Locked On NFL Draft - Daily Podcast On The NFL Draft, College Football & The NFL

Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq ignites NFL Draft buzz with a historic athletic profile—could he be the league’s next superstar tight end? Bleacher Report’s Damian Parson and The Draft Network’s Keith Sanchez break down Sadiq’s explosive 4.39 40-yard dash, leaping ability, and rare positional versatility that shatter conventional expectations for the position. They compare his upside to NFL greats like Vern...

The 2026 NFL Draft wide receiver class promises fireworks, with Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon leading a dynamic group of pass catchers. Can USC’s Makai Lemon overtake Arizona State’s Tyson and Ohio State’s Tate as the first receiver off the board? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez debate the top 10 rankings, spotlighting Lemon’s elite hands, Kansas A&M’s KC Concepcion’s versatility, an...

Notre Dame’s dynamic duo, Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, headline the 2026 NFL Draft’s running back class, but the debate for RB2 supremacy is heating up as Mike Washington Jr. (Arkansas) enters the mix with elite measurables and game-changing speed. Are these three future NFL stars separating from the pack, and which team will land the next franchise RB? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break...

Garrett Nussmeier surges as a potential QB2 contender in the 2026 NFL Draft class—could he leapfrog Ty Simpson on draft night? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down their top 10 quarterback prospect rankings, starting with the consensus “big three”: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Garrett Nussmeier. The debate heats up around Nussmeier’s injury history, high-upside arm talent, and which squ...

Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell lights up the 2026 NFL Draft conversation with his elite pass-rushing prowess, but does his lack of arm length and run defense knock him out of first-round contention? NFL Draft analyst Damian Parson details why Howell’s explosive first step, bend, and nuanced moves make him one of the purest pass rushers in the class, yet production inconsistencies and historic measurem...

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles rockets up NFL Draft boards after a jaw-dropping combine performance—4.46 in the 40-yard dash at 6'5", 245 pounds with a 43.5-inch vertical. Is Styles the next Fred Warner-level chess piece for an elite defense? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down Styles’ unique ceiling, his versatility across linebacker and safety roles, and why top-5 selection b...

Jeremiyah Love surges into elite NFL Draft territory, challenging Caleb Downs for the top prospect spot. Can Notre Dame's standout running back live up to Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson comparisons? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez dissect Love's Combine dominance, reveal their new big board rankings, and weigh in on positional debates shaping the 2026 NFL Draft. The conversation heats up around...

Kansas City Chiefs shake up the 2026 NFL Draft with a blockbuster trade, sending star corner Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for the Rams’ 29th overall pick. Are the Chiefs poised to rebuild their defense and offensive line, or will they target explosive new weapons for Patrick Mahomes? Reuben Bain and Francis Mauigoa headline possible picks at No. 9, while elite prospects like Caleb Downs...

Los Angeles Rams stir controversy with surprising NFL Draft decisions, including Ty Simpson and Kadyn Proctor—both from Alabama—igniting debate among fans. Should the Rams address their cornerback crisis or seek Stafford's successor? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez dissect the strategy behind these bold moves, offer insight into Jermod McCoy's draft stock, and raise questions about the defensive r...

NFL Draft hopefuls light up the Scouting Combine as Arkansas’ Taylen Green wows scouts with elite athleticism and arm talent. Could Green’s physical tools make him this year’s premier developmental quarterback? Ty Simpson cements his status as QB2 with clean mechanics and catchable throws, while LSU’s Garrett Nussmeyer impresses returning from injury and Drew Aller flashes first-round potential wi...

Mike Washington Jr. rockets up NFL Draft boards after a jaw-dropping Scouting Combine performance, staking his claim as a top running back prospect with rare size-speed explosiveness. Damian Parson spotlights athletic risers like Jeremiyah Love, Eli Heidenreich, Demond Claiborne, and wide receiver standouts Zachariah Branch, KC Concepcion, Skyler Bell, and Jeff Caldwell—each turning heads and maki...

USC wide receiver Makai Lemon’s decision to skip the 40-yard dash sparks controversy as NFL Draft hopefuls face pressure at the Scouting Combine. Can Lemon’s route-running finesse offset concerns about speed and explosiveness? Damian Parson spotlights crucial prospects like Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Love and Carnell Tate and questions which athletic testing will make or break their draft stock. Intrig...

NFL Draft hopefuls electrify the Scouting Combine as D'Angelo Ponds wows scouts with a record-tying 43.5-inch vertical and fluid movement skills, reigniting debate over his projected role. Could Ponds transcend the nickel corner label and become a surprise outside starter? Georgia's Daylen Everett shakes up evaluations with a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash, while Malik Muhammad impresses with size, ath...

Ohio State linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese electrified the NFL Scouting Combine with jaw-dropping athleticism, putting themselves in contention for top 10 and top 5 NFL Draft picks. Could Styles’ versatility signal the next evolution in hybrid defenders, or will Reese emerge as Micah Parsons 2.0? Moneymakers and bag fumblers from Indianapolis take center stage as the linebacker group’s o...

Arvell Reese aims to cement himself as the No. 2 overall prospect at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, showcasing elite versatility as both a linebacker and edge rusher. Can the Ohio State standout’s dynamic on-field performance propel him past Caleb Downs in draft conversations? Damian Parson spotlights Reese’s potential, explores Sonny Styles’ athletic upside, and breaks down the pivotal roles of d...

Dallas Cowboys revamp their defense as Sonny Styles and Akheem Mesidor join the squad, bringing versatility and much-needed attitude to a unit preparing for dynamic NFC offenses. Can Mike McCarthy’s team finally push deeper into the playoffs with these bold draft moves? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down their favorite and most underrated picks from Keith’s pre-combine NFL mock draft, incl...

Can Alabama’s Ty Simpson rocket up NFL Draft boards with a combine breakout? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez debate which quarterbacks stand to gain the most from strong NFL Combine showings, spotlighting names like Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik, and sleeper Cole Payton from North Dakota State. The episode examines key questions: Can Ty Simpson impress the New York Jets enough to go at pick 16?...

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate emerges as a potential top pick for the 2026 NFL Draft, wowing scouts with elite route-running and high football IQ. Does Tate possess the X-receiver traits needed to be an NFL WR1—or will his slender frame and limited yards-after-catch production keep him as a 1B? Is his comparison to stars like Keenan Allen and DeVonta Smith justified, and which NFL...

Draft analysts shake up the 2026 NFL Draft conversation as Caleb Downs claims the No. 1 spot on the top-25 big board—no quarterback at the top. Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down why Fernando Mendoza headlines quarterbacks at No. 4, the factors driving Ty Simpson into the top 25, and what separates this year’s rankings from conventional mock drafts. Are rising wide receivers like Jordan Ty...

Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson fights through a history of injuries to stake his claim as the most complete wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Is his contested catch ability and toughness enough to make him the WR1 at the NFL Scouting Combine, despite medical concerns? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down Tyson’s superpowers—highlighting his body control, twitchiness, and explosiveness...

Penn State’s Drew Allar flashes rare arm strength and prototypical size, but can his raw tools translate to NFL stardom? Damian Parson breaks down the high-upside quarterback prospect’s game, highlighting Aller’s ability to make every throw on the field and his physical resilience in the pocket—drawing intriguing comparisons to Daniel Jones with Joe Flacco’s deep-ball power. Key areas of analysis...

Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love rockets up 2026 NFL Draft boards as the consensus RB1, boasting elite big-play ability and rare versatility. With over 1,300 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns, and just one fumble on 433 career carries, Love’s explosive runs, patience, and knack for stringing together dazzling moves recall the impact of stars like Alvin Kamara and Aaron Jones. Can NFL teams harness his game-...

Ohio State’s Arvell Reese rockets up 2026 NFL Draft boards, flashing rare positional versatility and elite physical tools. Could Reese become the next Micah Parsons? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down Reese’s dominance as a linebacker, edge rusher, and overhang defender, spotlighting his 6'4", 245-pound frame, eight sacks, and sideline-to-sideline explosiveness. Key topics include how Rees...

Top offensive line prospects shake up the 2026 NFL Draft landscape as the Philadelphia Eagles target Alabama's Caden Proctor to fortify their interior, while the Cleveland Browns bet big on Utah tackle Caleb Lomu for long-term blindside protection. Could these moves signal a return to gritty, run-heavy football in Philadelphia, especially with rumors swirling about Landon Dickerson's retirement an...

Texas A&M’s Cassius Howell emerges as a premier pass rusher ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Can his relentless motor and violent temperament reshape an NFL defense on Day One? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez highlight Howell’s SEC Defensive Player of the Year campaign, dissecting his sack production, elite speed-to-power conversion, and nuanced pass rush repertoire. The discussion addresses concerns...