nfl-draft

NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom ranks the draft's best QB prospects and explains why he's high on Justin Fields. Also, the best system for Trey Lance, how Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson might affect the QB draft market, the Seahawks' first-round stupidity and more.

Thor Nystrom (Rotoworld): Biggest surprises, best fits, most confusing picks, the Panthers' stupid explanation for passing on Isaiah Simmons. Also, Tyler Johnson was a steal, as was Curtis Weaver, and other Day 3 picks.

Peter Bukowski (Locked On Packers): Was it a mistake to draft Jordan Love? What's the most likely scenario for Love and Rodgers?

This High Motor episode goes off the deep end with our most unpopular opinions. Also, why betting on NFL Draft props is a waste of money, Jalen Green's $500k G League contract isn't a step toward ruining college basketball, and how much would it take to fly to India (and return immediately) at this exact moment?

Ben Bartch, a Division-III offensive lineman from St. John's University, on the NFL Draft: What to expect on draft night in terms of logistics, where he expects to be drafted, feeling comfortable with teams and more.

And an NFL Draft teleconference with ESPN VP Seth Markman and NFL Network VP Mark Quenzel on the logistics of the draft: What fans can expect, why this is the most complicated event Seth has ever done, and more.

Mel Kiper's NFL Draft teleconference: Trade scenarios for top-5 picks and notes on several WRs (Lamb, Jeudy, Hamler). Also, Jalen Hurts' future, Jake Fromm's arm strength, Jordan Love landing spots, and Tom Flacco's stock.

Todd McShay's entire NFL Draft teleconference: Could a team trade up to No. 2 to draft Tua Tagovailoa? Derrick Brown is worth the No. 3 pick. Will the Colts draft Justin Herbert? How do you evaluate left vs. right tackles?

Also: Cole McDonald, Laviska Shenault, D'Andre Swift, Justin Jefferson, and more on the 2020 NFL Draft from Todd McShay.

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Mel Kiper's NFL Draft teleconference in its entirety:

Who's WR1?
Biggest smokescreens of all time?
Is Jacob Eason a first-rounder?
What if Isaiah Simmons falls?
Is Okudah a clear-cut top-3 prospect?
Where is Jalen Hurts?

Big thanks to Allie Stoneberg and ESPN for allowing High Motor to share the call.

Seven FBS head coaches (Mike Gundy, Philip Montgomery, Tom Herman, Les Miles, Randy Edsall, Lincoln Riley and Luke Fickell) talk about the transfer portal and necessary transfer changes moving forward. Also, NFL Draft analyst Daniel Parlegreco puts a bow on the 2019 NFL Draft with notes on Daniel Jones, defensive line trends, Devin Bush, Clelin Ferrell and more.

Rapp (2:36): Perceptions of Asian-American football players, versatility, draft process and more.
Kiper (11:46): Favorite 2nd round prospects, Day 3 steals at WR. who could be steals
McLaughlin (14:49): FCS prospects, including Nasier Adderley and Tytus Howard, and who could be the next Darius Leonard.

Dane Brugler (The Athletic): Dream first-round picks for teams, CBs could get shut out of top 25, and how many QBs in the top 17 picks?
Thor Nystrom (Rotoworld): Inject Hakeem Butler into Thor's veins, third-round WR value, late first-round defensive linemen.

John Fanta: Appreciating Texas Tech's run, changes coming to college basketball, early 2019-20 top 25, stock of top Big East teams. Todd McShay: NFL Draft, Dwayne Haskins vs. Drew Lock, Jachai Polite's tumble.

Ross Uglem (247Sports) calls in from the NFL Combine to talk NFL Draft, including why Quinnen Williams is atop his Big Board, Jachai Polite's poor prepration, Devin Bush vs. Devin White and more. And Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South) on college football's new targeting proposal, Big 12-Pac-12 scheduling proposal, confidence in Joe Moorhead and more.

NFL Draft: Mel Kiper Jr. on Josh Allen, Nick Bosa and Jarrett Stidham, and Daniel Parlegreco on Josh Jacobs, Will Grier and players who could slide into the first round. College Football: Mitch Light on first-year coaches, Nebraska's Big Ten contention and under-the-radar players for 2019.