Draft Talk - A Ninety-Nine Yards NFL Draft Podcast

This mock draft doesn’t follow the consensus.

Because once the trades start… everything changes.

In this episode, we run a full 2026 NFL Mock Draft with live trades, reacting in real time as teams move up and reshape the first round.

That includes:

• The Chiefs making a move up the board for Spencer Fano

• The Jets landing one of the top receivers in Carnell Tate

• Multiple trades that change the direction of the Top 10

• How positional value is impacting decisions across Round 1

• Where key prospects actually land in a realistic draft scenario

This isn’t a static mock — it’s a full simulation based on how teams actually operate on draft night.

QB1 is clear in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Everything else? That’s where it gets messy.

How does Fernando Mendoza stack up against recent top quarterback prospects — and are teams going to talk themselves into Ty Simpson in Round 1?

In this episode, we break down our Top 5 quarterback rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and dig into one of the most uncertain QB classes in recent years.

Mendoza has separated himself at the top — but the bigger question is how he compares to quarterbacks taken in the last five drafts.

And further down the board, there’s a real debate around Ty Simpson’s projection and whether he should be anywhere near Round 1.

We discuss:

• Why Mendoza is the clear QB1

• How he compares to recent classes

• The Ty Simpson debate — and why teams might overthink it

• The lack of depth across the class

• Where these quarterbacks could realistically be drafted

If you’re building your 2026 draft board, this episode gives you a clear view of the quarterback landscape — and the key decisions teams will have to make.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Drew Allar

10:09 - Garrett Nussmeier

15:00 - Carson Beck

21:04 - Ty Simpson

29:28 - Fernando Mendoza

Could we really see THREE safeties go in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

This class is strong enough to make it happen.

In this episode, we break down our Top 5 safety rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and explore one of the most intriguing position groups in the class.

There’s a real conversation about whether three safeties could be selected in the first round — something we rarely see.

At the top, Caleb Downs continues to set the standard, but how far ahead is he from the rest of the group?

We discuss:

• Whether three safeties could go in Round 1

• Caleb Downs and his place in the class

• The depth of the position

• The Day 2 cluster and key names to watch

• How this group compares to recent classes

If you’re building your 2026 draft board, this episode gives you a clear view of where the safety class stands.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Zakee Wheatley

07:14 - AJ Haulcy

12:20 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren

17:20 - Dillon Thieneman

23:03 - Caleb Downs

30:34 - Traits v Production

Article Link: https://thetouchdown.co.uk/2026-nfl-draft-elite-talent-vs-positional-value/

Is there a cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft class worthy of a Top 10 pick?And how much has the board changed after recent performances?In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 cornerback rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and break down one of the most intriguing position groups in the class.At the top, there’s a real debate about whether Mansoor Delane belongs in the Top 10.Elsewhere, Jermod McCoy’s stock is under the microscope, and a tightly packed group of Day 2 prospects makes this one of the hardest positions to rank.We discuss:• Whether this class has a true Top 10 corner• The debate around Delane’s projection• What’s happening with Jermod McCoy’s stock• The cluster of Day 2 cornerbacks• How the overall class stacks upIf you’re building your 2026 draft board, this episode gives you a clear view of where the cornerback class stands right now.Timestamps00:00 - Intro02:26 - Chris Johnson07:24 - Colton Hood11:32 - Avieon Terrell17:02 - Jermod McCoy25:57 - Mansoor Delane31:00 - Honorable Mentions

The 2026 NFL Combine always reshapes the NFL Draft conversation.

So how much has the top of the board actually changed?

In this episode, we run through a full first-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft following the combine and break down how the latest testing results are starting to shape the class.

Some prospects helped themselves. Some stayed exactly where they were. And the top 10 might look very different from what it did just a few weeks ago.

We discuss:

• Which prospect now goes No. 1 overall

• The biggest combine risers

• Whether the top 10 of the draft has shifted

• Early team fits across the first round

• Which prospects could continue climbing during the season

If you’re tracking the 2026 draft cycle, this mock draft shows how the board is starting to evolve.

Note* This was recorded prior to the Ravens trading for Maxx Crosby.

Ohio State could produce the first linebacker off the board in 2026.

The real question is whether it will be Arvell Reese or Sonny Styles.

In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 linebacker rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and break down the debate that defined the top of the board.

Reese and Styles are ranked one and two. Both project as elite prospects. One analyst even views Reese slightly differently in terms of alignment and role — which only adds to the discussion.

We discuss:

• What separates Reese and Styles

• How scheme and projection influence their value

• Whether linebacker still carries Top 5 draft value

• How the rest of the Top 5 stacks up

• The overall strength of the 2026 linebacker class

If you’re building your board for 2026, this episode lays out the full picture.

Who do you have as LB1 — and who gets drafted first?

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:47 - Jacob Rodriguez

06:55 - Jake Golday

11:16 - Anthony Hill Jr.

17:03 - CJ Allen

21:30 - Arvell Reese

26:08 - Sonny Styles

Linebacker Debate: 33:56

There is a clear TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft. But the real debate is how he got there.

In this episode, we reveal our final 2026 NFL Draft Tight End Rankings and break down the traits vs production debate that shaped our board.

One tight end dominated testing and separated himself at the top. The big question: how much should the Combine actually move rankings?

We discuss:

• Why our TE1 pulled away

• When elite athletic testing should change evaluations

• Where production still carries real weight

• Why this tight end class is deeper than expected

• Which prospects could rise during the college season

This episode was recorded before the 2026 NFL Combine.Who is your TE1 — and do you value traits or production more?

Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 NFL Combine.

Chapters:

Intro: 00:00

Oscar Delp: 02:27

Jack Endries: 07:48

Justin Joly: 10:28

Joe Royer: 15:10

Eli Stowers: 19:55

Max Klare: 25:09

Kenyon Sadiq: 29:12

TE Projects: 34:39

For the first time on Draft Talk, we were one player away from having identical Top 5 wide receiver rankings.So what does that say about the 2026 NFL Draft WR class?In this episode, we break down our final 2026 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings, explain why this class feels unusually clear at the top, and debate the one spot that stopped us from full agreement.This is a deep, role-diverse receiver class with legitimate starting talent beyond the top tier. We talk through:• Where the separation begins• Why WR1 wasn’t unanimous• How the top five stack up stylistically• Which prospects could rise during the season• And where real Day 2 and Day 3 value might be hidingIf you're a casual fan trying to understand this class — or someone building your own big board — this episode gives you the full landscape without overcomplicating it.Drop your WR1 below and tell us where we’re too high or too low.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:36 - KC Concepcion06:50 - Denzel Boston12:41 - Jordyn Tyson19:29 - Carnell Tate25:40 - Makai Lemon31:27 - Honorable Mentions

We ranked the top running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down the prospects who could shape the next wave of NFL backfields.This episode compares different styles of running backs and explains how NFL teams evaluate the position in today’s game — from explosive playmakers to complete three-down backs.

We discuss:

• Our early rankings for the top RB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft

• Which traits translate best to the NFL

• Strengths, weaknesses, and development outlooks

• How scheme fit impacts running back value

This episode is beginner-friendly and designed to help UK fans and newer viewers understand how running backs are evaluated in the NFL Draft.

If you enjoy NFL Draft rankings, college football scouting, and early prospect breakdowns, subscribe for weekly coverage throughout the 2026 draft cycle.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - Mike Washington

05:57 - Nicholas Singleton

10:19 - Kaytron Allen

14:17 - Jonah Coleman

18:30 - Emett Johnson

22:57 - Jadarian Price

27:09 - Jeremiyah Love

32:00 - Honorable Mentions

In this episode, we break down our 2026 NFL Draft Offensive Line Rankings, covering both offensive tackles and interior offensive linemen in one comprehensive breakdown.This mega episode ranks the top offensive line prospects in the class, explaining how different skill sets translate to the NFL and why certain players project better at tackle, guard, or center.We discuss:• Rankings for offensive tackles and interior offensive linemen• Differences between tackle and interior OL traits• Strengths, weaknesses, and developmental outlooks• How scheme fit and positional value impact rankingsThis episode is beginner-friendly, making it ideal for UK fans or anyone looking to better understand how offensive linemen are evaluated in the NFL Draft.Whether you’re learning the draft process or tracking early 2026 prospects, this episode provides a clear, structured look at one of the most important position groups in the draft.If you enjoy NFL Draft rankings, college football scouting, and in-depth trench analysis, make sure to like, subscribe, and follow the podcast for weekly coverage throughout the 2026 draft cycle.Intro - 00:00Max Iheanachor - 01:24Caleb Tiernan - 5:22Monroe Freeling - 08:08Caleb Lomu - 12:30Spencer Fano - 16:42Francis Mauigoa - 22:34Connor Lew - 31:43Gennings Dunker - 35:00Chase Bisontis - 38:55Emmanuel Pregnon - 42:11Kadyn Proctor - 46:10Olaivavega Ioane - 52:26