Data Dictionary - Depth Charts
Source:vignettes/dictionary_depth_charts.Rmd
dictionary_depth_charts.RmdPlease note that the data source has changed after the 2024 season. From 2025 onwards, the following variables and descriptions will apply.
| field | data_type | description |
|---|---|---|
| dt | character | The timestamp (ISO8601-formatted text) indicating when the data record was loaded. Can be used to assign the data set to a specific point in time during the season. |
| team | character | Team that depth chart belongs to |
| player_name | character | Full name of player |
| espn_id | character | ESPN Player ID |
| gsis_id | character | Game Stats and Info Service ID: the primary ID for play-by-play data |
| pos_grp_id | character | Player position group identifier |
| pos_grp | character | Player position group: formation of offense, defense, or special teams |
| pos_id | character | Player position identifier |
| pos_name | character | Player position name |
| pos_abb | character | Player position abbreviation |
| pos_slot | numeric | A number assigned to each position in a formation |
| pos_rank | numeric | Player’s rank on depth chart grouped by pos_slot |