The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, the picks have been made, and that means that it is time for reactions and overreactions to each pick that was made to take center stage.

Veteran NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier of Mike Tanier's Too Deep Zone, offer their informed insight on why the 2026 NFL Draft class appears to be one of the weakest in years, weigh in on their favorite and least favorite hauls from teams across the league, and share their analysis on how this draft will likely impact the rebuilds of several teams whose incoming rookies are primed to play outsized roles in the franchise’s trajectory.

Hosted by: Matt Lombardo, Mike Tanier

Episode: 87

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