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April 27 Dan Orlovsky Called It: Why Ty Simpson Fits PERFECTLY with the Los Angeles Rams
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky joins The Next Round to break down everything you need to know from the latest NFL Draft—including one of the biggest surprises of the first round: the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.

While the pick caught many fans and analysts off guard, Orlovsky explains why he’s been high on the former Alabama QB for months—and why this could end up being one of the smartest moves of the draft. From arm talent to football IQ, hear why Simpson is the future in Los Angeles.

Plus, Dan dives into other key picks across the draft and highlights which players and teams are in the best position to succeed long-term. Which rookies are in perfect systems? Which front offices nailed their selections? And which picks could pay off in a big way in the coming seasons?

If you’re an NFL fan, Rams supporter, or Alabama diehard, this is a breakdown you don’t want to miss.

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15 min
April 27TNR 4/27/26 - Hour 2 | Who Could be Alabama and Auburn 2027 NFL First Round Picks?
Another sign that college football is fast becoming the NFL’s minor leagues. We look at the conference haves and have nots.
Who Could be Alabama and Auburn 2027 NFL First Round Picks?
With 87 overall picks, the Southeastern Conference had the most overall NFL Draft selections for the 20th straight season. The 87 selections are the most ever for any league, as well. The other Power Conferences: Big Ten - 68, ACC - 38, Big 12 - 38, Notre Dame - 6
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57 min
April 27TNR 4/27/26 - Hour 1 | The SEC Sets an NFL Draft Record & Alabama Lands Top 2027 QB!
The Alabama Crimson Tide has landed the top quarterback prospect of the 2027 class in Baton Rouge five star Elijah Haven. That makes three consecutive Top 5 quarterbacks the Kalen DeBoer staff has landed in Tuscaloosa. What does that say about his recruiting ability at that position?
Carson Hocevar on his victory lap at Talladega
With 87 overall picks, the Southeastern Conference had the most overall NFL Draft selections for the 20th straight season. The 87 selections are the most ever for any league, as well. The other Power Conferences: Big Ten - 68, ACC - 38, Big 12 - 38, Notre Dame - 6
Indiana unveils national championship ring design
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1 hr 5 min
April 25 Last Call | Alabama’s $12.5M Question: Is Kalen DeBoer Worth It?
Alabama Football and Basketball are both making major moves — but is Alabama spending its money in the right places? 🐘💰

The crew debates Kalen DeBoer’s new contract extension and raise, asking whether Alabama should be handing out massive coaching money before winning an SEC Championship or national title. While the group likes DeBoer personally, the bigger question is whether that money would be better spent on NIL, roster management, and building a dominant offensive line. 🏈🔥

Would Alabama be better off spending big on elite offensive linemen instead of pouring money into coaches or quarterbacks? The panel dives into the new reality of college football, where NIL money, transfer portal recruiting, and roster construction may matter more than ever. 💵📈

The conversation then shifts to Nate Oats, who gets major praise as one of the best investments in college basketball. From his transfer portal success to his analytical approach, the crew explains why Oats is “different” and why he may be worth every penny. 🏀📊

Plus, Ty Simpson’s NFL Draft buzz takes center stage as the host reacts to Simpson being drafted 13th overall by the Los Angeles Rams. Despite dealing with a lack of run game and injuries in college, Simpson’s accuracy, toughness, and pocket maneuvering make him an intriguing NFL fit. 🐏🎯

And yes — the show closes with one of the strangest sports traditions around: The Mullet Toss. Multiple-time champion John joins the set to break down the winning technique for throwing a fish like a softball. 🐟😂

Alabama Football, Alabama Basketball, Kalen DeBoer, Nate Oats, Ty Simpson, NIL, SEC Football, NFL Draft, College Football, and the Mullet Toss — all in one loaded discussion.

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33 min
April 24TNR 4/24/26 - Hour 3 | Ty Simpson to the Rams & The Flora-Bama Mullet Toss!
Lance joins the show from his European River Cruise!
The 2026 NFL Draft Round One is in the books and the Alabama Crimson Tide has extended an impressive streak. The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with pick 12 extending an Alabama Football streak of first round selections to 18 consecutive years and the streak of multiple first round selections to ten consecutive years.
That second streak continued because the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama Football QB Ty Simpson with pick 13, a surprise to many that Simpson went that high. Simpson had been a large focus of the night as the presumed second QB off the board but many analysts thought he’d go lower than 13.
How does Lance feel about Ty Simpson joining his LA Rams roster?
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1 hr 7 min
April 24TNR 4/24/26 - Hour 2 | Brown Gets TESTED on 25 Years of SEC Draft Picks!
Todd Fuhrman joins the show!
Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick and becomes the fourth player to win a National Championship, Heisman and be the #1 overall pick. Good news: none of them were busts. Bad news: none of them are hall of famers….yet.
Curt Cignetti gets asked about the pressure that's on Josh Hoover replacing Mendoza
How well do we remember the first SEC player off the board in the last 25 NFL Drafts? Brownie gets tested.
Mick Gillispie from Last Call joins the show!
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53 min
April 24TNR 4/24/26 - Hour 1 | NFL Draft: Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson Extend Alabama Streak
The 2026 NFL Draft Round One is in the books and the Alabama Crimson Tide has extended an impressive streak. The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with pick 12 extending an Alabama Football streak of first round selections to 18 consecutive years and the streak of multiple first round selections to ten consecutive years.
That second streak continued because the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama Football QB Ty Simpson with pick 13, a surprise to many that Simpson went that high. Simpson had been a large focus of the night as the presumed second QB off the board but many analysts thought he’d go lower than 13.
The Auburn Tigers are back in the first round. Edge Keldric Faulk was picked by the Tennessee Titans who traded back into the first round to select the Auburn Football pass rusher. Faulk is Auburn’s first first round pick since Derrick Brown was selected by the Carolina Panthers in 2020.
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1 hr 6 min
April 23TNR 4/23/26 - Hour 3 | 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 Preview
Our daily 4 Downs!
Which fandom is mad at Brooks today?
The NFL Draft begins tonight in Pittsburgh, we will discuss some of the players that will likely be drafted tonight.
One of those may be former Alabama QB Ty Simpson. The Crimson Tide signal Halley had high praise for his coaches in Tuscaloosa. We let you hear him say what about them led to this night.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is holding strong for a a 16-team College Football Playoff as momentum seems to have grown for the Big Ten proposal of 24 teams.
Which current college football coaches have produced the most NFL Draft picks? What does that tell us about what those coaches have, or have not, accomplished?
Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft for Round 1!

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43 min
April 23TNR 4/23/26 - Hour 2 | SEC vs. Big Ten: The Playoff Expansion BATTLE Continues!
Connor O'Gara from The OG Kickoff joins the show!
The College Football Playoff Management Committee continued to weigh multiple potential formats during their annual meetings this week. However, despite openness in the room, no decision was made.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is holding strong for a a 16-team College Football Playoff as momentum seems to have grown for the Big Ten proposal of 24 teams.
A potential 24-team playoff would add 12 games and an additional round of the tournament. The committee received presentations from analysts who projected what viewership could look like with a changed format, along with conversations with network partners.
Schedule remains one of the greatest complications. Historically, the national title game was set for the second Monday of January. With the 12-team playoff, it's pushed at least two weeks later. Additionally, as the season goes longer, the NFL starts to encroach.
The NFL starts playing games on Saturday in December, which has become a major complication for the college football postseason. Each of the past two years, two of the four first-round games have gone up against NFL matchups; they have drawn substantially fewer viewers. If the playoff were to add another round, it would either have to play on weekdays or risk some of its most valuable games against the most powerful league in sports.
Which current college football coaches have produced the most NFL Draft picks? What does that tell us about what those coaches have, or have not, accomplished?

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59 min
April 23TNR 4/23/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama Extends DeBoer and Oats & Ty Simpson NFL Draft Predictions
ESPN's Tom Luginbill joins the show!
The Alabama Crimson Tide has announced contract extensions for both Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Basketball Coach Nate Oats.
For DeBoer: A contract that pays $12.5 Million annually and a buyout of 90% the remaining value of the contract. The buyout if DeBoer leaves for another job starts at $10 Million and decreases annually by $2 Million. The extension is a two year extrication, taking the contract through January 31, 2033.
For Nate Oats: A $1.2 Million raise to $7.2 Million per season. The buyout if Oats chooses to leave has been raised back to $15 Million and decreases over the course of the contract which runs through 2032.
The NFL Draft begins tonight in Pittsburgh, we will discuss some of the players that will likely be drafted tonight. One of those may be former Alabama QB Ty Simpson. The Crimson Tide signal Halley had high praise for his coaches in Tuscaloosa. We let you hear him say what about them led to this night.
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1 hr 5 min

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The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports.