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By Christian Shanafelt
The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
Former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Offensive-Tackle, Richmond Webb joins the show to talk about the red hot, Tua Tagovailoa led, 6-3 (3-0 in games that Tua started) Miami Dolphins. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt @RichmondWebb
2021 NFL Draft Prospect, All-American DE/OLB out of Concordia-St. Paul, Chris Garrett joins the show to discuss his record breaking career as he tallied up 160+ tackles, 48.5 tackles for loss, 36.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles & 4 fumble recoveries in only 3 seasons. Garrett sheds light on how he's able to use his impressive combination of speed/strength to beat opposing offensive-lineman and make noise in the backfield, he also explains why he decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft despite being granted another year of eligibility and what kind of inspiration it brought to him to see fellow D2 standout, Kyle Dugger of Lenoir-Rhyne University get drafted in the second round of last years NFL Draft. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt.
2020 NFL Draft Prospect, LB out of Southeast Missouri State University, Zach Hall joins the show to talk about the draft process in itself, where he was training at, preparing for his pro-day, how he feels about the #s he recorded and then he talks about his journey to SEMO, the prolific 4-year career he had there, winning the Buck Buchanan Award (top defensive player in FCS) along with other accolades to go with a 9-4 winning season and a playoff victory against Stony Brook in 2018. It was the Redhawks first winning season since 2010. Hall's resume speaks for itself and he looks to continue having similar success at the pro-level whether it be on defense or special teams. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt
David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago and NBC Sports Chicago joins the show to give his take on the Bears off-season acquisitions (Nick Foles, Jimmy Graham, Robert Quinn) and what positions he would like to see G.M. Ryan Pace go out and improve upon during the 2020 NFL Draft. At the end of the segment, Kap shares some memories about the late, great, Chet Coppock who tragically passed away 1 year ago on April 17th. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt & @thekapman
2020 NFL Draft Prospect, Linebacker-turned-Safety out of Middle Tennessee State University, Khalil Brooks joins the show to talk about his experience at the College Gridiron Showcase, where he's been training at for his pro-day, how he feels about the #s that he recorded at his mock mock pro-day (5'10, 206lbs. 40: 4.47, Shuttle: 4.1, L-Drill: 7.08, Vertical: 38in., Broad: 10ft., Bench: 19reps... Numbers were all recorded by former Titans college scouting director). Brooks also sheds some light on the success that he's had over the past 4 years and how DC Scot Schafer & LB Coach Diabate has helped reach his potential. Think Deone Bucannon/Jabrill Peppers when watching Brooks. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt
2020 NFL Draft Prospect, LB out of Urbana University (via McNeese State + College of DuPage), Joseph Marshall joins the show to talk about the draft process, what it was like to compete in a couple of all-star games back in January (FCS National Bowl and the Dream Bowl), how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected him as he pursues a pro career and more! Marshall, a Chicago native, went to Al Raby High School before taking the JUCO route at College of DuPage then landing at McNeese State before finishing his collegiate career at Urbana University. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt
2020 NFL Draft Prospect, Safety out of Eastern Washington University, Dehonta Hayes joins the show to talk about his experiences throughout the past few months preparing for his pro-day, the numbers that Hayes recorded would put him near the top of the list in all categories compared to safeties that were at the NFL Scouting combine (40: 4.44, Shuttle: 4.09, L-Drill, 6.73, Vertical: 39.5in., Broad Jump: 10ft, 11in., Bench: 16 reps). Hayes has been the starting strong-safety for the past two seasons for the EWU Eagles. In July of 2019, Hayes & a teammate found themselves in the "wrong place at the wrong time" as they both suffered gunshot wounds. Hayes was shot in the neck but somehow found a way to recover and three weeks later was participating in the teams first practice of the year and would go on to lead the Eagles of Eastern Washington with 115 tackles to go along with 2 interceptions. Quite the redemption story. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt
2020 NFL Draft Prospect, TE out of Drake University, Devin Cates joins the show to talk about the unique draft process, the impressive #s he recorded at his virtual pro-day, where he was training at in preparation for the workout, the success that he's had over the years including a career-year in '19 as he led the Bulldogs in receiving as he reeled in a career high 57rec, 627yds, 9 touchdowns, the versatility he brings to an offense + special teams unit and what it's like to follow the footsteps of former Drake TE turned 5th round NFL draft pick, Eric Saubert. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt
Former Indianapolis Colts LB & Special Teams standout, Tyjuan Hagler joins the show to talk about his foundation, why it's important for him to come back to his old stomping grounds of Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee, IL where he holds his annual football camp at every summer (13 years and counting). Hagler also looks back and some of the great moments of his career including winning Super Bowl XLI against his hometown Chicago Bears and more! Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt @TyjuanHagler and for more info on the Tyjuan Hagler Foundation visit TyjuanHaglerFoundation.org
2020 NFL Draft Prospect, Luq Barcoo joins the show to talk about his experience being able to play in the longest running college football all-star game, the East West Shrine Bowl, what it was like to play amongst some of the best in the nation, where he was training at and how he feels about the impressive pro-day numbers that he recently recorded (4.41 forty yard dash, 6.84 L-drill, 41in. vertical, 11ft. 3in broad jump) and the standout senior season he's coming off of as he was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (given to the best DB in the nation) as Barcoo hauled in 9 (!) interceptions to go along with 16 pass break-ups. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt
The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.