Daft on Draft Podcast

Daft on Draft Podcast

By Cory Kinnan and James FosterSportsFootball
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Daft on Draft Podcast episodes

  • Week 0 NFL Draft Recap: Jaden Craig Struggles, Virginia OL Emerges

    College Football Week 0 is officially in the books, and the NFL Draft implications are already starting to emerge. In this episode, we recap the biggest Week 0 storylines with a heavy focus on the 2027 NFL Draft, including a difficult outing for TCU quarterback Jaden Craig and an impressive showing from Virginia's offensive line prospects.

    We'll also examine the biggest winners, losers, surprises, and scouting takeaways from the opening weekend of college football.


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    36 min
  • Is Bill Belichick BACK? UNC Wins Week 0 + NFL Preseason Takeaways

    Is Bill Belichick officially back? College Football Week 0 delivered plenty to talk about, and we're breaking down the biggest winners, losers, surprises, and NFL Draft storylines from the opening weekend. UNC football got the win under Bill Belichick, but what did we actually learn about the Tar Heels and their head coach?

    We also take a closer look at CJ Bailey after a disappointing Week 0 performance. What went wrong for the quarterback, and how should NFL Draft evaluators view his performance moving forward? One game doesn't define a prospect, but early-season tape can have a major impact on the conversation.

    Meanwhile, Memphis may have a quarterback worth watching, and we're diving into why this potential NFL Draft prospect deserves more attention as the 2026 college football season continues.

    We even hit on some NFL rookie preseason standouts and some under-the-radar players now placed in a position for immediate impact, fantasy football potential, and more!


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    1 hr 14 min
  • 2026 College Football Bold Predictions + Week 0 Preview

    College football is finally back! In this episode, we're making our boldest predictions for the 2026 college football season and previewing the biggest storylines heading into Week 0. With the 2027 NFL Draft scouting cycle already underway, every snap matters as we begin evaluating the next wave of NFL prospects.

    Which teams are ready to make a College Football Playoff run? Which players are poised for breakout seasons? And which highly touted prospects could dramatically change their 2027 NFL Draft stock before the season even gets rolling?

    We dive into our biggest bold predictions for the 2026 college football season, including potential breakout stars, surprise teams, NFL Draft risers, and prospects who could emerge as first-round selections. We'll also look at the most intriguing Week 0 matchups and the players NFL Draft fanatics should have their eyes on.

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    43 min
  • 2027 NFL Draft Rankings: Two Big Boards Collide!

    College Football Week 0 is upon us, and it's time to put two NFL Draft big boards head-to-head! In this episode, we're comparing dueling top-50 NFL Draft big boards and examining which 2027 NFL Draft prospects deserve to rise, fall, or stay exactly where they are as we prepare for another season of College Football!

    Which prospects are already making a strong case to become top-10 NFL Draft picks? Who could be the biggest risers this season? And where do we disagree most with the early NFL Draft consensus?

    We break down quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, EDGE, defensive tackle, linebacker, cornerback, and safety prospects while evaluating film, athletic traits, production, positional value, NFL projection, and long-term upside.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Finding the BIGGEST 2nd-Round Steals!

    College Football Week 0 is here, and we're celebrating with a 2027 NFL Mock Draft focused on finding the biggest second-round steals! While the first round gets most of the attention, some of the best NFL Draft value can come on Day 2. In this episode, we search for the prospects who could become massive steals in the second round of the 2027 NFL Draft.

    Which college football stars are being overlooked in the early NFL Draft conversation? Which prospects could climb into Round 1 with a breakout season? And which players could still be available in Round 2 despite possessing legitimate NFL starter and long-term Pro Bowl potential?


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    55 min
  • 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning Fits & First-Round Sleepers!

    College Football Week 0 is here, which means it's time to celebrate with a brand-new 2027 NFL Mock Draft! In this episode, we dive into the biggest storylines, prospect fits, and potential surprises as the college football season gets underway, including where Arch Manning could land in the 2027 NFL Draft and which NFL teams could be the best fits for the highly touted Texas quarterback.

    We also search for 2027 NFL Draft first-round sleepers who could emerge as household names throughout the college football season. Which prospects are currently flying under the radar? Who could make a massive jump up NFL Draft boards? And which players could crash the first-round conversation with a breakout season?

    This Week 0 mock draft combines NFL Draft scouting, college football analysis, team needs, positional value, prospect projection, and NFL team fits to create an early look at how the 2027 NFL Draft could unfold.


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    48 min
  • Monday Morning Hangover: Looking at Week 0 action, NFL preseason rookie standouts, and fantasy football implications

    The Monday Morning Hangover is here to recap NFL preseason Week 2 and get you ready for the start of college football! We break down the biggest takeaways from the second week of the NFL preseason, identify the rookie and young-player standouts making noise, and discuss the Fantasy Football implications that could impact your draft strategy.

    Which NFL rookies are making a strong case for significant playing time? Which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends are climbing depth charts? And which preseason performances should Fantasy Football players actually pay attention to?

    We also turn our attention to Week 0 of College Football, previewing the players, teams, matchups, and future NFL Draft prospects you need to watch. With the 2027 NFL Draft scouting cycle already underway, Week 0 provides an early opportunity to evaluate potential breakout players and future NFL stars.

    From NFL preseason analysis and Fantasy Football sleepers to college football scouting and NFL Draft prospects, this episode covers the storylines that matter heading into another huge week of football.


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    56 min
  • 2027 NFL Draft Safety Scouting: Koi Perich, Bray Hubbard & Adon Shuler

    NFL Draft Summer Scouting continues with a deep dive into three intriguing safety prospects from powerhouse college football programs: Oregon's Koi Perich, Alabama's Bray Hubbard, and Notre Dame's Adon Shuler. With the 2027 NFL Draft still taking shape, we're heading to the film room to evaluate which defensive backs have the traits to become future NFL starters.

    In this episode, we break down each safety's athleticism, instincts, range, tackling ability, coverage skills, ball production, processing speed, and overall NFL projection. We examine Koi Perich's physicality, playmaking ability, and versatility at Oregon, Bray Hubbard's instincts, coverage ability, and aggressive style at Alabama, and Adon Shuler's range, movement skills, football IQ, and potential fit in an NFL defense at Notre Dame.

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    37 min
  • 2027 NFL Draft Safety Scouting: Zach Lutmer, Jaylen McClain & Ty Benefield

    NFL Draft Summer Scouting continues with a deep dive into three intriguing safety prospects: Zach Lutmer, Jaylen McClain, and Ty Benefield. As we look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft, we're breaking down the film to determine which defensive backs have the traits to become future NFL starters.

    In this episode, we evaluate each safety's athleticism, instincts, range, tackling ability, coverage skills, ball production, processing speed, and overall NFL projection. We examine Zach Lutmer's physicality, instincts, and ability to make plays around the football while breaking down Jaylen McClain's versatility, movement skills, coverage ability, and developmental upside. We also dive into Ty Benefield's range, tackling, football IQ, and potential fit in an NFL defense.

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    33 min
  • 2027 NFL Draft Safety Scouting: KJ Bolden, Tae Johnson & Jelani McDonald

    NFL Draft Summer Scouting continues with a deep dive into three intriguing safety prospects: KJ Bolden, Tae Johnson, and Jelani McDonald. As we look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft, we're breaking down the film to determine which defensive backs have the traits to become future NFL starters.

    In this episode, we evaluate each safety's athleticism, instincts, range, tackling ability, coverage skills, ball production, processing speed, and overall NFL projection. We examine KJ Bolden's versatility, physicality, and ability to impact the game in multiple roles while breaking down Tae Johnson's playmaking ability, coverage instincts, and developmental upside. We also dive into Jelani McDonald's range, movement skills, football IQ, and potential fit in an NFL defense.

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    29 min

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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…