Scouting the League

Executive Director of Football Recruiting and Analytics, Danny Payne, joins Neil and I to talk all things Army, Navy, program starts at Kennesaw State and so much more. Danny Payne - @DannyPayneNavy Neil Stratton - @InsidetheLeague - Succeed In Football Rodrik David - @RightStepAdv - TheScoutingCommunity.com Blumaka.com - Code: Scouting20

New HC. New DC. New GM. All should help Quincy Rhodes Jr. get the most out of what he has. Will it get him to the first round in the 2027 NFL Draft? @NFL @NFLDraft Rodrik David - @RightStepAdv - TheScoutingCommunity.com Blumaka.com - Code: Scouting20 Fields of Friendly Strife

Cam Coleman is looking for more consistent QB play as he goes from Auburn to Texas - and with that, a chance to push to the top of the first round. @NFL @NFLDraft Rodrik David - @RightStepAdv - TheScoutingCommunity.com Blumaka.com - Code: Scouting20 Fields of Friendly Strife

DuJuan Daniels has 3 rings, 20+ years in scouting and many stories to fall back on as he starts his new journey as Owner and GM of Ascend Sports. But how did he get his start? What led him to scouting? And what lessons did he learn in all his years in the NFL. Neil and I sit down with DuJuan to talk all this and more. DuJuan Daniels - @NAPLegend @Ascend_FB Neil Stratton - @InsidetheLeague - Succee...

Bray Hubbard - A solid Safety at Alabama, but how high does that mean he will go? Rodrik David - @RightStepAdv - TheScoutingCommunity.com Blumaka.com - Code: Scouting20

You may not know him now, but keep an eye on Michigan OT, Blake Frazier. @NFL @NFLDraft Rodrik David - @RightStepAdv - TheScoutingCommunity.com Blumaka.com - Code: Scouting20

2027 NFL Draft may get an underclass RB that is fun to watch. Ahmad Hardy - Missouri

The NFL Supplemental Draft is here and for the first time in a while - we have a player who will get drafted. I dive into the Supplemental draft, what you need to know, and the teams that will be in the best position to take the Hoosier/Bearcat/Red Raider signal caller- QB Brendan Sorsby.

We know the LA Rams front office is not afraid to make a big, and bold, move to get a player it wants. But where did this go for it attitude come from? Where did these Rams scouts get their start and so much more. Neil and I sit down with Senior Personnel Executive & Deputy Chief of College Scouting Staff, Taylor Morton to discuss all this and more. Taylor Morton @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @P...

Small school - NFL Scouts will find you. Put on good film, have NFL traits. Good, maybe tough, but future decisions come. D'Arius Carmouche @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Commanders @Giants @Panthers @Falcons @Buccaneers @Saints @...

Bonus Draft Profile on my favorite position to watch - DL. Bear Alexander of the Oregon Ducks is the player today. Bear Alexander @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Commanders @Giants @Panthers @Falcons @Buccaneers @Saints @Cardinals...

Follow Jesus - we have his word - The Bible - follow Him. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Commanders @Giants @Panthers @Falcons @Buccaneers @Saints @Cardinals @Rams @Seahawks @49ers @Packers @Vikings @Lions @Bears Neil Stratton - @...

College Success. Professional Success. Learning from some of the greatest coaches of all time. Alma Mater. Ron Rivera. So many things made sense for Tosh Lupoi to become the new head coach of the Cal Golden Bears football team, even if the conference he is playing in seems a little off. Neil and I sit down with Coach Lupoi to talk his journey, what he has learned, his mindset, the culture he is es...

What happens when you are an undersized OLB at the college level that has very good traits - well, move you inside. That will be the questions that NFL Scouts get to answer this fall as they look at LB Suntarine Perkins of Ole Miss. Clearly the physical traits are there, but will the game develop inside? 2026 film will tell us. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans...

NFL Front Offices are still busy this time of year - but post draft, the bodies that are the busiest always changes. Today I take stock of what college scouts, pro scouts and front offices across the country are working on. I also talk upcoming guests, projects and what you can look forward to from Scouting the League and Right Step Advising this fall. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders...

From his beginnings at the University of Michigan to his stops in Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Denver and Tampa Bay, John Spytek has learned from some greats in the game. The GM of the Raiders joins Neil and I to talk his journey, meshing his philosophy with one of the iconic franchises in all of sports and so much more. John Spytek - @Raiders @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jag...

Lane Kiffin steps into the Bayou with some big 2026 expectations - and players like TE Trey'Dez Green will be a big part of that. We look at film, talk traits and the massive upside for the Tiger. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Co...

BLESTO and NFS - you have heard their names, but do you really understand them? I dive into all that scouts have to consider when it comes to their 2027 initial lists. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Commanders @Giants @Panthers @F...

Even with the 2026 NFL Draft in the books - there is still one guy, and one process that is fun to hear about. Neil and I sit down with Kalyn Kahler of ESPN to talk the 2026 Prospect X and all that goes into the profile. Kalyn Kahler - @KalynKahler - Insta @KalynKahler Prospect X @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patri...

The Fighting Irish have a lot to prove with the way the 2025 season finished; and with talent like Leonard Moore leading the charge, they may just answer the bell. We look at one of the top corners expected to be a part of the 2027 NFL Draft, Leonard Moore. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bi...

In response to some thoughts and comments to last weeks episode with Alonzo Highsmith, I dive into that ever present topic of Nepotism in NFL franchises. Why it exists, why it is not always bad, and what NFL teams could do to combat it and get 1% better. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills...

Psalm 150 - Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Commanders @Giants @Panthers @Falcons @Buccaneers @Saints @Cardinals @Rams @Seahawks @49ers @Packers @Vikings @Lions @Bears Neil Stratton -...

From The U. To the NFL Gridiron. In the ring and in the front office. Alonzo Highsmith has set a standard that those around him have recognized and respect. Alonzo sits down with Neil to talk all about his journey, the stops along the way, the lessons he has learned and so much more. Alonzo Highsmith @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Bro...

When it comes to top defensive picks come April of 2027, Dylan Stewart will be in the conversation. The explosive edge has traits, production and still more upside that will have 32 teams excited. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Co...

In last week's Friday Wrap, Neil talked about doing more with less at the G% level. NFL Teams should take notice as well. I talk evaluation, development and the training that should be at the core of every front office. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns...