Richard Thaler, Nobel laureate and professor at the University of Chicago, and Benjamin Robinson, founder and CEO of Grinding the Mocks, join the Wharton Moneyball team to analyze how cognitive biases, flawed valuation frameworks, and emerging data models shape NFL draft strategies and impact team decision-making.
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Behavioral Biases and Data Models Shape NFL Draft Strategy
Two experts examine how behavioral economics and data-driven models influence NFL draft decision-making and strategy.
April 29, 2026
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