Bo Callahan’s draft stock fell during the NFL Draft.
In the movie “Draft Day,” Bo Callahan is the top quarterback prospect expected to be picked first overall. However, as the story unfolds, concerns about his character and leadership abilities arise. General Manager Sonny Weaver Jr., played by Kevin Costner, discovers that none of Callahan’s teammates attended his birthday party, which raises red flags about his popularity and camaraderie with his team. Additionally, Weaver learns that Callahan may have character flaws and a questionable work ethic after he pays a visit to the quarterback’s alma mater.
These revelations lead to a chain reaction where teams become hesitant to draft Callahan. Despite his on-field talents, the doubts about his off-field behavior and leadership cause his value to plummet. In a dramatic turn of events, Weaver capitalizes on this situation by making strategic trades and maneuvers, ultimately deciding not to select Callahan with the first pick, which he had secured after a trade. Callahan’s fall in the draft is a central plot point, illustrating the complexities and pressures of the NFL Draft process, where talent is not the only factor that teams consider when making their selections.