TDR Draft Show: An NFL Draft Podcast

The 2027 NFL Draft conversation is heating up, but plenty of talented prospects are still flying under the radar. While most of the attention goes to the biggest names in college football, there are players across the country putting together impressive seasons who deserve a closer look. On this episode of the TDR Draft Show, Christian Williams and Kevin Coleman highlight some lesser-known prospects who could make noise as the draft process unfolds.We’re diving into several positions, including quarterbacks Katin Houser (Illinois) and Conner Weigman (Houston), wide receivers Justin Bowick (Oklahoma State) and Carlos Hernandez (Wake Forest), and defensive tackles AJ Holmes Jr. (Texas Tech) and Zarion Walters (North Carolina Central). We’ll also break down several intriguing prospects at other positions, including Lance Heard, Rocky Beers, Kingston Lopa, and Wayshawn Parker, while giving an honorable mention to Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr.The goal is simple: identify talented players before they become household names. We’ll examine their production, advanced metrics, NFL traits, and long-term draft outlooks to determine which prospects deserve more attention. Whether you’re preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft, scouting future dynasty rookie targets, or just looking to expand your college football watchlist, this episode has plenty of names worth knowing.If you want to go even deeper, everything we do lives on the site: rankings, ADP, tools, guides, articles, and much more at The Devy Royale. That’s the full TDR ecosystem.And if you want access to everything we’re building, live shows, rankings updates, articles, Discord access, and direct interaction with us, consider subscribing right here on Substack and becoming part of the TDR community.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedevyroyale.com/subscribe

Christian and I are putting the entire first round on the board in this episode of The Devy Royale. We alternate picks through all 32 selections, working through team needs, prospect value, and where this 2027 class could land.We kick things off with Jeremiah Smith to Houston and Colin Simmons to Tennessee, but the quarterback landing spots should get people talking. Dante Moore heads to Miami, Trinidad Chambliss becomes a Jet, and Arch Manning lands in Arizona. Which team gets its guy, and who passes on a quarterback to address another need?We also work through a loaded defensive group, the offensive tackles who could climb the board, and where players like Cam Coleman, Luke Reynolds, and Jadan Baugh fit. For dynasty and devy managers, these landing spots give us plenty to discuss about opportunity and future fantasy value.Watch the full episode below and let us know: Which pick do you love, and which one would you change?If you want to go even deeper, everything we do lives on the site: rankings, ADP, tools, guides, articles, and much more at The Devy Royale. That’s the full TDR ecosystem.And if you want access to everything we’re building, live shows, rankings updates, articles, Discord access, and direct interaction with us, consider subscribing right here on Substack and becoming part of the TDR community.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedevyroyale.com/subscribe

In this episode, we continue our 2027 Summer Scouting series by moving to the secondary and breaking down some of the top cornerbacks and safeties in the 2027 NFL Draft class. This group already features a strong mix of size, coverage ability, ball production, versatility, and athletic traits that could make the secondary one of the more interesting position groups to follow during the 2026 season.For this episode, we focus on Christian’s rankings at both cornerback and safety, looking at the prospects he currently has at the top of each position. At corner, Leonard Moore leads the way after an outstanding 2025 season, with players like Zabien Brown, Kelley Jones, Ashton Hampton, and Ellis Robinson IV rounding out the group. At safety, KJ Bolden sits at the top, followed by Brauntae Johnson, Adon Shuler, Ty Benefield, and Bray Hubbard.There are a lot of different profiles within these rankings. Some players bring high-end coverage ability and true shutdown potential, while others stand out because of their size, physicality, versatility, instincts, or ability to create turnovers. The safety group also features several players who can impact the game in multiple ways, whether that is playing deep, working in the slot, supporting the run, or making plays on the football.This episode is about more than just the rankings. We look at the 2025 PFF grades, coverage production, tackles, interceptions, pass breakups, physical profiles, and overall projection for each prospect. We also discuss what each player needs to show in 2026 to continue climbing the board.If you are already looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft or just want to get familiar with the next wave of defensive backs, this episode is your starting point for the 2027 secondary class.If you want to go even deeper, everything we do lives on the site: rankings, ADP, tools, guides, articles, and much more at The Devy Royale. That’s the full TDR ecosystem.And if you want access to everything we’re building, live shows, rankings updates, articles, Discord access, and direct interaction with us, consider subscribing right here on Substack and becoming part of the TDR community.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedevyroyale.com/subscribe

In this episode, we continue our 2027 Summer Scouting series with a full breakdown of the defensive linemen who could shape the next wave of college football and NFL Draft conversations. The 2027 defensive line class has a strong mix of high-end edge rushers, disruptive interior defenders, proven producers, and ascending traits-based prospects who could make a major jump with another strong season in 2026.Christian and I walk through our personal rankings from 10 to 1, comparing where we agree, where we differ, and which defenders have the clearest paths to improving their draft stock. At the top, Dylan Stewart and Colin Simmons headline the class as two of the most talented pass rushers in college football. Behind them, names like Yhonzae Pierre, John Henry Daley, Clev Lubin, David Stone, A’Mauri Washington, Anthony Smith, Will Echoles, Justin Scott, and Kenyatta Jackson all bring different strengths and developmental paths to the table.Some of these players win with explosiveness and pure pass-rush ability. Others bring size, power, run-defense value, versatility, or the ability to collapse the pocket from the interior. That is what makes this group interesting. It is not just a collection of edge rushers. There are true three-down defenders, interior disruptors, power players, and developmental prospects with the physical tools to climb quickly.This episode is not just about ranking defensive linemen. It is about understanding the profiles. We discuss each player’s strengths, concerns, PFF grades, career production, positional projection, and what they need to prove this season to move up the board. Whether you are preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft, following college football prospects, or trying to get ahead of the next wave of defensive stars, this is the starting point for the 2027 defensive line conversation.If you want to go even deeper, everything we do lives on the site: rankings, ADP, tools, guides, articles, and much more at The Devy Royale. That’s the full TDR ecosystem.And if you want access to everything we’re building, live shows, rankings updates, articles, Discord access, and direct interaction with us, consider subscribing right here on Substack and becoming part of the TDR community.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedevyroyale.com/subscribe

In this episode, we continue our 2027 Summer Scouting series with a full breakdown of the offensive linemen who could shape the next NFL Draft cycle. This group features a strong mix of tackles, guards, and centers, including proven pass protectors, dominant run blockers, experienced interior linemen, and developmental tackles with the physical tools to rise throughout the 2026 season.Christian and I walk through our personal top-10 rankings, comparing where we agree, where we differ, and which players have the clearest paths to improving their draft stock. At the top of the class, Cayden Green, Trevor Lauck, Kade Pieper, and Jordan Seaton appear in both of our top fours. Green enters the season with one of the strongest pass-blocking profiles in the class, while Lauck combines high-level grades in both phases. Pieper brings a physical interior presence, and Seaton remains an intriguing tackle prospect because of his pass-protection ability and overall ceiling.The middle of our rankings includes Greg Johnson, Evan Tengesdahl, Anthonie Knapp, and Trevor Goosby. Tengesdahl stands out as one of the best run blockers in the group, while Johnson offers impressive size and balance at guard. Knapp remains a developmental tackle worth monitoring, and Goosby brings a massive frame with strong grades in both the running and passing games.The back end of the rankings features Blake Frazier, Austin Siereveld, Iapani Laloulu, Jacarrius Peak, and Greg Johnson, depending on the individual board. Each player offers a different evaluation. Peak’s pass-blocking production gives him a chance to rise quickly, Siereveld has already displayed excellent run-blocking ability, and Laloulu’s pass-protection numbers make him one of the more interesting centers in the class. Christian also highlights PJ Williams among his first three players outside the top 10.This episode is not simply about ranking offensive linemen. It is about understanding the traits and projections behind each placement. We discuss pass protection, run blocking, positional value, physical development, consistency, and what each prospect must prove during the 2026 season. Whether you are preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft, following college football scouting, or looking to understand the players protecting the next generation of fantasy stars, this is the starting point for the 2027 offensive line conversation.If you want to go even deeper, everything we do lives on the site: rankings, ADP, tools, guides, articles, and much more at The Devy Royale. That’s the full TDR ecosystem.And if you want access to everything we’re building, live shows, rankings updates, articles, Discord access, and direct interaction with us, consider subscribing right here on Substack and becoming part of the TDR community.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Royale is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you want to watch the full episode, you can find the video below. Let us know your biggest takeaway from the show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedevyroyale.com/subscribe