The 2026 NFL Draft picture is starting to take shape, and this episode dives deep into the earliest declarations, transfer portal movement, and all-star game acceptances that could reshape draft boards across the league. We break down which college football prospects are testing the NFL Draft waters early, what those decisions mean for their long-term stock, and which players may be betting on themselves by declaring now instead of returning to school.
We also analyze key transfer portal movement, discussing how changing programs can impact player development, scheme fit, and eventual NFL evaluation. From quarterbacks and wide receivers to defensive standouts, portal decisions could dramatically alter the 2026 NFL Draft landscape. Plus, we run through the latest Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl, and other all-star game acceptances, highlighting why these invitations matter and which prospects have the most to gain during the pre-draft process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The 2026 NFL Draft picture is starting to take shape, and this episode dives deep into the &lt;strong&gt;earliest declarations, transfer portal movement, and all-star game acceptances&lt;/strong&gt; that could reshape draft boards across the league. We break down which college football prospects are testing the NFL Draft waters early, what those decisions mean for their long-term stock, and which players may be betting on themselves by declaring now instead of returning to school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also analyze &lt;strong&gt;key transfer portal movement&lt;/strong&gt;, discussing how changing programs can impact player development, scheme fit, and eventual NFL evaluation. From quarterbacks and wide receivers to defensive standouts, portal decisions could dramatically alter the 2026 NFL Draft landscape. Plus, we run through the latest &lt;strong&gt;Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl, and other all-star game acceptances&lt;/strong&gt;, highlighting why these invitations matter and which prospects have the most to gain during the pre-draft process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Breaking down early 2026 NFL Draft declarations, transfer portal movement, and all-star game acceptances that are reshaping draft boards across college football.

026 NFL Draft Watch: Early Declarations, Portal Chaos, and All-Star Game Invites

The Mock Draft Madness continues as we dive into a wild 2026 NFL Mock Draft scenario where quarterback demand reshapes the board and forces aggressive moves from QB-needy teams. In this episode, we break down a mock draft where the New York Jets trade up and quarterbacks like Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore fly off the NFL Draft board earlier than expected. What’s driving the surge at the top? Which teams can’t afford to wait—and which prospects benefit most from the chaos?
We analyze team fits, positional value, and how recent college football performances are influencing draft stock as we head deeper into the evaluation cycle. From quarterback rankings and team needs to ripple effects across the first round, this mock draft explores how quickly the landscape can change when elite traits meet desperation at the most important position in football.
If you’re an NFL fan, mock draft junkie, or NFL Draft fanatic, this episode delivers sharp analysis, bold projections, and forward-thinking takes on the future of the league. Tune in for in-depth NFL Draft analysis, quarterback debates, and a December mock draft designed to challenge consensus and spark conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Mock Draft Madness&lt;/strong&gt; continues as we dive into a wild &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Mock Draft&lt;/strong&gt; scenario where quarterback demand reshapes the board and forces aggressive moves from QB-needy teams. In this episode, we break down a mock draft where the &lt;strong&gt;New York Jets trade up&lt;/strong&gt; and quarterbacks like &lt;strong&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Dante Moore&lt;/strong&gt; fly off the NFL Draft board earlier than expected. What’s driving the surge at the top? Which teams can’t afford to wait—and which prospects benefit most from the chaos?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We analyze team fits, positional value, and how recent &lt;strong&gt;college football performances&lt;/strong&gt; are influencing draft stock as we head deeper into the evaluation cycle. From quarterback rankings and team needs to ripple effects across the first round, this mock draft explores how quickly the landscape can change when elite traits meet desperation at the most important position in football.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’re an &lt;strong&gt;NFL fan&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;mock draft junkie&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft fanatic&lt;/strong&gt;, this episode delivers sharp analysis, bold projections, and forward-thinking takes on the future of the league. Tune in for in-depth &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft analysis&lt;/strong&gt;, quarterback debates, and a December mock draft designed to challenge consensus and spark conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A chaotic 2026 NFL Mock Draft sees quarterback-needy teams like the Jets trade up as Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore come off the board early, reshaping the entire first round.

Jets Trade Up for a QB in Wild 2026 NFL Mock Draft with CBS Sports' JP Acosta

In this week’s NFL Draft Mailbag, we dive deep into your biggest questions about the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down the top NFL Draft sleepers, the safest picks, hidden gems, breakout prospects, and how NFL teams actually build their draft boards. We unpack grading philosophy, positional value, developmental traits, analytics vs. film, and how to identify future breakout stars. Whether you’re an NFL fan, draft junkie, or college football diehard, this episode is loaded with detailed scouting insight and prospect evaluation.
We examine under-the-radar prospects rising late in the process, debate who has the highest floors and lowest bust potential, and explore what traits matter most for projecting NFL success. From quarterbacks to trench defenders to skill players, we break down which players could sneak into the first round, who fits certain NFL teams, and who evaluators around the league are quietly buzzing about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this week’s &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft Mailbag&lt;/strong&gt;, we dive deep into your biggest questions about the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, breaking down the top &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft sleepers&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;safest picks&lt;/strong&gt;, hidden gems, breakout prospects, and how NFL teams actually build their &lt;strong&gt;draft boards&lt;/strong&gt;. We unpack grading philosophy, positional value, developmental traits, analytics vs. film, and how to identify future breakout stars. Whether you’re an NFL fan, draft junkie, or college football diehard, this episode is loaded with detailed scouting insight and prospect evaluation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We examine under-the-radar prospects rising late in the process, debate who has the highest floors and lowest bust potential, and explore what traits matter most for projecting NFL success. From quarterbacks to trench defenders to skill players, we break down which players could sneak into the first round, who fits certain NFL teams, and who evaluators around the league are quietly buzzing about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A deep-dive mailbag answering your biggest NFL Draft questions—sleepers, safest picks, grading philosophy, and breakout prospects to know for 2026.

NFL Draft Mailbag: Sleepers, safest picks, grading philosophy, and more!

Get ready for another explosive episode of Daft or Draft!?, where we break down the hottest NFL Draft takes and decide whether we’re buying or selling the hype! This week, we dive deep into breakout prospects and polarizing evaluations across the country, spotlighting names like Lee Hunter, Omarion Miller, and several other rising stars generating major buzz as the college football season winds down. If you're an NFL fan, a hardcore NFL Draft analyst, or someone obsessed with scouting, player development, and future draft classes, this episode delivers the in-depth analysis you need.
We evaluate which prospects are legitimate 2026 NFL Draft risers, who’s getting overrated, which traits translate, and who might be fool’s gold as the draft cycle heats up. From explosive playmakers to traits-based defensive monsters, we break down film notes, measurables, projection concerns, scheme fits, and upside vs. risk — all with comprehensive insight tailored for draft fanatics. If you want high-quality NFL Draft scouting, prospect breakdowns, hot take reactions, and early draft board movement, you’re in the right place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Get ready for another explosive episode of &lt;strong&gt;Daft or Draft!?&lt;/strong&gt;, where we break down the hottest &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft takes&lt;/strong&gt; and decide whether we’re &lt;em&gt;buying or selling&lt;/em&gt; the hype! This week, we dive deep into breakout prospects and polarizing evaluations across the country, spotlighting names like &lt;strong&gt;Lee Hunter&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Omarion Miller&lt;/strong&gt;, and several other rising stars generating major buzz as the college football season winds down. If you're an &lt;strong&gt;NFL fan&lt;/strong&gt;, a hardcore &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft analyst&lt;/strong&gt;, or someone obsessed with scouting, player development, and future draft classes, this episode delivers the in-depth analysis you need.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We evaluate which prospects are legitimate &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft risers&lt;/strong&gt;, who’s getting overrated, which traits translate, and who might be fool’s gold as the draft cycle heats up. From explosive playmakers to traits-based defensive monsters, we break down film notes, measurables, projection concerns, scheme fits, and upside vs. risk — all with comprehensive insight tailored for draft fanatics. If you want high-quality &lt;strong&gt;NFL Draft scouting&lt;/strong&gt;, prospect breakdowns, hot take reactions, and early draft board movement, you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A high-energy breakdown buying or selling the hottest NFL Draft prospect takes, including deep dives on Lee Hunter, Omarion Miller, and other rising players.

Daft or Draft!?: Buying/Selling hot takes on Lee Hunter, Omarion Miller, and more!

Get ready for Mock Draft Madness as we dive into a brand-new Best Player Available 2026 NFL Mock Draft, designed to completely shake up the board this December! In this episode, we break down the top NFL Draft prospects, analyze BPA strategy vs. team-need drafting, and explore how a true “best player on the board” approach radically transforms the first round. Whether you're tracking elite quarterbacks, dominant offensive tackles, explosive wide receivers, shutdown corners, or defensive playmakers skyrocketing up draft boards, this mock draft is loaded with surprises and fresh evaluations.
We evaluate 2026 NFL Draft risers and fallers, December scouting buzz, updated big board movement, and how playoff races and late-season College Football performances impact draft capital. You’ll get detailed insight into player fit, positional value, and which teams benefit most from a BPA strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Get ready for &lt;em&gt;Mock Draft Madness&lt;/em&gt; as we dive into a brand-new &lt;strong&gt;Best Player Available 2026 NFL Mock Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, designed to completely shake up the board this December! In this episode, we break down the top NFL Draft prospects, analyze BPA strategy vs. team-need drafting, and explore how a true “best player on the board” approach radically transforms the first round. Whether you're tracking elite quarterbacks, dominant offensive tackles, explosive wide receivers, shutdown corners, or defensive playmakers skyrocketing up draft boards, this mock draft is loaded with surprises and fresh evaluations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We evaluate &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft risers and fallers&lt;/strong&gt;, December scouting buzz, updated big board movement, and how playoff races and late-season College Football performances impact draft capital. You’ll get detailed insight into player fit, positional value, and which teams benefit most from a BPA strategy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This episode unleashes a Best Player Available 2026 NFL Mock Draft that dramatically reshapes the first round with fresh evaluations, big board movement, and December scouting surprises.

New 2026 NFL Mock Draft: BPA Strategy Explodes the Draft Order

Experts Cory Kinnan and James Foster bring all the latest in all things NFL Draft. From scouting to breaking down college football film to projecting if prospects have what it takes to become first round picks, we've got you covered. www.daftondraft.football

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