One major agent group advising their clients not to take cognitive tests

[MightyGiants]

https://x.com/kalynkahler/status/1758546065463066936?s=20

[MightyGiants]

"After much internal discussion, the agents at Athletes First have directed our draft prospects to respectfully pass on participating in any cognitive or psychological testing during the pre-draft process (e.g. AIQ, S2, etc.)," the email read.

"We understand that many of your teams use these tests or protocols as part of your prospect evaluation process, however our recent experience with these exams has been less than positive," the email continued. "Specifically, the fact that certain results and performance were leaked publicly last year demonstrates that there truly is no confidentiality with these tests. It is not right for a player's intelligence, aptitude or mental processing to be subject to public discussion and ridicule — no other job interview carries the same scrutiny.

"While our clients are happy to participate in the standard pre-draft physical activities and any football-based interviews or film review, we will not subject them to the wide variety of psychological tests."

Athletes First represents 29 prospects in the 2024 class, including players like Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner, LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas, Oregon tackle Taliese Fuaga, Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton, Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson and Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean. The agency does not represent a top quarterback in this year's draft class.

https://theathletic.com/5280900/2024/02/16/nfl-draft-s2-test-athletes-first/