Daft on Draft Podcast

The running back class in the 2026 NFL Draft is deeper than many fans realize, and in this episode we break down some of the most intriguing prospects in this NFL Draft running back primer. Featuring standout backs like Jadarian Price and Mike Washington, we analyze the traits, production, and upside that could make these players valuable at the next level. We dive into film study, scouting traits, and draft projection for several 2026 NFL Draft running back prospects, discussing vision, burst, contact balance, pass protection, receiving ability, and overall scheme fit. Which running backs have the skill set to become three-down NFL starters, and which prospects project best as committee backs, explosive change-of-pace runners, or receiving specialists? This episode also explores the overall strength of the 2026 running back class, highlighting potential Day 1 impact players, Day 2 value picks, and mid-round sleepers who could outperform their draft position. If you're an NFL fan, draft analyst, or scouting enthusiast, this breakdown provides a detailed look at the top running back prospects, draft stock, and positional value heading into draft season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do NFL teams do when they don’t have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft? In this episode, we run mock draft scenarios for every NFL team entering the draft without a Round 1 selection, breaking down how franchises can still find value, build depth, and uncover hidden gems on Day 2 and Day 3. We analyze realistic second-round and mid-round draft strategies, focusing on how teams without a first-rounder can target undervalued prospects, draft sleepers, and high-upside players who could outperform their draft position. Which positions offer the most value outside of Round 1? Could these teams land potential starting offensive tackles, explosive wide receivers, disruptive defensive linemen, or breakout defensive backs in the middle rounds? This episode dives deep into team needs, draft strategy, prospect fits, positional depth, and value picks across the 2026 NFL Draft class. We also discuss potential trade-up scenarios, how teams might move around the board, and which prospects could slide into perfect situations for teams waiting until Day 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which teams could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks? In this episode, we run mock draft scenarios for every NFL team holding multiple Round 1 selections, exploring how franchises can maximize draft capital and accelerate roster building. We break down realistic two-pick strategies, including how teams balance best player available vs. positional need, whether they target quarterback, wide receiver, offensive tackle, edge rusher, cornerback, or defensive line, and how the board might fall across the first round. With multiple premium selections, teams have the flexibility to double down on key positions, build around a young quarterback, strengthen the trenches, or add elite playmakers. This episode analyzes team needs, prospect fits, draft strategy, trade possibilities, and roster construction for franchises entering the draft with extra first-round ammunition. Which teams could land two future stars? Which prospects could slide or surge depending on draft order? And how could these teams reshape the overall 2026 NFL Draft landscape? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Free Agency is shaking up the 2026 NFL Draft landscape, and in this episode we break down the biggest free agency fallout and how it impacts the NFL Draft board. Which teams filled major roster holes during NFL Free Agency, and which franchises are now positioned to target different prospects in Round 1 and beyond? We analyze how free agency signings, trades, and roster moves change team needs, positional priorities, and draft strategy heading into draft season. Could teams pivot away from quarterbacks, offensive tackles, or wide receivers after big signings? Which defensive positions—like edge rusher, cornerback, and defensive tackle—become bigger priorities following free agency departures? This episode dives into NFL Draft projections, mock draft adjustments, prospect fits, and draft stock movement after the early waves of free agency. We discuss which 2026 NFL Draft prospects benefit the most from roster changes and which teams may now be in prime position to draft the best player available. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 NFL Draft landscape is starting to shift after the NFL Scouting Combine, and it’s time to run through a brand new post-combine mock draft that goes beyond the first round. In this episode, we break down a full multi-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft, projecting how teams could attack roster needs while reacting to NFL Combine risers, draft stock movement, and team fits. Which top prospects could surge into Round 1 after strong testing numbers in Indianapolis? Which sleepers and Day 2 talents might become some of the best value picks in the 2026 NFL Draft? We analyze quarterbacks, wide receivers, offensive tackles, edge rushers, defensive backs, and more, discussing how the NFL Combine results impact draft boards and scouting evaluations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we’re buying or selling NFL Draft hot takes with NFL analyst and draft expert Jon Ledyard. Which bold opinions about the 2026 NFL Draft class deserve real hype, and which takes should be tossed out before draft season heats up? We break down some of the biggest debates surrounding top 2026 NFL Draft prospects, draft stock risers and fallers, positional value, and team fits as the pre-draft process ramps up following the NFL Scouting Combine. From quarterback rankings and breakout wide receivers to edge rushers, offensive tackles, and defensive playmakers, we put the hottest NFL Draft opinions under the microscope. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Post-NFL Combine Mock Draft, we reshuffle the board after the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and break down a massive shakeup: Jeremiyah Love surging into the top five while multiple Ohio State linebackers come off the board early. Which testing numbers, athletic traits, and on-field drills pushed these prospects into Round 1 territory ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? We analyze Love’s explosiveness, long speed, contact balance, receiving upside, and positional value at running back in today’s NFL. Is he truly worthy of a top-five selection, or is this Combine hype? We also evaluate the Ohio State linebackers’ range, coverage ability, blitz versatility, football IQ, and Relative Athletic Scores (RAS) that may have solidified early draft capital. This full first-round mock draft covers team needs, quarterback domino effects, edge rusher depth, offensive tackle movement, draft stock risers and fallers, and scheme fits following Indianapolis testing. Which franchises capitalized on athletic standouts? Who may have overreacted to workout numbers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Combine winners and full recap is here as we break down who truly stood out in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Which prospects boosted their draft stock the most? Who crushed the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, and position workouts? And which performances will directly impact the 2026 NFL Draft? We analyze the biggest risers across quarterback, wide receiver, offensive tackle, defensive line, linebacker, and defensive back groups. From elite Relative Athletic Scores (RAS) to unexpected testing numbers, we break down verified measurables, athletic traits, speed scores, explosion metrics, and on-field drills that could reshape draft boards. This recap dives into Combine winners and losers, draft stock watch, athletic thresholds, positional value, and team fits as franchises finalize evaluations before pro days. Which players may have locked in Round 1 status? Who forced scouts to go back to the tape? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is almost here, and in this NFL Combine Primer, we break down the NFL Draft prospects with the most to prove before the 2026 NFL Draft. Which players need a big week in Indianapolis to solidify Round 1 status? Who must answer athletic or measurables questions? And which prospects could dramatically boost their draft stock with elite testing numbers? We analyze key prospects across quarterback, wide receiver, offensive tackle, edge rusher, cornerback, and defensive line, focusing on 40-yard dash expectations, vertical jump benchmarks, agility drills, arm length measurements, weigh-in numbers, and position-specific athletic thresholds. How much does Relative Athletic Score (RAS) matter? What testing numbers historically separate first-round picks from Day 2 selections? This episode blends film evaluation, production vs. traits debate, draft stock volatility, positional value, team needs, and scouting philosophy to preview the biggest storylines heading into Combine week. We highlight potential risers, fallers, sleepers, and prospects under pressure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The chaos continues in this Pre-NFL Scouting Combine Mock Draft: Round 2 Mayhem, where value swings, positional runs, and surprise slides reshape the 2026 NFL Draft landscape. After Round 1 headlines, Day 2 is where teams find starters, steal upside prospects, and attack major roster needs before the NFL Scouting Combine shakes up draft boards. In this full Round 2 mock draft, we break down best player available vs. team need strategy, positional value, draft tiers, scheme fit, athletic upside, and developmental projections across quarterback, wide receiver, offensive tackle, edge rusher, cornerback, and defensive line. Which prospects are sliding too far? Who becomes a massive value pick? And which teams are positioning themselves for long-term roster building success? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Pre-NFL Scouting Combine Mock Draft, we break down a surprising early selection as Carnell Tate flies off the board ahead of expectations in the 2026 NFL Draft. Is Tate rising up draft boards before the workouts even begin? And how could the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine impact his draft stock even further? We analyze Tate’s route running, separation ability, ball skills, contested catch ability, release package, yards-after-catch upside, production profile, and NFL projection compared to the rest of the 2026 wide receiver class. What makes him worthy of an early pick? Is this a true breakout candidate or an overreaction to traits and upside? This full mock draft also explores team needs, positional value, quarterback domino effects, offensive tackle movement, edge rusher depth, and potential draft risers and fallers ahead of the Combine. We discuss realistic landing spots, scheme fit, and how athletic testing could shake up Round 1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we host an NFL Scouting Combine All-RAS Draft with JP Acosta of CBS Sports, building a team made entirely of elite athletes based on Relative Athletic Score (RAS) testing from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Which prospects posted the most impressive RAS numbers? And how much should elite athletic testing impact 2026 NFL Draft projections? We break down 40-yard dash times, vertical jumps, broad jumps, three-cone drills, short shuttle testing, size-adjusted metrics, and overall athletic profiles to identify the best Combine performers at quarterback, wide receiver, offensive tackle, edge rusher, cornerback, and more. Does elite RAS correlate with NFL success? Which prospects boosted their draft stock the most with historic testing numbers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a Pre-NFL Scouting Combine NFL Draft Mailbag, and we’re answering your biggest 2026 NFL Draft questions before the workouts begin. In this episode, we dive into offensive tackle (OT) rankings, draft projections, and positional value, while also discussing expectations for Cole Payton and how his evaluation could shift during the pre-draft process. How deep is the 2026 NFL Draft OT class? Which offensive tackles could rise or fall after the Combine? What traits matter most for projecting NFL success at tackle? We break down arm length, pass protection technique, footwork, anchor strength, athletic testing, and scheme fit as teams finalize their draft boards. We also analyze Cole Payton’s draft stock, positional versatility, developmental upside, and realistic draft range, along with broader questions about team needs, draft strategy, and potential risers and sleepers heading into Indianapolis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we break down our 2026 NFL Draft big boards and debate the prospects we disagree on the most. Every draft cycle features polarizing evaluations, and this discussion dives into the biggest differences in NFL Draft rankings, scouting grades, positional value, and player projections. Which prospects are being overrated? Which players deserve to be ranked higher? We compare film evaluation, athletic traits, production, positional upside, and scheme fit to explain why certain 2026 NFL Draft prospects are creating major disagreements among evaluators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Mock Draft Monday, and we’re diving into a new 2026 NFL Mock Draft scenario featuring major movement across the board. In this episode, we analyze why the New York Jets target an Ohio State linebacker and how Utah offensive tackles slide down the draft board in this evolving NFL Draft landscape. We break down team needs, positional value, draft strategy, and prospect evaluation, explaining how roster construction, scheme fits, and positional depth influence mock draft decisions. What makes the Ohio State linebacker a strong fit for the Jets’ defense? Why are Utah offensive linemen losing momentum in early 2026 NFL Draft projections? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The invite list is out, and we’re talking through the biggest 2026 NFL Scouting Combine snubs that could shake up the draft cycle. In this episode, we break down the most surprising omissions from the 2026 NFL Combine, analyzing which NFL Draft prospects were left out, which players deserved invites, and how these snubs could impact draft stock, scouting exposure, and pre-draft momentum. We examine positional groups including quarterbacks, wide receivers, offensive tackles, edge rushers, defensive linemen, cornerbacks, safeties, and running backs, highlighting overlooked prospects who could still rise during Pro Days and private workouts. How much does a Combine invite truly matter? Which players are now flying under the radar as potential Day 2 or Day 3 steals in the 2026 NFL Draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dane Brugler has released his new 2026 NFL Draft Top-100 Big Board, and we’re breaking down every major takeaway, riser, faller, and surprise ranking in this in-depth NFL Draft analysis. In this episode, we react to Brugler’s latest big board update, compare it to consensus rankings, and evaluate how his top 100 prospects stack up against our own 2026 NFL Draft evaluations. Which quarterbacks are climbing? How does the offensive tackle and wide receiver class look at the top? Are the defensive line, cornerback, and safety rankings aligned with league buzz? We dive into the top-tier blue-chip prospects, mid-first round talents, and Day 2 sleepers who could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the Super Bowl, the spotlight shifts fully to the 2026 NFL Draft, and this post-Super Bowl mock draft continues into Round 2 mayhem, where championship teams are built and draft boards get unpredictable. In this episode, we break down Round 2 of a 2026 NFL Mock Draft, analyzing NFL team needs, best available prospects, positional value, and Day 2 draft strategy across the league. Round 2 is where NFL Draft sleepers, breakout prospects, and high-value selections emerge. We discuss potential landing spots for defensive linemen, cornerbacks, safeties, wide receivers, offensive linemen, running backs, and developmental quarterbacks who could become major steals in the 2026 NFL Draft class. This NFL Draft analysis and scouting discussion focuses on roster construction, scheme fit, and how teams find long-term starters outside the first round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Super Bowl behind us, the 2026 NFL Draft picture is coming into focus, and it’s time for a post-Super Bowl mock draft. In this episode, we explore what happens across the first round after Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 overall, breaking down team needs, prospect fits, and the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 NFL Draft. This NFL mock draft simulation examines quarterback-needy teams, offensive line upgrades, defensive playmakers, and the top NFL Draft prospects rising up big boards after the college football season. We analyze potential landing spots for first-round quarterbacks, wide receivers, edge rushers, offensive tackles, and defensive backs, while discussing how free agency, roster construction, and positional value influence draft strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 NFL Draft tight end class is beginning to take shape, and in this episode we break down the top prospects at the position, including Kenyon Sadiq, Max Klare, and other rising NFL Draft tight end prospects. From athletic receiving threats to complete in-line blockers, this NFL Draft positional breakdown covers what scouts and front offices are looking for in the modern tight end. We dive into film-based NFL Draft analysis, evaluating traits like route running, separation ability, yards-after-catch production, blocking technique, athletic upside, and positional versatility. How does Kenyon Sadiq’s explosiveness translate to the next level? Can Max Klare’s receiving production and football IQ make him one of the top tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft? And which under-the-radar prospects could climb draft boards? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.