Data analytics company SūmerSports announces the launch of “The Evaluation,” a new studio program that leverages data and analytics to break down professional football teams and the prospects of incoming rookies for the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 23-25. The series will stream exclusively on SūmerSports’ YouTube channel.
Show Concept and Hosting
Hosted by Ettore ‘Big E’ Ewen, a former WWE wrestler and college football standout, the show merges traditional football insights from veteran NFL scouts and general managers with cutting-edge analysis from SūmerSports’ proprietary AI tools. Paul Tudor Jones, co-founder of SūmerSports and seasoned hedge fund manager, explains the approach: “In the financial world, data and deep experience are the keys to unlocking massive value—and ‘The Evaluation’ is bringing that same powerful combination to football. We’re blending seasoned NFL scouts and GMs—experts with over 500 years of combined experience—with the breakthrough power of SūmerSports AI technologies. This isn’t just another sports show; it’s a window into the most sophisticated evaluation process in the game, proving that true success happens when instinct meets intelligence.”
Ewen, a dedicated football enthusiast, expresses enthusiasm for the innovative format: “The chance to converse with the brightest minds in the sport and work with the absurdly talented people at SūmerSports is one I couldn’t pass up. We’re incredibly excited to offer fans a new spin on the evaluation process.”
Schedule and Guests
The program kicks off with a 10-week run beginning February 12, featuring new episodes every Thursday. Confirmed guests include prominent NFL figures such as Eli Manning, Maxx Crosby, Joe Thomas, Luke Kuechly, Marshall Faulk, Howie Long, Brian Billick, Steve Mariucci, Will Blackmon, Jermichael Finley, and TJ Houshmandzadeh.
Format and Mission
The series incorporates in-depth interviews, data-centric breakdowns, and player assessments with coaches and ex-players. Lorrissa Horton, CEO of SūmerSports, highlights the initiative’s goals: “We created ‘The Evaluation’ because we fundamentally believe content creation is the best way to democratize access to knowledge in sports. Deep knowledge and advanced data have been locked away for too long, and we’re changing that by delivering the power of SūmerSports’ AI and centuries of expertise through a channel that is already in the natural path of most consumers. We’re bringing this knowledge to the widest possible audience, opening the door for everyone to see the evaluation process and even giving some a blueprint on how to make it to the highest level of football, the NFL.”
Jack Jones, co-founder of SūmerSports, adds: “With Evaluation Nation, we are bringing the future of football evaluation to the fans. This is the essential blueprint for how the game should be analyzed, blending the 500 years of collective wisdom from former NFL scouts and executives with the cutting-edge power of SūmerSports’ AI technologies. We are giving fans a front-row seat to the NFL Draft room, showing them what truly matters when evaluating talent and how data-driven segments can turn complex plays into visual insights. This is the new standard for football analysis.”
