The First-Round Conversation https://www.athlonsports.com en Athlon Sports is proud to present the only NFL Draft podcast you'll ever need. Hosted by NFL expert Luke Easterling. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a063d400-f2de-11ef-9816-8b2f01b08d22/image/9022be39c73b8a6a9fe67ffcebfd673d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The First-Round Conversation https://www.athlonsports.com no episodic The Athlon Sports NFL Draft Podcast Athlon Sports Athlon Sports is proud to present the only NFL Draft podcast you'll ever need. Hosted by NFL expert Luke Easterling. Athlon Sports is proud to present the only NFL Draft podcast you'll ever need. Hosted by NFL expert Luke Easterling.

]]> Athlon Sports jonathan.rasch@thearenagroup.net 5 NFL Teams With Big Questions After 2025 W/ EJ Snyder Five NFL teams are stuck in QB limbo — we break down who’s fixing it and who’s doomed. There are a handful of NFL teams with some intriguing quarterback situations as they look beyond the 2025 season, for very different reasons. EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football returns to the show to break down a couple of teams who could give up on young passer after just one season, two more teams with aging stars but no long-term plan (yet), and one team that's stuck between a massive boulder and a hard place. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest draft-related storylines from across the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. 00:00 – NFL Teams in QB Chaos: The 2026 Outlook 00:56 – Saints & Browns: Rookie Regrets and Rebuilds 01:33 – Aging Legends: Stafford and Rodgers Still Elite 02:08 – Top Of The Board 06:42 – EJ Snyder Joins the Show 07:53 – Rookie QB Decisions for 2026 Draft 08:34 – Tyler Shough & Dylan Gabriel: One-and-Done QBs? 10:03 – The Saints’ QB Carousel & Taysom Hill Factor 12:12 – Why You Can’t Win Without a Top-15 QB 14:11 – Browns’ Quarterback Disaster and Draft Options 15:12 – The Case for LaNorris Sellers or Ty Simpson 16:09 – Cleveland’s Front Office & Stefanski Uncertainty 20:13 – Veteran QBs: Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Stafford in LA 22:55 – Rodgers’ Revival and the Risk of the Cliff 24:15 – Stafford’s Longevity and McVay’s Future Plans 25:59 – Bridge QB Options & Possible Replacements 27:20 – The Dolphins’ Massive QB Dilemma 29:03 – Tua Tagovailoa’s Regression and Cap Nightmare 30:17 – Why Miami Is Trapped Financially 31:12 – Trade or Release? The $99M Question 33:20 – No Easy Answers: Miami’s Toughest Offseason Yet 34:46 – JP Losman Story 38:24 – Where to Find E.J. Snyder & Bootleg Football 👉 Subscribe for weekly NFL Draft analysis, quarterback talk, and offseason previews from the BPA Podcast and Athlon Sports! #NFLDraft #NFLQuarterbacks #BPAPodcast #AthlonSports #AaronRodgers #MatthewStafford #TuaTagovailoa #Saints #Browns #Rams #Steelers #Dolphins #NFLOffseason #QBControversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:53:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Five NFL teams are stuck in QB limbo — we break down who’s fixing it and who’s doomed. There are a handful of NFL teams with some intriguing quarterback situations as they look beyond the 2025 season, for very different reasons. EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football returns to the show to break down a couple of teams who could give up on young passer after just one season, two more teams with aging stars but no long-term plan (yet), and one team that's stuck between a massive boulder and a hard place. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest draft-related storylines from across the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. 00:00 – NFL Teams in QB Chaos: The 2026 Outlook 00:56 – Saints & Browns: Rookie Regrets and Rebuilds 01:33 – Aging Legends: Stafford and Rodgers Still Elite 02:08 – Top Of The Board 06:42 – EJ Snyder Joins the Show 07:53 – Rookie QB Decisions for 2026 Draft 08:34 – Tyler Shough & Dylan Gabriel: One-and-Done QBs? 10:03 – The Saints’ QB Carousel & Taysom Hill Factor 12:12 – Why You Can’t Win Without a Top-15 QB 14:11 – Browns’ Quarterback Disaster and Draft Options 15:12 – The Case for LaNorris Sellers or Ty Simpson 16:09 – Cleveland’s Front Office & Stefanski Uncertainty 20:13 – Veteran QBs: Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Stafford in LA 22:55 – Rodgers’ Revival and the Risk of the Cliff 24:15 – Stafford’s Longevity and McVay’s Future Plans 25:59 – Bridge QB Options & Possible Replacements 27:20 – The Dolphins’ Massive QB Dilemma 29:03 – Tua Tagovailoa’s Regression and Cap Nightmare 30:17 – Why Miami Is Trapped Financially 31:12 – Trade or Release? The $99M Question 33:20 – No Easy Answers: Miami’s Toughest Offseason Yet 34:46 – JP Losman Story 38:24 – Where to Find E.J. Snyder & Bootleg Football 👉 Subscribe for weekly NFL Draft analysis, quarterback talk, and offseason previews from the BPA Podcast and Athlon Sports! #NFLDraft #NFLQuarterbacks #BPAPodcast #AthlonSports #AaronRodgers #MatthewStafford #TuaTagovailoa #Saints #Browns #Rams #Steelers #Dolphins #NFLOffseason #QBControversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five NFL teams are stuck in QB limbo — we break down who’s fixing it and who’s doomed.


There are a handful of NFL teams with some intriguing quarterback situations as they look beyond the 2025 season, for very different reasons. EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football returns to the show to break down a couple of teams who could give up on young passer after just one season, two more teams with aging stars but no long-term plan (yet), and one team that's stuck between a massive boulder and a hard place. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest draft-related storylines from across the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.



00:00 – NFL Teams in QB Chaos: The 2026 Outlook

00:56 – Saints & Browns: Rookie Regrets and Rebuilds

01:33 – Aging Legends: Stafford and Rodgers Still Elite

02:08 – Top Of The Board

06:42 – EJ Snyder Joins the Show

07:53 – Rookie QB Decisions for 2026 Draft

08:34 – Tyler Shough & Dylan Gabriel: One-and-Done QBs?

10:03 – The Saints’ QB Carousel & Taysom Hill Factor

12:12 – Why You Can’t Win Without a Top-15 QB

14:11 – Browns’ Quarterback Disaster and Draft Options

15:12 – The Case for LaNorris Sellers or Ty Simpson

16:09 – Cleveland’s Front Office & Stefanski Uncertainty

20:13 – Veteran QBs: Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Stafford in LA

22:55 – Rodgers’ Revival and the Risk of the Cliff

24:15 – Stafford’s Longevity and McVay’s Future Plans

25:59 – Bridge QB Options & Possible Replacements

27:20 – The Dolphins’ Massive QB Dilemma

29:03 – Tua Tagovailoa’s Regression and Cap Nightmare

30:17 – Why Miami Is Trapped Financially

31:12 – Trade or Release? The $99M Question

33:20 – No Easy Answers: Miami’s Toughest Offseason Yet

34:46 – JP Losman Story

38:24 – Where to Find E.J. Snyder & Bootleg Football


👉 Subscribe for weekly NFL Draft analysis, quarterback talk, and offseason previews from the BPA Podcast and Athlon Sports!


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]]> 2419 SEC QB Stock Report W/ Cole Thompson of SEC Unfiltered We're about halfway through the 2025 college football season, and we've seen a ton of changes when it comes to stacking the top QB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Some of the biggest names are in the SEC, and there have been a wide range of performances that have their draft stock moving in different directions. Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered returns to the show to break down what we've seen from the SEC's top passers so far this season, and what it could mean for their eventual draft value in the offseason. As always, Luke also highlights some of the biggest draft-related storylines from around the country, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:59:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports We're about halfway through the 2025 college football season, and we've seen a ton of changes when it comes to stacking the top QB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Some of the biggest names are in the SEC, and there have been a wide range of performances that have their draft stock moving in different directions. Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered returns to the show to break down what we've seen from the SEC's top passers so far this season, and what it could mean for their eventual draft value in the offseason. As always, Luke also highlights some of the biggest draft-related storylines from around the country, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're about halfway through the 2025 college football season, and we've seen a ton of changes when it comes to stacking the top QB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Some of the biggest names are in the SEC, and there have been a wide range of performances that have their draft stock moving in different directions. Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered returns to the show to break down what we've seen from the SEC's top passers so far this season, and what it could mean for their eventual draft value in the offseason. As always, Luke also highlights some of the biggest draft-related storylines from around the country, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2703 Making Sense Of The Minnesota Vikings W/ Arif Hasan The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL right now, coming off a 14-win season in 2024, but hitching their championship hopes on a young quarterback who missed his entire rookie season due to injury. Arif Hasan joins the show to break down the results of Minnesota's decision to go with J.J. McCarthy over Sam Darnold, how the Vikings attempts to "quarterback-proof" their team are holding up, and what the future holds for the franchise beyond this season. Luke also breaks down some big developments in the 2026 NFL Draft's quarterback class, and highlights a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:36:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL right now, coming off a 14-win season in 2024, but hitching their championship hopes on a young quarterback who missed his entire rookie season due to injury. Arif Hasan joins the show to break down the results of Minnesota's decision to go with J.J. McCarthy over Sam Darnold, how the Vikings attempts to "quarterback-proof" their team are holding up, and what the future holds for the franchise beyond this season. Luke also breaks down some big developments in the 2026 NFL Draft's quarterback class, and highlights a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL right now, coming off a 14-win season in 2024, but hitching their championship hopes on a young quarterback who missed his entire rookie season due to injury. Arif Hasan joins the show to break down the results of Minnesota's decision to go with J.J. McCarthy over Sam Darnold, how the Vikings attempts to "quarterback-proof" their team are holding up, and what the future holds for the franchise beyond this season. Luke also breaks down some big developments in the 2026 NFL Draft's quarterback class, and highlights a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2611 no NFL'S Top Rookies From Week 5 W/ Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk We're five weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and we've already seen some impressive rookies come flying out of the gates to make massive impacts for their respective teams right away. Myles Simmons from Pro Football Talk joins the show to talk about a few of the most impressive rookie performances from Week 5, and how the first month of the season could indicate long-term success for those first-year studs. As always, Luke also highlights a couple of the biggest draft-related storylines from across the football world, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:51:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports We're five weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and we've already seen some impressive rookies come flying out of the gates to make massive impacts for their respective teams right away. Myles Simmons from Pro Football Talk joins the show to talk about a few of the most impressive rookie performances from Week 5, and how the first month of the season could indicate long-term success for those first-year studs. As always, Luke also highlights a couple of the biggest draft-related storylines from across the football world, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're five weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and we've already seen some impressive rookies come flying out of the gates to make massive impacts for their respective teams right away. Myles Simmons from Pro Football Talk joins the show to talk about a few of the most impressive rookie performances from Week 5, and how the first month of the season could indicate long-term success for those first-year studs. As always, Luke also highlights a couple of the biggest draft-related storylines from across the football world, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2366 no Why the Eagles Will (or Won't) Repeat as Super Bowl Champions w/Devin Jackson Eagles are 4-0 but far from perfect—can Philly repeat as Super Bowl champions? More NFL and Draft Analysis Here:  After winning the Super Bowl in dominant fashion last year, Philadelphia Eagles are off to a 4-0 start this season, thanks to a masterful team-building job by general manager Howie Roseman. Devin Jackson, who covers the Eagles and the NFL Draft for the Philadelphia Enquirer, joins the show to break down how Roseman has constructed a consistent title contender, where he needs to improve, and what could prevent the Eagles from hoisting back-to-back Lombardi Trophies. As always, Luke breaks down some of the biggest storylines across the draft landscape, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Host Luke Easterling is joined by Devin Jackson (Philadelphia Inquirer) to break down the Eagles’ front office moves, defensive struggles, and offensive inconsistency. Plus: draft talk on Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Fernando Mendoza, and Ashton Jeanty’s breakout performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:21:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Eagles are 4-0 but far from perfect—can Philly repeat as Super Bowl champions? More NFL and Draft Analysis Here:  After winning the Super Bowl in dominant fashion last year, Philadelphia Eagles are off to a 4-0 start this season, thanks to a masterful team-building job by general manager Howie Roseman. Devin Jackson, who covers the Eagles and the NFL Draft for the Philadelphia Enquirer, joins the show to break down how Roseman has constructed a consistent title contender, where he needs to improve, and what could prevent the Eagles from hoisting back-to-back Lombardi Trophies. As always, Luke breaks down some of the biggest storylines across the draft landscape, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Host Luke Easterling is joined by Devin Jackson (Philadelphia Inquirer) to break down the Eagles’ front office moves, defensive struggles, and offensive inconsistency. Plus: draft talk on Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Fernando Mendoza, and Ashton Jeanty’s breakout performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eagles are 4-0 but far from perfect—can Philly repeat as Super Bowl champions?


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After winning the Super Bowl in dominant fashion last year, Philadelphia Eagles are off to a 4-0 start this season, thanks to a masterful team-building job by general manager Howie Roseman. Devin Jackson, who covers the Eagles and the NFL Draft for the Philadelphia Enquirer, joins the show to break down how Roseman has constructed a consistent title contender, where he needs to improve, and what could prevent the Eagles from hoisting back-to-back Lombardi Trophies. As always, Luke breaks down some of the biggest storylines across the draft landscape, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.


Host Luke Easterling is joined by Devin Jackson (Philadelphia Inquirer) to break down the Eagles’ front office moves, defensive struggles, and offensive inconsistency. Plus: draft talk on Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Fernando Mendoza, and Ashton Jeanty’s breakout performance.


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]]> 2209 no Detroit Lions Super Bowl Window | 2025 Draft Picks, Injuries & Dan Campbell’s Future w/ Jeff Risdon The BPA Draft Show dives into the Detroit Lions: Have they already missed their Super Bowl window, or can Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and Detroit’s 2025 rookie class keep them in contention? Host Luke Easterling is joined by Jeff Risdon (Lions Wire & Draft Wire) to break down injuries, roster building, rookie impact, and the future of Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, and more. Plus: 2026 draft prospects like Reuben Bain Jr. (Miami) and WR Eric McAllister (TCU) are rising fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:35:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The BPA Draft Show dives into the Detroit Lions: Have they already missed their Super Bowl window, or can Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and Detroit’s 2025 rookie class keep them in contention? Host Luke Easterling is joined by Jeff Risdon (Lions Wire & Draft Wire) to break down injuries, roster building, rookie impact, and the future of Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, and more. Plus: 2026 draft prospects like Reuben Bain Jr. (Miami) and WR Eric McAllister (TCU) are rising fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The BPA Draft Show dives into the Detroit Lions: Have they already missed their Super Bowl window, or can Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and Detroit’s 2025 rookie class keep them in contention?

Host Luke Easterling is joined by Jeff Risdon (Lions Wire & Draft Wire) to break down injuries, roster building, rookie impact, and the future of Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, and more. Plus: 2026 draft prospects like Reuben Bain Jr. (Miami) and WR Eric McAllister (TCU) are rising fast.

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]]> 2671 2026 NFL Draft Early Stock Update w/ Trevor Sikkema Now that we've got a couple of weeks of college football action in the books, it's time to take a look at who's moving up and down the board as we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. Trevor Sikkema from Pro Football Focus returns to the show to highlight a few players who have impressed him out of the gate this season, a handful of prospects who have yet to live up to their preseason expectations, and some prospect matchups to look forward to in Week 3. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest draft-related storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:11:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Now that we've got a couple of weeks of college football action in the books, it's time to take a look at who's moving up and down the board as we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. Trevor Sikkema from Pro Football Focus returns to the show to highlight a few players who have impressed him out of the gate this season, a handful of prospects who have yet to live up to their preseason expectations, and some prospect matchups to look forward to in Week 3. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest draft-related storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Now that we've got a couple of weeks of college football action in the books, it's time to take a look at who's moving up and down the board as we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. Trevor Sikkema from Pro Football Focus returns to the show to highlight a few players who have impressed him out of the gate this season, a handful of prospects who have yet to live up to their preseason expectations, and some prospect matchups to look forward to in Week 3. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest draft-related storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2063 What We Learned About the 2026 NFL Draft Class in CFB Week 1 w/ Dane Brugler The first full week of the 2025 college football season is officially in the books, and we've got some fresh film to watch from the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. To break it all down, Luke is joined by The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who talks about the mixed reviews from this year's big-name quarterbacks, the marquee names who lived up to the offseason hype in Week 1, and the underrated gems who are already starting to emerge from under the radar. There's also some BBQ talk, a breakdown of some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and another Random Player from Draft History to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:53:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The first full week of the 2025 college football season is officially in the books, and we've got some fresh film to watch from the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. To break it all down, Luke is joined by The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who talks about the mixed reviews from this year's big-name quarterbacks, the marquee names who lived up to the offseason hype in Week 1, and the underrated gems who are already starting to emerge from under the radar. There's also some BBQ talk, a breakdown of some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and another Random Player from Draft History to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The first full week of the 2025 college football season is officially in the books, and we've got some fresh film to watch from the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. To break it all down, Luke is joined by The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who talks about the mixed reviews from this year's big-name quarterbacks, the marquee names who lived up to the offseason hype in Week 1, and the underrated gems who are already starting to emerge from under the radar. There's also some BBQ talk, a breakdown of some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and another Random Player from Draft History to remember.

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]]> 2349 NFL's Surprise Rookie Starters for 2025 w/ Doug Farrar Ever year, football fans expect the big-name rookies who were drafted in the first round to find their way into the starting lineup quickly, there's always a handful of first-year players from the later rounds who are able to make an instant splash and earn starting jobs. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL analyst Doug Farrar returns to the show to highlight his picks for the rookies who could surprise this season by pushing for starting reps right away following strong performances throughout preseason and training camp. As always, Luke also takes us around the league to break down some of the biggest storylines of the week, and highlights a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:26:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Ever year, football fans expect the big-name rookies who were drafted in the first round to find their way into the starting lineup quickly, there's always a handful of first-year players from the later rounds who are able to make an instant splash and earn starting jobs. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL analyst Doug Farrar returns to the show to highlight his picks for the rookies who could surprise this season by pushing for starting reps right away following strong performances throughout preseason and training camp. As always, Luke also takes us around the league to break down some of the biggest storylines of the week, and highlights a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ever year, football fans expect the big-name rookies who were drafted in the first round to find their way into the starting lineup quickly, there's always a handful of first-year players from the later rounds who are able to make an instant splash and earn starting jobs. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL analyst Doug Farrar returns to the show to highlight his picks for the rookies who could surprise this season by pushing for starting reps right away following strong performances throughout preseason and training camp. As always, Luke also takes us around the league to break down some of the biggest storylines of the week, and highlights a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2788 SEC's Top Prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft Class w/ Cole Thompson The SEC is always loaded with top talent, and this year is no exception. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered to break down which teams in the conference have the most NFL prospects eligible for the 2026 class, who could emerge as the SEC's top QB prospect in 2026 if Arch Manning goes back to Texas for another season, and which sleepers are flying under the radar. As always, Luke also shines a light on a random player from draft history, and points out a pair of rookies who are flying up the fantasy football draft board thanks to recent developments. Bill Croskey Merritt is the Commanders' new RB1 and Luke is talking Emeka Egbuka taking over Tampa Bay at the very Top of the Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:44:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The SEC is always loaded with top talent, and this year is no exception. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered to break down which teams in the conference have the most NFL prospects eligible for the 2026 class, who could emerge as the SEC's top QB prospect in 2026 if Arch Manning goes back to Texas for another season, and which sleepers are flying under the radar. As always, Luke also shines a light on a random player from draft history, and points out a pair of rookies who are flying up the fantasy football draft board thanks to recent developments. Bill Croskey Merritt is the Commanders' new RB1 and Luke is talking Emeka Egbuka taking over Tampa Bay at the very Top of the Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The SEC is always loaded with top talent, and this year is no exception. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered to break down which teams in the conference have the most NFL prospects eligible for the 2026 class, who could emerge as the SEC's top QB prospect in 2026 if Arch Manning goes back to Texas for another season, and which sleepers are flying under the radar. As always, Luke also shines a light on a random player from draft history, and points out a pair of rookies who are flying up the fantasy football draft board thanks to recent developments.

Bill Croskey Merritt is the Commanders' new RB1 and Luke is talking Emeka Egbuka taking over Tampa Bay at the very Top of the Board.

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]]> 2578 Make-or-Break for Bryce Young, Panthers in 2025? w/ Mike Kaye The Carolina Panthers are heading into Year 3 of the Bryce Young experience, but do they even know what exactly they have in the former No. 1 overall pick, and can they finally compete in the NFC South? Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to break down realistic expectations for Young this season, how their top-10 pick from this year's draft could help Young reach his ceiling, and what to expect from the rest of Carolina's rookie class in 2025. As always, Luke also breaks down a couple of big storylines from throughout the league, and takes a stroll down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The Carolina Panthers are heading into Year 3 of the Bryce Young experience, but do they even know what exactly they have in the former No. 1 overall pick, and can they finally compete in the NFC South? Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to break down realistic expectations for Young this season, how their top-10 pick from this year's draft could help Young reach his ceiling, and what to expect from the rest of Carolina's rookie class in 2025. As always, Luke also breaks down a couple of big storylines from throughout the league, and takes a stroll down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Carolina Panthers are heading into Year 3 of the Bryce Young experience, but do they even know what exactly they have in the former No. 1 overall pick, and can they finally compete in the NFC South? Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to break down realistic expectations for Young this season, how their top-10 pick from this year's draft could help Young reach his ceiling, and what to expect from the rest of Carolina's rookie class in 2025. As always, Luke also breaks down a couple of big storylines from throughout the league, and takes a stroll down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2308 Salvaging the 49ers' Super Bowl Window w/ Kyle Madson The San Francisco 49ers have gotten oh-so-close to the top of the football mountain multiple times under Kyle Shanahan, but have come up empty. Injuries hit them hard last year, keeping them out of the postseason entirely, and an offseason exodus of key players will make it even harder for them to scale the mountain again. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with 49ers analyst Kyle Madson to break down where the team has been under Shanahan, where they find themselves in 2025, and whether or not they'll ever be able to get back to the Super Bowl under the current regime. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest storylines throughout the league from a draft perspective, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:33:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The San Francisco 49ers have gotten oh-so-close to the top of the football mountain multiple times under Kyle Shanahan, but have come up empty. Injuries hit them hard last year, keeping them out of the postseason entirely, and an offseason exodus of key players will make it even harder for them to scale the mountain again. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with 49ers analyst Kyle Madson to break down where the team has been under Shanahan, where they find themselves in 2025, and whether or not they'll ever be able to get back to the Super Bowl under the current regime. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest storylines throughout the league from a draft perspective, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The San Francisco 49ers have gotten oh-so-close to the top of the football mountain multiple times under Kyle Shanahan, but have come up empty. Injuries hit them hard last year, keeping them out of the postseason entirely, and an offseason exodus of key players will make it even harder for them to scale the mountain again. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with 49ers analyst Kyle Madson to break down where the team has been under Shanahan, where they find themselves in 2025, and whether or not they'll ever be able to get back to the Super Bowl under the current regime. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest storylines throughout the league from a draft perspective, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2330 Unpacking the Packers' Draft Strategy w/ CheeseheadTV's Aaron Nagler The Green Bay Packers have won a ton of regular-season games under head coach Matt LaFleur, but they've managed just one playoff victory over the past four seasons. They've got a promising roster, but the NFC North promises to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL in 2025. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by CheeseheadTV's Aaron Nagler to breakdown how this current Packers team has been built, and whether or not the current roster can compete for a division title, and perhaps a deeper postseason run. Luke also breaks down the start of preseason action this week, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The Green Bay Packers have won a ton of regular-season games under head coach Matt LaFleur, but they've managed just one playoff victory over the past four seasons. They've got a promising roster, but the NFC North promises to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL in 2025. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by CheeseheadTV's Aaron Nagler to breakdown how this current Packers team has been built, and whether or not the current roster can compete for a division title, and perhaps a deeper postseason run. Luke also breaks down the start of preseason action this week, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Green Bay Packers have won a ton of regular-season games under head coach Matt LaFleur, but they've managed just one playoff victory over the past four seasons. They've got a promising roster, but the NFC North promises to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL in 2025. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by CheeseheadTV's Aaron Nagler to breakdown how this current Packers team has been built, and whether or not the current roster can compete for a division title, and perhaps a deeper postseason run. Luke also breaks down the start of preseason action this week, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 1967 How to Build a Franchise QB w/ ESPN's Dan Orlovsky We all know that quarterback is the most important position in football, and there's more pressure than ever on the young passers coming into the league every year via the draft. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to talk about how young quarterbacks can transcend the variables around them, which traits are vital for their success and development at the next level, and how he would build the perfect franchise QB with different traits from successful signal-callers across the league. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the big storylines from throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports We all know that quarterback is the most important position in football, and there's more pressure than ever on the young passers coming into the league every year via the draft. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to talk about how young quarterbacks can transcend the variables around them, which traits are vital for their success and development at the next level, and how he would build the perfect franchise QB with different traits from successful signal-callers across the league. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the big storylines from throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We all know that quarterback is the most important position in football, and there's more pressure than ever on the young passers coming into the league every year via the draft. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to talk about how young quarterbacks can transcend the variables around them, which traits are vital for their success and development at the next level, and how he would build the perfect franchise QB with different traits from successful signal-callers across the league. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the big storylines from throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 1955 The Worst QB Situation in the NFL w/ Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar Not every NFL team is lucky enough to have a superstar franchise quarterback, but there are a couple of fan bases who would be thrilled for a signal-caller who's anything north of average. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL draft expert Luke Easterling is joined once again by Doug Farrar, who returns to the show to evaluate which team has the worst QB room heading into the 2025 season, and why those teams might have any glimmer of hope for the future of the position. Luke also breaks down the curious situation that has 30 of this year's 32 second-round picks still without signed rookie contracts, and as always, shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Not every NFL team is lucky enough to have a superstar franchise quarterback, but there are a couple of fan bases who would be thrilled for a signal-caller who's anything north of average. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL draft expert Luke Easterling is joined once again by Doug Farrar, who returns to the show to evaluate which team has the worst QB room heading into the 2025 season, and why those teams might have any glimmer of hope for the future of the position. Luke also breaks down the curious situation that has 30 of this year's 32 second-round picks still without signed rookie contracts, and as always, shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Not every NFL team is lucky enough to have a superstar franchise quarterback, but there are a couple of fan bases who would be thrilled for a signal-caller who's anything north of average. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL draft expert Luke Easterling is joined once again by Doug Farrar, who returns to the show to evaluate which team has the worst QB room heading into the 2025 season, and why those teams might have any glimmer of hope for the future of the position. Luke also breaks down the curious situation that has 30 of this year's 32 second-round picks still without signed rookie contracts, and as always, shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 3097 The Most Intriguing Team in the NFL w/ Houston Chronicle's Stephanie Stradley The Houston Texans have many of the key building blocks it takes to build a consistent contender in the NFL, but can they finally take that next step in 2025? Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling is joined by Stephanie Stradley of the Houston Chronicle to talk about C.J. Stroud's progression and his vast array of weapons, some questionable offensive line decisions this offseason, and how Houston has built one of the league's best defenses (that still has a couple of holes to fill). There's also plenty of BBQ talk, of course. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:51:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The Houston Texans have many of the key building blocks it takes to build a consistent contender in the NFL, but can they finally take that next step in 2025? Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling is joined by Stephanie Stradley of the Houston Chronicle to talk about C.J. Stroud's progression and his vast array of weapons, some questionable offensive line decisions this offseason, and how Houston has built one of the league's best defenses (that still has a couple of holes to fill). There's also plenty of BBQ talk, of course. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Houston Texans have many of the key building blocks it takes to build a consistent contender in the NFL, but can they finally take that next step in 2025? Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling is joined by Stephanie Stradley of the Houston Chronicle to talk about C.J. Stroud's progression and his vast array of weapons, some questionable offensive line decisions this offseason, and how Houston has built one of the league's best defenses (that still has a couple of holes to fill). There's also plenty of BBQ talk, of course. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 3339 Big Board Breakdown w/ Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar It's never too early to look ahead to the next NFL Draft, and next year's class is loaded with top prospects who should put on a show this college football season before making the leap to the pros. Doug Farrar returns to the show to join Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest names in the 2026 class, including a high-upside group of QBs, another loaded crop of defensive lineman and edge rushers, and another blue-chip running back. As always, Luke takes you across the league to discuss some of the biggest storylines as we move through the offseason, and takes a trip down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:37:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports It's never too early to look ahead to the next NFL Draft, and next year's class is loaded with top prospects who should put on a show this college football season before making the leap to the pros. Doug Farrar returns to the show to join Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest names in the 2026 class, including a high-upside group of QBs, another loaded crop of defensive lineman and edge rushers, and another blue-chip running back. As always, Luke takes you across the league to discuss some of the biggest storylines as we move through the offseason, and takes a trip down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's never too early to look ahead to the next NFL Draft, and next year's class is loaded with top prospects who should put on a show this college football season before making the leap to the pros. Doug Farrar returns to the show to join Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest names in the 2026 class, including a high-upside group of QBs, another loaded crop of defensive lineman and edge rushers, and another blue-chip running back. As always, Luke takes you across the league to discuss some of the biggest storylines as we move through the offseason, and takes a trip down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2545 The Best WR Class of All Time? w/ Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon The 2024 NFL Draft featured an elite class of wide receivers that was dubbed by many as the best in modern draft history, but did it live up to the hype in Year 1, and what does it have in store for 2025 and beyond? Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports to break down which pass-catchers shined as rookies last season, who should make a big leap in Year 2, and what to expect from the group in the future when it comes to fantasy value in your dynasty leagues. As always, Luke will also break down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports The 2024 NFL Draft featured an elite class of wide receivers that was dubbed by many as the best in modern draft history, but did it live up to the hype in Year 1, and what does it have in store for 2025 and beyond? Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports to break down which pass-catchers shined as rookies last season, who should make a big leap in Year 2, and what to expect from the group in the future when it comes to fantasy value in your dynasty leagues. As always, Luke will also break down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2024 NFL Draft featured an elite class of wide receivers that was dubbed by many as the best in modern draft history, but did it live up to the hype in Year 1, and what does it have in store for 2025 and beyond? Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports to break down which pass-catchers shined as rookies last season, who should make a big leap in Year 2, and what to expect from the group in the future when it comes to fantasy value in your dynasty leagues. As always, Luke will also break down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and highlight a random player from draft history.



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]]> 2321 The Strangest Division in the NFL w/ Fox Sports' Greg Auman As the 2025 NFL offseason turns into a look ahead to training camp and the upcoming season, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Greg Auman of Fox Sports to break down the curious case of the NFC South. After four straight years of the same team at the top, is this the year the division crowns a new champion? How are these four teams positioned for a better 2025 following an offseason full of compelling moves? As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines throughout the rest of the league, and shines a light on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:05:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports As the 2025 NFL offseason turns into a look ahead to training camp and the upcoming season, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Greg Auman of Fox Sports to break down the curious case of the NFC South. After four straight years of the same team at the top, is this the year the division crowns a new champion? How are these four teams positioned for a better 2025 following an offseason full of compelling moves? As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines throughout the rest of the league, and shines a light on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the 2025 NFL offseason turns into a look ahead to training camp and the upcoming season, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Greg Auman of Fox Sports to break down the curious case of the NFC South. After four straight years of the same team at the top, is this the year the division crowns a new champion? How are these four teams positioned for a better 2025 following an offseason full of compelling moves? As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines throughout the rest of the league, and shines a light on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2784 Dynasty Download w/ Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, it's time to look at how the results impact fantasy managers in dynasty leagues. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom to break down this year's rookie class from a dynasty perspective, looking for sleepers and value picks, breaking down this year's curious QB class, and how to project this year's blue-chip TE prospects. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest draft-related storylines throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:12:00 -0000 Dynasty Download w/ Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom full Athlon Sports Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, it's time to look at how the results impact fantasy managers in dynasty leagues. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom to break down this year's rookie class from a dynasty perspective, looking for sleepers and value picks, breaking down this year's curious QB class, and how to project this year's blue-chip TE prospects. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest draft-related storylines throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, it's time to look at how the results impact fantasy managers in dynasty leagues. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom to break down this year's rookie class from a dynasty perspective, looking for sleepers and value picks, breaking down this year's curious QB class, and how to project this year's blue-chip TE prospects. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest draft-related storylines throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history.

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]]> 2414 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 May 2025 15:04:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2260 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2038 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2283 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2394 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 19:28:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 4542 no 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 3370 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2439 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2297 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 2688 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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]]> 1664 D-Line Deep Dive w/ESPN's Booger McFarland Defensive line is easily the deepest position group in the 2025 NFL Draft class, so who better to break it down than a former first-rounder at the position? ESPN's Booger McFarland joins Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling to talk about this year's loaded crop of talented DL prospects, and reflect on his own experience as a top-15 pick coming out of LSU back in 1999. Easterling also discusses some of the top news stories in the draft universe, and stands on the table for another one of his favorite players in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:08:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Defensive line is easily the deepest position group in the 2025 NFL Draft class, so who better to break it down than a former first-rounder at the position? ESPN's Booger McFarland joins Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling to talk about this year's loaded crop of talented DL prospects, and reflect on his own experience as a top-15 pick coming out of LSU back in 1999. Easterling also discusses some of the top news stories in the draft universe, and stands on the table for another one of his favorite players in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Defensive line is easily the deepest position group in the 2025 NFL Draft class, so who better to break it down than a former first-rounder at the position? ESPN's Booger McFarland joins Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling to talk about this year's loaded crop of talented DL prospects, and reflect on his own experience as a top-15 pick coming out of LSU back in 1999. Easterling also discusses some of the top news stories in the draft universe, and stands on the table for another one of his favorite players in this year's draft.

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]]> 2649 How Free Agency Influences the Draft Process w/PFF’s Trevor Sikkema As NFL free agency kicks off, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins the show to discuss how the process of adding new veterans impacts how every team approaches the draft process (and of course, there’s hard-hitting BBQ analysis). Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news from around the league, and makes a case for swinging for the fences on a high-upside QB prospect in this year’s class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports As NFL free agency kicks off, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins the show to discuss how the process of adding new veterans impacts how every team approaches the draft process (and of course, there’s hard-hitting BBQ analysis). Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news from around the league, and makes a case for swinging for the fences on a high-upside QB prospect in this year’s class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As NFL free agency kicks off, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins the show to discuss how the process of adding new veterans impacts how every team approaches the draft process (and of course, there’s hard-hitting BBQ analysis). Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news from around the league, and makes a case for swinging for the fences on a high-upside QB prospect in this year’s class.

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]]> 2394 Combine Wrap-Up & Modern NFL Trends with Athlon Sports Doug Farrar Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar joins the show to break down what we learned at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, and how modern trends throughout the league are impacting the draft process. Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news coming out of a big week in Indy, and makes a strong case for one of his favorite players in this year's draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Athlon Sports Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar joins the show to break down what we learned at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, and how modern trends throughout the league are impacting the draft process. Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news coming out of a big week in Indy, and makes a strong case for one of his favorite players in this year's draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar joins the show to break down what we learned at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, and how modern trends throughout the league are impacting the draft process. Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news coming out of a big week in Indy, and makes a strong case for one of his favorite players in this year's draft class.


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]]> 2424 Kicking Off the Combine with ESPN's Matt Miller In this premiere episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller for our 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Preview to talk about what matters (and doesn’t) about the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects could put on a show at this year’s event, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:33:00 -0000 full 1 1 Athlon Sports 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Preview, Presented by Athlon Sports In this premiere episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller for our 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Preview to talk about what matters (and doesn’t) about the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects could put on a show at this year’s event, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this premiere episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller for our 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Preview to talk about what matters (and doesn’t) about the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects could put on a show at this year’s event, and much more.

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