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Today's show covers my top 3 Start-Up tiers, an update on recent 2026 Rookie Consensus, and covers the Jaylen Waddle/Broncos trade. TIMELINE || 2026 Mock Draft Consensus -- 2:00 || Startup Mock -- 17:00 || Tier 2 -- 20:30 || Tier 3 -- 34:15 || Waddle & What's Next -- 39:45 Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Today's podcast focuses primarily on my reactions (for Dynasty Fantasy) to this week's Free Agency News. Additionally, a look at the RB Rooms, Contracts, & Investments for all 32 Teams. TIMELINE || FA Reactions -- 2:45 || Trades & Un-Trades -- 3:15 || QB Talk -- 6:45 || Alec Pierce & Michael Pittman -- 15:00 || Big Winner: Kenneth Walker III -- 17:45 || Likely -- 23:30 || RBs: Gainwell, (Linderbau...

Today's episode of the podcast returns to the Deeper Dive series to cover two combine risers in Jeff Caldwell & Seth McGowan. Additionally, I take the next step in preparing for Start-Up Drafts. TIMELINE || Jeff Caldwell -- 4:00 || Seth McGowan -- 22:45 || Start-Up Mock Exercise -- 36:15 || Rounds 1-3 -- 39:00 || Rounds 4-6 -- 49:00 || Rounds 7-9 -- 01:06:00 || Caldwell -- https://www.youtube.com/...

Today's FFR episode focuses on the NFL Combine with my biggest Risers, Fallers, and my updated Top 48 Big Board. plus, I take the next step in the Start-Up Rankings process discussing consensus. TIMELINE || NFL Combine -- 2:00 || Riser of the Combine -- 2:30 || Biggest RB/WR Riser -- 8:45 || Biggest Faller -- 12:15 || Additional Risers -- 15:00 || New Big Board (Part 1 - Top 24) -- 23:30 || New Bi...

Today's episode features my Top 15 WRs (+8 Honorables) prior to the Combine, finishes the divisional review series with the AFCW & NFCE, and previews the combine by looking at prospects in DJ's top 50 TIMELINE || WR Rankings (Top 5) -- 1:45 || WR Rankings (6-15) -- 8:15 || WR Rankings (Mentions & Recap) -- 27:30 || DIVISIONAL REVIEWS || Broncos -- 32:45 || Chiefs -- 39:00 || Raiders -- 45:30 || Ch...

Today's episode of the show returns to the final pre-Combine positional Rankings & Divisional Review series covering 2026 QBs, AFC South, & the NFC South + Jeremiah 2nd Mock Changes. TIMELINE || 2026 QB Rankings -- 2:15 || Divisional Review -- 17:30 || Texans -- 18:15 || Colts -- 31:00 || Jaguars -- 46:00 || Titans -- 58:00 || Falcons -- 01:07:15 || Panthers -- 01:09:45 || Saints -- 01:27:45 || Bu...

Jam-packed show today primarily featuring my detailed discussion of the best prospects remaining in CFB + starting the show making a Fantasy Big Board using Dane Brugler's Top 100 as Draft Capital TIMELINE || Brugler Big Board Part 1 (1-11) -- 2:45 || BBB Part 2 (12-28) -- 13:15 || 2027 Breakdown -- 23:45 || Top 8 QBs -- 24:30 || QB Part 2 + Trinidad Chambliss -- 52:30 || Top RBs -- 59:30 || RB Pa...

A lot to cover on this extended edition of the podcast, I begin re-ranking my top 8 Rookie RBs, break down the two Divisions that competed this Sunday, & discuss College TE Production + Brugler's 100. TIMELINE || RB Rankings -- 3:00 || NFL Review -- 18:45 || Bills -- 19:15 || Dolphins -- 32:00 || Patriots -- 41:00 || Jets -- 01:03:45 || Cardinals -- 01:12:15 || Rams -- 01:26:15 || 49ers -- 01:32:4...

On today's FFR, I kick things off by breaking down GAST WR Ted Hurst & ND WR Malachi Fields before getting into the Divisional Review Series + the Mock Draft Series Returns! TIMELINE || Ted Hurst -- 2:20 || Malachi Fields -- 15:15 || Division Review Series -- 30:15 || Ravens -- 32:00 || Bengals -- 42:00 || Browns -- 48:00 || Steelers -- 58:45 || Bears -- 01:03:15 || Lions -- 01:17:30 || Packers --...

Today's episode of the podcast primarily features breakdowns of Carson Beck, Omar Cooper Jr., & Adam Randall. The endnotes today discuss the Senior Bowl & Daniel Jeremiah's 1st Big Board. TIMELINE || Carson Beck -- 2:20 || Omar Cooper Jr. -- 23:00 || Adam Randall -- 40:50 || Endnotes Part 1 (Jeremiah Top 50) -- 54:30 || Endnotes Part 2 (Senior Bowl) -- 1:03:30 Beck -- https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Today's episode primarily features Deeper Dives on Indiana Hoosiers Fernando Mendoza & Elijah Sarratt + Discuss DJ's 1st Mock & Early Senior Bowl Measurements. TIMELINE || Fernando Mendoza -- 2:05 || Elijah Sarratt -- 29:00 || Mike Washington Jr. -- 43:45 || Endnotes Part 1 (Jeremiah Mock 1.0) -- 55:15 || Endnotes Part 2 (Senior Bowl) -- 64:30 || Mendoza -- https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=Lp6c7Gd...

Today's episode of the podcast mainly focuses on FOUR Deeper Dives at the TE position headlined by Kenyon Sadiq. + Discussion on the National Title, Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah, & the show. TIMELINE: Kenyon Sadiq -- 2:30 || Justin Joly -- 27:00 || Michael Trigg -- 35:30 || Tanner Koziol -- 48:30 || National Title -- 01:00:45 || Long Endnotes Part 1 (Rashee Rice) -- 01:14:00 || Part 2 (Chambl...

Back to the Deeper Dive series for the Podcast, with the first episode this week covering Ohio State players Carnell Tate & Max Klare as well as TCU WR Eric McAlister. TIMELINE || Carnell Tate -- 1:45 || Max Klare -- 22:30 || Eric McAlister Jr. -- 34:00 || Redraft Rankings Review (WR) -- 47:15 || Redraft Rankings Review (TE) -- 01:11:15 || Endnotes / What's Next -- 01:16:45 Tate -- https://www.you...

With Sadiq declaring & Moore returning, the 2026 class is nearly set for the long haul, so it is time to rank the class 1-to-50+. Additionally, I will obviously discuss that Dante Moore decision. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || BIG BOARD BEGINS -- 2:00 || Tier 1 Part 1 (#1) -- 2:15 || Tier 1 Part 2 (#2-#5) -- 5:30 || Tier 1 Part 3 (#6-#7) -- 12:30 || Tier 2 Part 1 (#8-11) -- 16:15 || Tier 2 Part 2 (#...

Jampacked episode today with Deeper Dives for Z Branch, T Simpson, & S Bell. Additionally, a brief review of the QB/RB positions in Redraft & an update on Moore & Sadiq. TIMELINE || Intro + Declaration Notes -- 0:00 || Zachariah Branch -- 5:55 || Skyler Bell -- 25:45 || Ty Simpson -- 41:45 || QB -- 01:09:15 || RB -- 01:18:15 || Endnotes + the Dante Moore Decision -- 1:31:00 Branch -- https://www.y...

Today's episode of the podcast features Deeper Dives into Germie Bernard, Chris Brazzell II, and Eli Stowers. Plus, which '27/'28 prospects have finished their seasons after the College Playoff? TIMELINE || Intro+Declarations -- 0:00 || Germie Bernard -- 4:30 || Chris Brazzell II -- 19:00 || Eli Stowers -- 36:30 || Underclassmen from Playoff Teams -- 51:30 || Final Declare Notes + What's Next -- 6...

Today's Deeper Dive episode features Deeper Dives on Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, & Garrett Nussmeier. Additionally, Fernando Mendoza & Dante Moore square off soon and that match-up is previewed. TIMELINE || Nicholas Singleton -- 2:00 || Kaytron Allen -- 19:15 || Garrett Nussmeier -- 34:45 || CFP Semifinals -- 50:30 || End -- 62:45 || Singleton & Allen -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iixg...

Today's episode features three new Deeper Dives on K.C. Concepcion, Antonio Williams, & Cade Klubnik alongside previews for the four Quarterfinal match-ups in the College Football Playoffs. Timeline || K.C. Concepcion -- 1:30 || Antonio Williams -- 20:00 || Cade Klubnik -- 35:00 || Endnotes -- 50:45 || Miami/OSU -- 51:30 || Oregon/TTU -- 55:15 || Alabama/Indiana -- 60:00 || Ole Miss/Georgia -- 64:...

Today's show breaks down the three latest Deeper Dives from the podcast on Jadarian Price, Makai Lemon, and Ja'Kobi Lane. More on the CFB Playoff on the next episode! TIMELINE || Jadarian Price -- 1:15 || Makai Lemon -- 22:15 || Ja'Kobi Lane -- 38:15 || Endnotes -- 54:45 Price - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eh0t1yyLc0 Lemon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPRWtbcLOUE Lane -  https://www.yout...

Today's FFR goes into Deeper Dives for Chris Bell, Jeremiyah Love, & Eli Raridon before discussing Round 1 of the upcoming CFB Playoff + discusses the NFLSE WR Rankings. TIMELINE || Chris Bell -- 1:30 || Jeremiyah Love -- 14:45 || Eli Raridon -- 25:30 || Previews -- 35:00 || Bama/Oklahoma -- 37:30 || Miami/A&M -- 41:15 || Blowouts -- 45:30 || Endnotes + NFLSE WR Ranks -- 50:45 Bell - https://www.y...

Today's episode of the FFR podcast is entirely focused on breaking down prospect profiles for Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, & Jordyn Tyson, three of the biggest names in the 2026 NFL Draft. TIMELINE || Jonah Coleman -- 2:45 || Denzel Boston -- 21:30 || Jordyn Tyson -- 41:45 || Endnote + Recent Declaration News -- 65:30 Coleman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vJm7pg24SY Boston - https://www.yout...

Today's episode of the podcast features my Conference Championship reactions including with Mendoza Rising & Simpson Falling, covers the best prospects in the CFP, & Dives Deep on Emmett Johnson TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || HeisMendoza -- 3:15 || +IU/OSU -- 16:15 || Simpson Stumbles -- 20:00 || +UGA/ALA -- 26:00 || RBs + North Texas Young Guns Draw Blanks -- 27:45 || DEEPER DIVE SERIES BEGINS -- 3...

Today's episode of FFR compares Regular Season statistics between 2024 Sophomores (eligible in 2026) and 2025 Sophomores (eligible in 2027) + A preview and breakdown of the CFB Playoff Picture. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Sophomore Production -- 2:45 || RBs -- 5:45 || WRs -- 10:45 || CFB Playoffs -- 23:45 || Playoff Sympathy (I have none) -- 37:15 || Friday -- 42:30 || Georgia/Alabama -- 46:45 ||...

It's time for the final Risers, Fallers, and Weekly Mock Draft for the 2025 CFB Season. The Regular Season came to a close, and this series will also finish with a pair of 3-Round Mock Drafts. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Risers -- 2:45 || Emmett Johnson -- 3:00 || Keshaun Singleton -- 7:15 || Future Risers QB -- 14:45 || Future Risers RB -- 18:00 || Future Risers WR -- 26:30 || 2026 QB Notes -- 3...

This early Wed edition of the FFR podcast looks over every 2026 Rookie Mock from the 2025 Season going player-by-player and giving an overview of how things have changed this season. + Game Previews. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Mock Review -- 1:45 || Week 1 Players -- 2:15 || Week 2+ Players -- 13:45 || Weekly Previews -- 32:15 || Friday Game of the Week -- 33:30 || Friday -- 39:15 || Top Saturda...