Daft on Draft Podcast

Daft on Draft Podcast

By Cory Kinnan and James FosterSportsFootball
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Daft on Draft Podcast episodes

  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Matayo Uiagaleilei, Kenyatta Jackson & Will Heldt

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three intriguing EDGE defenders who have NFL scouts paying close attention: Matayo Uiagaleilei, Kenyatta Jackson, and Will Heldt. With pass rushers remaining one of the most valuable assets in football, these prospects have positioned themselves as players NFL Draft fanatics should be studying heading into the college football season.

    In this episode, we dive into the film and analyze each player's strengths, weaknesses, developmental outlook, and NFL projection. We break down Matayo Uiagaleilei's combination of size, power, athleticism, and disruptive ability, Kenyatta Jackson's explosiveness, length, pass-rush upside, and overall ceiling, and Will Heldt's motor, versatility, physicality, and potential fit at the next level.

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    28 min
  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Dylan Stewart, Colin Simmons & Yhonzae Pierre

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three of the most explosive young EDGE rushers in college football: Dylan Stewart, Colin Simmons, and Yhonzae Pierre. As NFL teams continue to prioritize pass rushers capable of changing games, these prospects have quickly become must-watch players for scouts, analysts, and NFL Draft fanatics.

    In this episode, we dive into the film and evaluate what makes each prospect unique. We analyze Dylan Stewart's rare combination of explosiveness, power, and pass-rush upside, Colin Simmons' elite athleticism, bend, and disruptive potential, and Yhonzae Pierre's developmental traits, length, and ability to impact both the pass and run game.

    Which EDGE rusher has the highest ceiling? Who possesses the most complete pass-rush toolbox? And which prospect could eventually emerge as the top defensive player in a future NFL Draft class?

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    28 min
  • NFL Draft Film Study: What to Watch for in EDGE Prospects

    What separates an elite NFL EDGE prospect from a college pass rusher who never develops at the next level? In this edition of the NFL Draft Summer Scouting Symposium, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting EDGE rushers.

    Pass rushers remain among the most valuable players in football, making EDGE evaluation one of the most important skills for NFL Draft analysts and scouts. In this episode, we dive deep into the traits that translate from college football to NFL success and explain how to properly evaluate defensive ends, outside linebackers, and hybrid pass rushers.

    We discuss first-step explosiveness, bend, flexibility, pass-rush plan, hand usage, counters, leverage, play strength, block deconstruction, run defense, pursuit effort, athletic testing, and overall positional versatility. We also break down the differences between speed rushers, power rushers, stand-up EDGE defenders, and hand-in-the-dirt defensive ends, while highlighting common scouting mistakes that can lead evaluators astray.

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    31 min
  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Benjamin Brahmer, Luke Reynolds & Terrance Carter Jr.

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three of the most fascinating young tight end prospects in college football: Benjamin Brahmer, Luke Reynolds, and Terrance Carter Jr. As NFL teams continue to place a premium on versatile tight ends who can create mismatches in both the passing and running game, these prospects are quickly becoming names NFL Draft fans need to know.

    In this episode, we dive deep into the film and evaluate each player's strengths, weaknesses, developmental trajectory, and NFL projection. We break down Benjamin Brahmer's receiving upside, athletic profile, and ability to stretch defenses vertically. We analyze Luke Reynolds' versatility, route-running ability, football IQ, and potential as a complete tight end prospect. We also examine Terrance Carter Jr.'s size, physicality, blocking traits, and overall ceiling as an NFL contributor.

    Which tight end has the highest upside? Who projects best as a modern mismatch weapon? And which prospect could emerge as the top tight end in a future NFL Draft class?

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    29 min
  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Jamari Johnson, Trey'Dez Green & Top TEs

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we dive into one of the most fascinating positions in football: tight end. In this episode, we're breaking down Jamari Johnson, Trey'Dez Green, and several of the top tight end prospects who could shape future NFL Draft classes.

    Tight ends are more valuable than ever in today's NFL, and teams are constantly searching for players who can impact the game as receivers, blockers, and offensive mismatches. We examine Jamari Johnson's athletic upside, receiving skills, route-running ability, and developmental projection, while also evaluating Trey'Dez Green's size, ball skills, catch radius, red-zone effectiveness, and long-term NFL potential.

    Beyond those two standout prospects, we discuss the broader tight end landscape and identify players who could rise up NFL Draft boards during the upcoming college football season. Which prospect has the highest ceiling? Who projects best as a complete three-down tight end? And which players possess the traits NFL teams covet most?

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    26 min
  • How to Scout Tight Ends | NFL Draft Scouting Symposium

    What separates an elite NFL Draft tight end prospect from a college production machine? In this edition of the NFL Draft Scouting Symposium, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting tight ends.

    Tight end may be one of the most difficult positions to evaluate in football because prospects are asked to contribute as receivers, blockers, athletes, and offensive chess pieces. In this episode, we dive into the traits NFL scouts prioritize when evaluating tight end prospects and discuss how to identify translatable NFL skills on film.

    We examine route running, separation ability, hands, ball tracking, body control, contested-catch ability, yards-after-catch production, inline blocking, functional strength, athletic testing, football IQ, and positional versatility. We also discuss the differences between traditional Y tight ends, move tight ends, H-backs, and modern receiving threats, while highlighting common mistakes evaluators make when projecting the position.

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    27 min
  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Nick Marsh, Ryan Wingo & Junior Sherrill

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three talented young wide receivers: Nick Marsh, Ryan Wingo, and Junior Sherrill. As scouts, analysts, and NFL Draft fans begin identifying the next wave of elite pass-catching talent, these prospects have emerged as players worth studying closely heading into the college football season.

    In this episode, we dive into the film and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, athletic traits, and NFL projections of each receiver. We analyze Nick Marsh's combination of size, body control, catch radius, and contested-catch ability. We break down Ryan Wingo's explosiveness, speed, route-running upside, and big-play potential. We also examine Junior Sherrill's versatility, separation skills, movement ability, and overall fit within modern NFL offenses.

    Which receiver has the highest ceiling? Who possesses the most NFL-ready skill set? And which player could make a significant rise up future NFL Draft boards during the upcoming season?

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    31 min
  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: KJ Duff, T.J. Moore & Bryant Wesco

    NFL Draft summer scouting season rolls on as we break down three of the most exciting young wide receiver prospects in college football: KJ Duff, T.J. Moore, and Bryant Wesco. As NFL Draft analysts begin building early watchlists and rankings for future draft classes, these receivers stand out because of their talent, athleticism, production potential, and long-term NFL upside.

    In this episode, we dive into the film to evaluate each prospect's strengths, weaknesses, and developmental outlook. We break down KJ Duff's route-running ability, explosiveness, and playmaking skills, T.J. Moore's size-speed combination, ball skills, and ability to win at all three levels of the field, and Bryant Wesco's separation ability, athletic profile, and overall projection as an NFL receiver.

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    30 min
  • Ryan Coleman-Williams, Omarion Miller & Mario Craver Film Breakdown

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues as we break down three fascinating wide receiver prospects: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Omarion Miller, and Mario Craver. As evaluators begin building their watchlists for future NFL Draft classes, these playmakers have emerged as names NFL Draft fans should know heading into the college football season.

    In this episode, we dive into the film and evaluate each prospect's strengths, weaknesses, developmental trajectory, and NFL projection. We analyze Ryan Coleman-Williams' athletic profile, route-running potential, and upside as a modern receiver. We break down Omarion Miller's size, ball skills, catch-point dominance, and ability to create explosive plays. We also examine Mario Craver's speed, separation ability, versatility, and potential fit in today's NFL offenses.

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    31 min
  • NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman & Charlie Becker

    NFL Draft summer scouting season continues with a deep dive into three of the most exciting young wide receiver prospects in college football: Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman, and Charlie Becker. These talented pass catchers are already generating major buzz among NFL Draft analysts, college football fans, and scouting communities as potential future stars at the next level.

    In this episode, we break down the film and evaluate the traits that could make these receivers future NFL Draft standouts. We analyze Jeremiah Smith's elite combination of size, explosiveness, ball skills, and playmaking ability, Cam Coleman's impressive catch radius, athletic upside, and route-running potential, and Charlie Becker's developmental traits and long-term projection. Which receiver has the highest ceiling? Who projects best to the modern NFL? And which prospect could emerge as the top wide receiver in a future NFL Draft class?

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    32 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…