Ready for the Draft Podcast

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. The latest episode dedicated to positional rankings takes us to the interior of the DL.  We know that Jalen Carter is the elite DT prospect in this draft and won't get out of the top 10 before being selected, but just how many DT's will come off the board in Round...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. THe positional rankings now turn to the defensive side of the football and begin with the Edge rushers.  We know Will Anderson Jr. and Tyree Wilson are locks in the top 10, but where will fellow 1st Round contenders like Lukas Van Nes. Nolan Smith and Myles Murphy...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Episode 28 is dedicated to breaking down draft projections for this year's OL class.  How many OT's can we see come off the board in Round One?  Of the top prospects, will Paris Johnson, Jr., Peter Skoronski, Broderick Jones or Darnell Wright come off the board fir...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. The fourth installment of the positional rankings is all about the TE position where we have as many as eight prospects in this year's draft class who can be a starter early in their careers.  Teams that pass on Dalton Kincaid, Michael Mayer and Darnell Washingon c...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. The third installment of the positional rankings focuses on the WR position where there isn't a clear-cut No. 1 wideout in this year's draft class.  Will it be the sudden and explosive Zay Flowers?  The beast in the slot that is Jaxon Smith-Njigba?  What about the...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Up next in the positional breakdown is at RB, where the focus on Day 1 will be on Bijan Robinson, who has a chance to be the first back taken in the top 10 since 2018.  But there's also a lot of depth on the second and third days of the draft as well, with Jahmyr G...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. I begin the positional breakdown with th QB position.  CJ Stroud and Bryce Young are expected to come off the board with the first two picks in the draft and rightfully so, but what can we expect from Will Levis and Anthony Richardson?  Will Hendon Hooker be the on...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft.  Episode 23 is the post-Combine edition of the Ready for the Draft Podcast as I talk about who really left an impression during the workout portion of the Combine in Indianapolis.  DJ Turner II posted the top 40 time, while Quan Martin raised eyebrows with his vert...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Episode 22 is the fifth and final installment of the pre-Combine edition as we'll focus on the two groups who traditionally kicked off the Combine on-field workouts but are closing the show this year - RB's and OL. I discuss all 27 RB's and 50 OL and tak about what...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Episode 21 is the fourth installment of the pre-Combine edition as we shift to the offensive side of the ball.  We get to see QB's, WR's and TE's take the stage.  I'll go through what to watch for from the 15 QB's, 50 WR's and 20 TE's competing this weekend at the...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Over 300 draft prospects are taking the field in Indianapolis over the next four days.  Episode 20, the 3rd installment of the Combine preview series, is dedicated to the DB's as I will discuss what to expect from all 36 cornerbacks and 22 safeties who will be work...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. With the Combine taking place this week, Episode 19 will be the second episode of the Combine preview and will be dedicated to the 34 LB prospects taking the field on Thursday, March 2nd.  What can we expect from this group of linebackers and what will I be looking...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. The Combine is approaching quickly and it's time to preview the Combine Invites by position group.  Episode 18 will be the first edition of the Combine preview and we'll start with the DL group as it's the first position group to take the field in Indy.  I'll take...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. It's time for my first Mock Draft!  I've released my seven-round mock draft on readyforthedraft.com, but in thsi podcast, we'll take a look at the 1st Round.  What will the Bears do at No. 1?  Will they trade?  Do they stay put?  Who trades up to get a QB and which...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. I take a look at how the underclassmen have impacted the 2023 NFL Draft class and also go through who stood out during the All-Star games.  I may even include the first 16 picks of my first Mock Draft!

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. It's been a minute since the last podcast, so that means lots to catch up on!  Episode 15 takes one last look at Bowl season as I talk through which draft-eligible prospects stood out in the 41 bowl games. Stay tuned, in a couple of days I'll take a look how this y...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. I previewed the first 21 bowl games in Episode 13, so it's only fitting that the second installment of the Bowl Preview Series covers the final 20 bowl games.  I talk through what to expect from the draft eligible prospects, including who's opting out to prepare fo...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. The regular season has come to a close, which can only mean one thing - Bowl Season is here!  There are several players who have opted out of their bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft.  I talk about who's in and who's out and discuss at least one draft-eligible...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft.  Conference Championship week is here and after this weekend we'll know who will be punching their ticket to the College Football Playoff.  Gregg takes a look at the matchups facing each of the top four teams in the CFP rankings.  Can Caleb Williams and Co. at USC...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. I dedicate Episode 11 to the first two weeks of October.  Hendon Hooker has emerged as a top QB prospect for this year's draft.  His accuracy, decision making and athleticism are on display on a weekly basis, but it's his deep ball that's better than anyone in Coll...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. I wrap up Week 4 of the College Football season as we say goodbye to September and hello to conference play in October.  CJ Stroud has emerged as the No. 1 QB after his performance against Wisconsin, while Hendon Hooker is putting pressure on Bryce Young and Will L...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Gregg put a wrap on Week 3 of the College football season.  Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix have the Pac-12 talking about their improved play, while Tyler Van Dyke has seen his draft stock take a hit in the ACC.  Jordan Addison looks to be the top WR prospect while De...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft.  Week 2 of the College Football season was definitely a wild one as three teams in the top 10 went down.  Alabama narrowly missed being the fourth team thanks to timely play by reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young.  Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson put on a pa...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Week 1 of the 2022 College Football season is finally in the books with the first full slate of games spanning five days.  During that time, I watched 21 games to get a glimpse of the draft-eligible prospects.  I wanted to see how the National Champs would fare aga...

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Week 1 of the College Football season is finally here and it may be my favorite season next to draft season of course. With so many matchups over five days of action, I decided to divide my review into two podcast, dedicating Episode 6 to the games on Thursday and...