Matt Dery

Writes at Locked On Lions (podcast)

Every take from Matt Dery, including the ones still waiting →

90.26%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

100

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

2

Graded calls

across 2 articles. 2 more not yet settled.

Fewer than 10 graded articles. Treat this as provisional.

Every number here is computed from the published methodology, and every call below shows its own arithmetic.

Graded calls · 2

Derry's own mock had Alabama tackle Caden Proctor going to Detroit at No. 17, and he believes Penn State guard Vega Yoane will eventually be a Pro Bowl-caliber player, though not as a rookie.Apr 20, 2026
- Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 17
  “I mocked Caden Proctor to Detroit at 17 because I just think the SEC factor, the Alabama factor, Brad Holmes likes Alabama players”
  Hit · 81Scored 80.52a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Kadyn Proctor
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  80.52
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  12
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  80.52
  predicted pick:
  17
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
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Dery ranks the Lions' six known offensive coordinator candidates, putting Mike McDaniel first, tying Zach Robinson and Mike Kafka at second, then Jake Peetz, T Martin and Arthur Smith last. He also picks the Rams to win at Chicago in the divisional round.Jan 16, 2026
- Los Angeles Rams to win
  “Put some money down on the Rams, like, minus seven, seven and a half. Big favorite on the road in Chicago. Let's go Rams.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  LAR
  score:
  20-17
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  LAR
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  naive pick:
  CHI
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:

0

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