Daft on Draft Podcast

NFL Draft summer scouting continues with a film breakdown of three talented cornerback prospects who deserve a spot on every scout's watchlist: OJ Frederique, Jamari Sharpe, and Kayin Lee. As the demand for versatile, athletic defensive backs continues to grow in the NFL, these three cornerbacks have the traits to emerge as major risers throughout the college football season. In this episode, we e...

NFL Draft summer scouting rolls on with an in-depth breakdown of three rising cornerback prospects: Zabien Brown, Kelley Jones, and Brice Pollock. As NFL defenses continue to rely on versatile, athletic defensive backs who can thrive in both man and zone coverage, these three young cornerbacks are quickly becoming names every NFL Draft fanatic should know. In this episode, we study the film to eva...

NFL Draft summer scouting continues with a deep dive into three of the most talented young cornerbacks in college football: Leonard Moore, Ashton Hampton, and Ellis Robinson IV. As NFL teams continue to prioritize elite coverage defenders capable of matching up with today's explosive passing attacks, these three defensive backs have emerged as prospects every NFL Draft fanatic should have on their...

What separates an elite NFL cornerback prospect from a great college defensive back? In this edition of the NFL Draft Scouting Seminar, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting cornerbacks and identifying the traits that consistently translate to NFL success. Cornerback is one of the most demanding positions in football, requiring elite athleticism, instincts, technique, and men...

It's time for another NFL Draft Mailbag! In this episode, we're answering your biggest NFL Draft questions, including one of the hottest debates in college football: Is Jeremiah Smith truly a generational prospect? From wide receiver evaluations and future first-round projections to quarterback rankings, positional value, scouting philosophy, and prospect comparisons, we tackle the questions that...

It's time for another edition of Daft or Draft!? In this episode, we're buying or selling some of the hottest NFL Draft takes circulating throughout the college football and scouting world. Which opinions are grounded in great film and sound process, and which ones are simply offseason hype? From quarterback projections and future first-round picks to breakout stars, overrated prospects, underrate...

Did College Football 27 get its player ratings right? In this episode, we're breaking down some of the biggest debates surrounding the game's overall ratings and comparing them to real-life NFL Draft evaluations and on-field performance. Player ratings are one of the most talked-about parts of every college football video game, but do they accurately reflect each prospect's talent, production, ath...

The first Summer NFL Mock Draft is here! Where will college football's biggest stars like Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith land if the NFL Draft were held today? As the next generation of elite prospects begins to emerge, it's time to project team fits, draft value, and which players are poised to become future first-round picks. In this episode, we break down my first summer NFL Mock Draft and dis...

NFL Draft summer scouting season rolls on as we break down three of college football's most intriguing running back prospects: Mark Fletcher, LJ Martin, and Antwan Raymond. As NFL teams continue to search for complete backs capable of producing in every phase of the game, these three runners have emerged as players worth monitoring throughout the college football season. In this episode, we dive i...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three dynamic running back prospects: Raleek Brown, Isaac Brown, and Justice Haynes. As the NFL continues to evolve toward explosive offenses and versatile backfields, these playmakers have become some of the most intriguing evaluations for NFL scouts, analysts, and draft fanatics looking ahead to future NFL Draft classes. In this episode...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three of the most intriguing young running back prospects in college football: Jadan Baugh, Kewan Lacy, and Ahmad Hardy. As NFL teams continue searching for explosive playmakers who can impact the game as runners, receivers, and all-around offensive weapons, these prospects have quickly become names NFL Draft fanatics should know. In this...

What separates an elite NFL Draft running back prospect from a college star who struggles to translate to the next level? In this edition of the NFL Draft Scouting Seminar, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting running backs. Running back evaluation is far more complex than simply looking at rushing yards and touchdowns. In this episode, we dive into the traits NFL scouts pri...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we dive into three intriguing defensive front-seven prospects: Clev Lubin, Boubacar Traore, and Taylor Wein. While these names may not yet dominate mainstream NFL Draft conversations, each possesses traits that make them fascinating evaluations for scouts, analysts, and NFL Draft fanatics looking to identify future risers before the rest of the footbal...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three intriguing EDGE defenders who have NFL scouts paying close attention: Matayo Uiagaleilei, Kenyatta Jackson, and Will Heldt. With pass rushers remaining one of the most valuable assets in football, these prospects have positioned themselves as players NFL Draft fanatics should be studying heading into the college football season. In...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three of the most explosive young EDGE rushers in college football: Dylan Stewart, Colin Simmons, and Yhonzae Pierre. As NFL teams continue to prioritize pass rushers capable of changing games, these prospects have quickly become must-watch players for scouts, analysts, and NFL Draft fanatics. In this episode, we dive into the film and ev...

What separates an elite NFL EDGE prospect from a college pass rusher who never develops at the next level? In this edition of the NFL Draft Summer Scouting Symposium, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting EDGE rushers. Pass rushers remain among the most valuable players in football, making EDGE evaluation one of the most important skills for NFL Draft analysts and scouts. In...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three of the most fascinating young tight end prospects in college football: Benjamin Brahmer, Luke Reynolds, and Terrance Carter Jr. As NFL teams continue to place a premium on versatile tight ends who can create mismatches in both the passing and running game, these prospects are quickly becoming names NFL Draft fans need to know. In th...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we dive into one of the most fascinating positions in football: tight end. In this episode, we're breaking down Jamari Johnson, Trey'Dez Green, and several of the top tight end prospects who could shape future NFL Draft classes. Tight ends are more valuable than ever in today's NFL, and teams are constantly searching for players who can impact the game...

What separates an elite NFL Draft tight end prospect from a college production machine? In this edition of the NFL Draft Scouting Symposium, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting tight ends. Tight end may be one of the most difficult positions to evaluate in football because prospects are asked to contribute as receivers, blockers, athletes, and offensive chess pieces. In thi...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three talented young wide receivers: Nick Marsh, Ryan Wingo, and Junior Sherrill. As scouts, analysts, and NFL Draft fans begin identifying the next wave of elite pass-catching talent, these prospects have emerged as players worth studying closely heading into the college football season. In this episode, we dive into the film and evaluat...

NFL Draft summer scouting season rolls on as we break down three of the most exciting young wide receiver prospects in college football: KJ Duff, T.J. Moore, and Bryant Wesco. As NFL Draft analysts begin building early watchlists and rankings for future draft classes, these receivers stand out because of their talent, athleticism, production potential, and long-term NFL upside. In this episode, we...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three fascinating wide receiver prospects: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Omarion Miller, and Mario Craver. As evaluators begin building their watchlists for future NFL Draft classes, these playmakers have emerged as names NFL Draft fans should know heading into the college football season. In this episode, we dive into the film and evaluate each...

NFL Draft summer scouting season continues with a deep dive into three of the most exciting young wide receiver prospects in college football: Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman, and Charlie Becker. These talented pass catchers are already generating major buzz among NFL Draft analysts, college football fans, and scouting communities as potential future stars at the next level. In this episode, we break...

What separates elite wide receiver prospects from overhyped athletes? In this NFL Draft Scouting Symposium, we break down exactly how to scout wide receivers like an NFL evaluator. This episode is a complete guide to evaluating the traits that matter most when studying wide receiver prospects for the NFL Draft. We dive deep into route running, release packages, separation ability, burst, body cont...

NFL Draft summer scouting season is officially underway, and we’re breaking down two of college football’s most intriguing young defensive tackle prospects: Justin Scott and Jayden Jackson, along with the next wave of disruptive interior defensive linemen to know. In this episode, we dive deep into the film, traits, upside, and developmental projections of these rising defensive tackle prospects a...