Data analytics company SchumerSports will launch “The Evaluation,” a studio show that uses data and analytics to analyze pro football teams and rookie prospects for the 2026 season leading up to the NFL Draft, scheduled for April 23-25.
The program will be broadcast on ShumerSports’ YouTube channel. Hosted by former WWE star and college football player Ettore ‘Big E’ Ewen, ‘The Evaluation’ combines ‘classic football knowledge from experienced NFL scouts and GMs with cutting-edge analysis powered by SchumerSports’ proprietary AI technology.’
“In the world of finance, data and deep experience are the keys to unlocking tremendous value, and ‘The Evaluation’ brings the same powerful combination to football,” said Paul Tudor-Jones, veteran hedge fund manager and co-founder of SummerSport. “We’re marrying experienced NFL scouts and GMs – experts with over 500 years of experience – with the breakthrough power of SümerSports AI technology. This is more than just a 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 describes himself as a “lifelong football fanatic” and is keen to try new developments on his Football Studio analysis show.
“The opportunity to speak to some of the brightest minds in sport and work with the tremendously talented people at SummerSport was one I couldn’t pass up. I’m very excited to be able to offer our fans a new spin on the evaluation process,” said Ewen.
“The Evavalation” will air for 10 weeks starting February 12, with episodes ending on Thursday. Guests secured to date include some of the NFL’s boldest names, including Eli Manning, Maxx Crosby, Joe Thomas, Luke Kukley, Marshall Faulk, Howie Long, Steve Mariucci, Will Blackmon and Steve Smith Sr.
“We created The Evaluation because we fundamentally believe that content creation is the best way to democratize access to sports knowledge,” said Lorissa Houghton, CEO of SümerSports. “Deep knowledge and advanced data have been locked away for too long, but we’re changing that by bringing the power of SümerSports’ AI and centuries of expertise through channels that are already a natural route for most consumers. We’re bringing this knowledge to the widest possible audience, opening the door for everyone to see the evaluation process, and even providing a blueprint for progressing to the highest level of football, the NFL.”
The show will be a blend of long-form interviews, data-focused segments, and player reviews from coaches and former players.
“With Evaluation Nation, we are bringing the future of soccer evaluations to fans,” said Jack Jones, co-founder of SumerSports. “This is a critical blueprint for how the game should be analyzed, combining 500 years of collective knowledge from former NFL scouts and executives with the cutting-edge power of SuperSports’ AI technology. We give fans a front-row seat to the NFL draft room and show them what really matters when evaluating talent and how data-driven segments can turn complex plays into visual insights. This is the new standard in football analytics.”
