Daft on Draft Podcast

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...

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 examin...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

NFL Draft season is all about value, projection, and team fit , and in this episode of This or That? we debate some of the most fascinating NFL Draft scenarios involving similar prospects at very different values . When two players bring comparable traits, production, or athletic profiles, how should teams decide who’s worth the earlier pick? This episode dives into side-by-side NFL Draft debates...

The Senior Bowl is one of the biggest proving grounds on the NFL Draft calendar, and this Senior Bowl recap focuses on the defensive players who helped themselves the most ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft . From dominant one-on-one reps to eye-opening game tape, several defenders used Senior Bowl week to elevate their draft stock and force scouts to take notice. In this episode, we break down which edg...

In this episode, we deliver a complete Senior Bowl recap focused on the offensive prospects who boosted their 2026 NFL Draft stock during practices and game week in Mobile. We break down standout performances from quarterbacks, wide receivers, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, and tight ends , highlighting which players helped themselves most in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and front...

In this episode, we break down Daniel Jeremiah’s newest 2026 NFL Draft big board , analyzing the rankings, prospect tiers, and biggest surprises from one of the most influential voices in NFL scouting. We examine which NFL Draft prospects are trending up, which players may be overrated or underrated, and how Jeremiah’s evaluations align with film, traits, and league-wide draft philosophy. From qua...

The East-West Shrine Bowl delivered a crucial evaluation opportunity for 2026 NFL Draft prospects , and in this episode we break down which players shined the brightest throughout Shrine Bowl week. From standout practice performers to in-game risers, we analyze which prospects boosted their NFL Draft stock , impressed scouts, and put themselves firmly on draft boards moving forward. This review co...

The East-West Shrine Bowl is one of the most important pre-draft evaluation events on the calendar, and in this preview we break down the 2026 NFL Draft prospects with the most on the line heading into Shrine Bowl week. From fringe roster hopefuls to potential Day 2 NFL Draft risers , we look at which players can boost their 2026 draft stock through practices, interviews, measurables, and game per...

Welcome back to Daft or Draft!? , the NFL Draft take-reaction show where we sift through the most scolding hot NFL Draft takes , bold prospect predictions, and fiery draft opinions flying around the internet. In this episode, we put draft community narratives under the microscope: prospect risers, overrated and underrated players, QB rankings, draft fits, sleeper picks, and team-specific draft str...

In this episode, we run through a full 2026 NFL Mock Draft where elite wide receivers and offensive tackles come off the board early and often, reshaping team needs and draft strategy across the league. With more franchises shifting toward explosive passing offenses and premium trench play, this class of dynamic WRs and pro-ready OTs creates fascinating scenarios for playoff teams, rebuilding fran...

In this instant reaction episode, we break down the College Football National Championship and its massive implications for the 2026 NFL Draft , analyzing which top NFL Draft prospects delivered, which struggled, and how this title game will reshape draft boards moving forward. From quarterback play to offensive line battles and standout defensive performances, we dive into the traits, tools, and...

In this episode, we deliver a deep-dive National Championship preview focused on the 2026 NFL Draft prospects with the most to gain—and the most to lose—on the biggest stage in college football. With millions watching and NFL scouts locked in, the National Championship provides a rare high-pressure film sample that can significantly swing draft stock , scouting grades , and long-term NFL projectio...

In this episode, we break down all the madness surrounding the college football transfer portal , 2026 NFL Draft decisions , and every major storyline creating chaos across the college football and NFL Draft landscape. With star players hitting the transfer portal , underclassmen making draft declarations, seniors weighing extra eligibility, and programs scrambling to rebuild their rosters, we ana...

In this episode, we dive into a comprehensive College Football Playoffs Semifinals film review to identify which 2026 NFL Draft prospects elevated their stock under championship-level pressure. With elite programs battling under the brightest lights, the semifinals offered high-quality tape on future NFL talent across offense and defense. We break down quarterback performance, trench play, wide re...

In this episode, we drop a full NFL Wildcard Weekend mock draft loaded with 2026 NFL Draft predictions, prospect fits, and team-building analysis for NFL fans and NFL Draft fanatics. With playoff chaos underway, draft positioning is shifting, quarterback markets are heating up, and roster needs are becoming crystal clear. We break down every first-round selection, including a major projection at Q...

In this episode, we reset the landscape of the 2026 NFL Draft safety class, highlighting top prospects such as Caleb Downs, Dillon Thieneman, and other emerging college football defensive backs who could headline future NFL Draft boards. This film-based scouting breakdown dives into safety traits, All-22 processing, coverage versatility, run support, range, athletic measurables, instincts, and pro...

In this episode, we deliver bold predictions for the future of the 2026 NFL Draft through the lens of the College Football Playoffs semifinals. We break down which college football stars could become top NFL Draft prospects, how semifinal matchups might impact draft stock, and which players are trending toward first-round, Day 2, or sleeper status in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle. If you're looking for...

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals delivered elite matchups—and major 2026 NFL Draft implications . In this episode, we break down the CFP quarterfinals film to identify which draft-eligible prospects elevated their stock on the biggest stage. From quarterbacks and wide receivers to edge rushers and offensive linemen, this is a full NFL Draft film review focused on traits that translate to...

This is not another mock draft —it’s a deeper look at how the Cleveland Browns could overhaul their offense by prioritizing the trenches and playmakers in the NFL Draft in this full first round mock draft. In this episode, we explore a Browns-centric draft scenario focused on adding a franchise offensive tackle and a dynamic wide receiver , breaking down how these moves could reshape Cleveland’s o...

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals delivered massive performances, statement games, and major 2026 NFL Draft implications , and this episode breaks it all down with instant reaction and deep draft analysis. Which NFL Draft prospects elevated their stock under the brightest lights, and who may have missed an opportunity on the biggest stage in college football? In this episode, I analyze st...

It’s a new year, but the NFL Draft discourse is as wild as ever. In this episode of Daft or Draft!? , we dive headfirst into the latest 2026 NFL Draft hot takes , separating fact from fiction as the draft cycle officially turns the page. From overreactions to bold predictions, we evaluate which narratives actually hold weight and which ones belong firmly in the “daft” category. We break down early...