Daft on Draft Podcast

In this must-watch NFL Draft analysis, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics among NFL Draft fanatics – the importance of upside, age, and production profiles when scouting NFL Draft prospects. Should NFL teams prioritize a prospect's potential ceiling or proven college production? How does a player's age impact their draft stock? And what role do advanced analytics play in evaluating t...

Pre-Combine Mock Draft Picks 17-32: Steelers Get Emeka Egbuka, Chiefs Bolster Offensive Line In this Pre-Combine Mock Draft video, we break down picks 17-32 in the 2025 NFL Draft, delivering expert analysis and predictions for each team’s first-round selection. The Pittsburgh Steelers land a game-changing wide receiver in Emeka Egbuka, giving Kenny Pickett a dynamic weapon on offense. Meanwhile, t...

In this pre-combine NFL Mock Draft for picks 1-16, we break down the potential landing spots for top prospects, including Shedeur Sanders to the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots fortifying their roster to protect Drake Maye. If you're an NFL Draft fan or looking for in-depth NFL scouting and analysis, this video is for you! We analyze team needs, player fits, and how each pick could s...

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler just released a new top-100, and Dalton and Cory are here to talk about it. In this episode, each of the guys focuses on six different players (three agreements, three disagreements) and why they either agree or disagree with Brugler’s assessment. Players discussed include Texas A&M pass rusher Nic Scourton, Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden, Kansas cornerback Cobee Br...

There are always hidden lessons in everything we do. So, as the Eagles laid the smackdown on the Chiefs, what NFL Draft and team-building lessons have we learned from the 2024 season? Not every team can build a roster like the Eagles, but are there little ways to attack the NFL Draft hidden in their Championship-Winning season? Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts...

Cory and Dalton break down the top-five running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are no mysteries or disagreements in this episode as the guys have the exact same list of running backs at the top of a fun and deep class. So who are they? We all know about Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, but who files in behind him? Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my...

Cory and Dalton dive into another handful of mailbag questions and give their thoughts. Included in today’s episode includes: -Best RB value in the class -How many true first round prospects in this class -Travis Hunter ranked as both a WR and CB over the last three years -more! Take a listen! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becom...

From Myles Garrett asking for a trade from the Cleveland Browns, to the Los Angeles Rams potentially shopping both Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp, the NFL trade rumors have been flying around. We talk about them here and what impact they could have on the 2025 NFL Draft: Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid su...

Dalton and Cory return with another edition of Daft or Draft! In this episode, we discuss three different topics to decide whether to buy or sell: -Is Jaxson Dart a first-round pick? -Will Darius Alexander go in the top 64? -Should the Raiders take Ashton Jeanty if they cannot land a quarterback? Let's talk about it! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support...

The Reese’s Senior Bowl has come and gone, and we have a third and final day of practice film to break down. Not only that, but Dalton and Cory break down who the week-long winners were for both the National and American teams. Find out who made our All-Senior Bowl teams! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid sub...

The Reese's Senior Bowl practices have wrapped up, but we are here to break down what happened on Day 2 (we'll be back tomorrow with Day 3). Which 2025 NFL Draft hopefuls stood out and surprised-- in both a good and bad way-- during the second day of practices in Mobile, Alabama? Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or...

Cory and Dalton are back after a slight delay while Cory was at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The guys discuss all four days of Shrine Bowl action and standouts and break down the first day of Senior Bowl action. Who is making the most money and forcing us to reevaluate their tape? Let’s discuss it. Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider be...

Dalton and Cory get into another big board episode, this time breaking down their players No. 21-25. And there is plenty of disagreement between the two! Tap in to find out what the guys think of Georgia LB/EDGE Jalon Walker and more! If you missed the other Building Our Board episodes they can be found below: Players No. 1-5 Players No. 6-10 Players No. 11-15 Players No. 16-20 Daft on Draft is a...

Dalton and Cory do another round of mailbag questions asked on social media. In today’s episode, the guys talk about what the Titans mean by not passing on a ‘generational talent’ and its impact on the teams picking behind them, a handful of sleeper prospects who deserve more love, and what position groups are the deepest in this year’s draft class. Tap in! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publ...

Dalton and Cory return to discuss the National Championship as Ohio State prevailed over Notre Dame. From 2025 NFL Draft standouts, to individual matchups won, and more, we’ve got you covered. How did the Buckeyes get it done? Let’s talk about it. Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...

In this edition of Daft or Draft!? Cory and Dalton discuss three of the following topics: What position Jalon Walker plays and what his draft stock is at that position, whether or not Ashton Jeanty will be drafted in the top 15 and trying to find his landing spot, and what the Browns should do with the No. 2 pick if they don’t go with a QB. Do you agree? Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publica...

With just one College Football Playoff game left to go, Ohio State and Notre Dame will square off for the third straight season. What 2025 NFL Draft implications are there in the National Championship game? What are our predictions for the game? Find out here! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thi...

This is our first time doing a mailbag! So let's dive right in. In this episode we talk about our favorite NFL Draft projects, Ole Miss WR Tre Harris, where Ollie Gordon should be drafted, the rising stock of Ohio State OL Donovan Jackson, and more! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a publ...

In this edition of Daft or Draft!? we discuss the following topics: -Do GMs of QB-needy teams have the duty to take a shot at a QB in the NFL Draft no matter what if they have the asset pick to do so? -Are RBs better off going back to school if they aren't top-64 locks? -Is this season a failure for Ohio State if they don't beat Notre Dame? Let's find out! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publi...

Let's talk about the College Football Playoffs semifinals. Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects made themselves the most money? Who declared after their team lost? Who needs to go back to school and improve their draft stock? We've got you covered, friends! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a pu...

Loaded with talent this year, both the Reese’s Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine game have gobs of fun players to get a closer look at coming to their All-Star affair this year. Dalton and Cory are here to break down both of those rosters and identify which players they are most excited to watch. Tap in! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,...

We've got Notre Dame vs. Penn State and Ohio State vs. Texas coming up. What 2025 NFL Draft implications are on the line, and which teams come away with wins? Should Drew Allar change his mind and declare with a strong showing against the Irish? Is the Big Ten the real CFB powerhouse conference? Let's chat. Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,...

Finishing out our mock draft 4.0, we start the action off with pick No. 17 and the Cincinnati Bengals. How do these fringe playoff teams and postseason contenders continue to add to their rosters in the back half of the first round? Find out here! Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...

Cory and Dalton return with their fourth mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. This time, the first 18 picks are locked in as the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants are first up. Which ones take QBs? Which QB do they take? Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public e...

Dalton and Cory discuss who players No. 16-20 on their big boards are. There is a bit of overlap between the guys, but a few differing names as well, including two prospects they do not see eye-to-eye on. So let’s talk about it. If you need to catch up on their top 15 prospects you can find those episodes below: 1-5 6-10 11-15 Daft on Draft is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts a...