each scored out of a set number of points, adding up to a single 100-point grade. The bars below show how heavily each trait is weighted for that position — the longer the bar, the more it counts toward the grade.
Offense512 players
Quarterbacks55 ranked · 6 traits · 100 pts
Accuracy25
Processing20
Arm Talent15
Decision-making15
Leadership10
Pocket Presence15
Running Backs71 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Vision/Patience25
Elusiveness/contact balance25
Receiving Ability20
Pass Protection10
Athleticism20
Fullbacks7 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Lead blocking25
Offensive versatility20
Pass Protection20
Athleticism10
Competitive toughness25
Wide Receivers130 ranked · 6 traits · 100 pts
Route Running20
Hands25
Football IQ20
Athleticism15
YAC10
Blocking10
Tight EndsMove TE5 traits · 100 pts
Blocking15
Route Running20
Ball Skills20
YAC Ability25
Football IQ20
Tight EndsY TE5 traits · 100 pts
Blocking25
Route Running20
Ball Skills20
YAC Ability15
Football IQ20
Offensive LineOne toolkit for all five slots175 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Pass Protection25
Run Blocking20
Play Strength/Anchor20
Movement Skills20
Hand Usage15
Defense448 players
Defensive Linemen90 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Run Defense30
Pass Rush25
Disruptiveness20
Tackling15
Versatility10
Edge Defenders91 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Pass Rush30
Run Defense25
Disruptiveness20
Tackling15
Versatility10
Linebackers77 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Run Defense30
Tackling25
Coverage25
Pass Rush10
Versatility10
CornerbacksBoundary5 traits · 100 pts
Man Coverage20
Zone Coverage20
Run Support15
Instincts20
Ball Skills25
CornerbacksNickel5 traits · 100 pts
Man Coverage20
Zone Coverage20
Run Support20
Instincts20
Ball Skills20
Safeties77 ranked · 5 traits · 100 pts
Man Coverage15
Zone Coverage20
Run Support20
Instincts25
Recovery20
Special Teams40 players
Kickers and Punters40 ranked
Specialists carry a single overall grade on the 100-point scale — no individual trait grades.
Trait weights reflect what wins at each position. Grades are calculated from trait totals. Rookies to be graded separately.