The Sick Podcast - Draft Digest: NFL Draft & Scouting

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the chaotic NFL free agency period, the Maxx Crosby trade drama, the Raiders' offensive changes, quarterback evaluations, including Malik Willis, and Landon Robinson’s standout Navy pro day performance & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the biggest National Football League Scouting Combine storylines, why more prospects should test in Indianapolis, Taylen Green’s jaw-dropping athletic numbers, offensive line risers like Spencer Fano and Gennings Dunker, & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Navy Midshipmen defensive tackle Landon Robinson joins John Vogel to discuss his journey from Akron to the United States Naval Academy, transitioning from linebacker to defensive lineman, Shrine Bowl success, Combine snub motivation, NFL Draft preparation & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots, the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class led by Fernando Mendoza, debate long-term upside vs. “capable” starters, analyzes which prospects can truly elevate a franchise & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss Senior Bowl risers and fallers, offensive line standouts, quarterback takeaways, sleepers to watch at the combine and pro days, the controversial new College Football Playoff schedule & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame leak chaos, Shrine Bowl/Senior Bowl risers like Diego Pavia and Cole Payton, the biggest draft-week takeaways & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami, top draft risers like Rueben Bain Jr., the wild NIL/transfer portal chaos surrounding Darian Mensah & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the College Football Playoff surprises, quarterback draft volatility, Fernando Mendoza’s NFL projection, and major concerns surrounding the Hula Bowl & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the College Football Playoff chaos, transfer portal fallout, draft declarations, quarterback risers, coaching changes, why the Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall pick & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, American Bowl Executive Director Scott Phillips joins John Vogel to discuss his journey, launching a new NFL Network all-star game, “top of the eighth” prospects, and the Soldiers to Sidelines partnership & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Director of Scouting and Player Personnel of the College Gridiron Showcase, Mike Rittelmann, joins John Vogel to discuss the College Gridiron Showcase, detailing how the event uncovers overlooked NFL Draft prospects, draws over 150 professional scouts, previews its 2025 roster & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss college coaching moves, risers and sleepers in the upcoming NFL Draft, conference championship prospects to watch, and the state of the playoff race & more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the coaching carousel, the best player in the 2026 NFL draft class, 2 very interesting D-2 quarterback prospects, the strength of this upcoming QB class, the exciting crop of wide receivers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the deep wide-receiver class, the overhyped quarterback talk, forecast a wild NFL QB carousel, debate Group of Five playoff résumés (USF, Navy, North Texas, James Madison), break down the Army–Navy uniform reveal, and circle Week 12 must-watch games & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Houston Cougars RB Dean Connors joins Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss his football journey, playing under head coach Willie Fritzand, his upbringing and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss through a chaotic coaching carousel, decode a bizarre QB class, spotlight sleeper RBs, under-the-radar prospects, break down culture wins from Boise–UNLV to San Diego State’s sneaky-good defense and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, University of Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey joins Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss his career, the Memphis QB room, learning new systems, the transfer portal and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss media clickbait while breaking down breakout performances from San José State QB Walker Eget, Miami safety Jakobe Thomas, and Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell, plus Navy’s rise, BYU’s freshman phenom Bear Bachmeier, and Florida RB Jaden Ball’s emergence, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel dive into the struggles of this year’s quarterback class, the impact of NIL and the portal on development, rising surprises like Diego Pavia and Devon Dampier, media heat on Garrett Nussmeier, Dante Moore’s breakout, Louisiana’s new folk hero Lunch Winfield and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Joey Chestnut joins Emily Van Buskirk to discuss being in attendance for the exciting Tennessee vs Georgia matchup, Joey’s favorite tailgates, the best college football atmospheres, a funny story about the NFL draft, his thoughts on NIL and transfers, a cautionary tale for those deeming Arch Manning a failure so quickly, game predictions and much more! Learn mo...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel dive into Week Two’s must-watch college matchups—from James Madison vs. Louisville on Friday night to Michigan vs. Oklahoma in prime time. They spotlight players to watch (QB Miller Moss, CB Chauncey Logan, C Bryce Foster, OL Jager Burton), trench battles to circle, week 1 recap and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Mike Huesmann and Dom C join Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss Week 1’s biggest performances, highlight standout players, debate QB struggles and surprises, and preview key Week 2 matchups across college football and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel recap a wild Week 1 in college football, highlighting Garrett Nussmeier’s command, Thomas Castellanos’ flash, Devon Dampier’s breakout, Rueben Bain Jr.’s dominance, other players who popped on the national stage and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel preview College Football Week One’s biggest matchups, including Texas vs. Ohio State, LSU vs. Clemson, and Notre Dame vs. Miami, while breaking down standout coaches, under-the-radar games, key quarterbacks to watch and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Mike Huesmann and Dom C join Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss week zero review, draft implications, spotlight emerging talent, debate team storylines, deliver predictions, betting insights heading into Week One and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices