Former Illinois offensive guard Josh Gesky has seen his stock surge, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and dropped by the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview Show to give a peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to be a top prospect this time of year, what it takes to be successful along the interior of the offensive line—and why it’s so valuable, and much more.

Gesky, 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, parlayed an NFL Combine snub into the kind of performance in front of NFL coaches and scouts that turbocharged his NFL Draft stock; 90th percentile in the broad jump, 30 reps on the bench press, running the 40-yard dash between 4.9 and five seconds, flashing the kind of athleticism and versatility that gives him the chance to thrive at the next level.

Airing select Sundays throughout the NFL offseason, the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview is hosted by NFL reporter Matt Lombardo, joined by current or former NFL players and top NFL Draft prospects sharing their best moments and opening up about the journey of their 2025 NFL season, how they’re preparing for the 2026 season, and much more.

Hosted by: Matt Lombardo

Guest: Josh Gesky, OG, University of Illinois

Episode: 82

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