The First-Round Conversation

The First-Round Conversation

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The First-Round Conversation episodes

  • NFC North Roundup w/Fox Sports' Carmen Vitali

    You could make a strong case that the NFC North will be the most hotly contested division in the NFL in 2025, and all four teams could have a legit shot at the title. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports to break down the top storylines for every team in the division coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, and how their biggest offseason changes could impact the chances of each team hanging that NFC North banner this season. Luke also highlights some of the most compelling rookie notes from this year's schedule release, and shines a light on another random player from draft history.

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    38 min
  • Best Sleeper Picks w/CBS Sports' Mike Renner

    The big names always steal the headlines, but we all know that there are plenty of gems flying under the radar in every NFL Draft, and the 2025 class will be no different. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down his favorite sleeper picks coming out of this year's draft, and what kind of impact those underrated players can make at the next level. As always, Luke takes a look at some of the big storylines throughout the league as they relate to the draft, and highlights a random prospects from years past.


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    34 min
  • Best Scheme Fits in the 2025 NFL Draft w/Bootleg Football's Brett Kollmann

    The dust is still settling from the 2025 NFL Draft, and it's becoming clear which prospects landed in the perfect spots at the next level. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Bootleg Football's Brett Kollmann to break down the best scheme fits in this year's class, illustrating a handful of players who should have their skill sets maximized by the way their new coaching staff should deploy them. Luke also discusses some of the top draft-related storylines from across the league, and remembers a random player from draft history.

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    39 min
  • Who Crushed the 2025 NFL Draft with Co-Host of the Bootleg Football's EJ Snyder

    The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and it's time to break down which teams came away as the biggest winners. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football to talk about the clubs that absolutely crushed this year's draft class. Luke also discusses some of the biggest storylines from the 2025 draft, including why Shedeur Sanders has a chance to flip the narrative on his draft-day tumble.

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    40 min
  • Full Draft Preview with Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar

    Draft week is finally here, and to get you ready for the big event, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is once again joined by Doug Farrar for a full preview of all the action that will kick off Thursday night from Green Bay. Luke and Doug give a big-picture overview of the 2025 draft, pound the table for a few of their favorite sleeper prospects, break down a few prospects they'd love to see match up with the perfect team and scheme at the next level, and deliver their hottest takes about this year's class.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Bold Predictions w/NFL.com's Eric Edholm

    With the 2025 NFL Draft just one week away, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Eric Edholm of NFL.com to break down their bold predictions for this year's event, and reach back into the vault to discuss a couple of random players from draft history. As always, Easterling also reacts to some of the top draft storylines from around the league, and makes a passionate case for another one of his favorite prospects in this year's class.

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    57 min
  • Overrated/Underrated w/NBC Sports' Connor Rogers

    It's officially draft month, and with just a few weeks left before the action gets rolling in Green Bay, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to break down what's overrated about the NFL Draft process, and detail some of the most underrated prospects in this year's class before shining the spotlight on a couple of random players from draft history. As always, Luke gives his take on some of the top draft storylines from throughout the league, and stands on the table for one of his favorite players in the class.

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    41 min
  • Mock Draft Madness Part 2 w/Doug Farrar

    Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is back with NFL writer and film guru Doug Farrar to finish their live Mock Draft. Starting with the Bengals at Pick 17, how will the rest of their mock draft shake out?

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    39 min
  • Mock Draft Madness Part 1 w/Doug Farrar

    April has finally arrived, and with the 2025 NFL Draft just a few weeks away, it's time for BPA to venture into mock draft territory. Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by NFL writer and film guru Doug Farrar to project the first round of this year's draft as they pick the first 16 picks of the 1st Round. Stay tuned later this week for the rest of the draft!

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    45 min
  • Titan-Sized Takes w/ESPN's Turron Davenport

    The Tennessee Titans hold the keys to the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 1 overall selection, and they have a wide range of options that will have a cascading impact on the rest of the draft. Turron Davenport, ESPN's NFL Nation reporter covering the Titans, joins Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling to break down all the different avenues the Titans could pursue at the top of the draft, and how the strengths of this year's draft class could impact the rest of their early-round selections. As usual, Easterling also stands on the table for one of his favorite players in the draft, and breaks down some of the top stories from around the league.

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    28 min

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Athlon Sports is proud to present the only NFL Draft podcast you'll ever need. Hosted by NFL expert Luke Easterling.