Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest buzz ahead of the NFL Draft, starting with which players are rising up boards and gaining momentum. The guys highlight standout prospect R Mason Thomas before diving into a comprehensive position-by-position preview, including how many quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior linemen, defensive tackles, edge rushers, linebackers, and cornerbacks could hear their names called. They wrap things up with key takeaways as draft day approaches.

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) for an exercise centered around the trio's favorite draft prospect traits. From Jeremiyah Love's balance and body control to D'Angelo Ponds’ “dawg,” this edition of Move the Sticks covers the most detailed of details as it pertains to prospects' abilities ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23.

Carnell Tate – Hands

Jeremiyah Love – Balance & Body Control 

David Bailey – Get Off

Spencer Fano – Balance

Caleb Downs – IQ

Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane – Torque

Dillon Thieneman – Range

Kenyon Sadiq – Catch & Run Ability

Keionte Scott – Play Speed

Akheem Mesidor – Motor

Jacob Rodriguez – Ball Awareness

Jadarian Price – Vision

D’Angelo Ponds – “Dawg”

Malachi Fields – Ball Skills

Keylan Rutledge – Temperament 

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Ollie Connolly to highlight standout prospects in the 2026 Draft and take a closer look at some of the most intriguing names to know. They start with a discussion of Fernando Mendoza, breaking down both the positives and negatives in his evaluation and explaining why he still ranks above Ty Simpson. DJ then shares his perspective on the concept of “shrinkage” and how it applies when scouting young quarterbacks.

The conversation then shifts to Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs, with a focus on their strengths and the impact they could make at the next level. Ollie also reveals his favorite Day Three prospect, followed by DJ’s pick for a top value name to watch later in the draft.

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preface this edition of Move the Sticks with a conversation about reevaluating talent through the draft process, including how to scout through media noise. The Move the Sticks duo then discusses prospects that could come off of the board late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Keylan Rutledge, Jermod McCoy, SDSU DB Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez and more!

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss draft prospects that are expected to fall into the second round or later in the 2026 NFL Draft. From cornerbacks to offensive linemen, the Move the Sticks duo offers a rationale for multiple diamond-in-the-rough prospects, including:

Cornerbacks Chris Johnson, Keionte Scott and D’Angelo Ponds.

Safeties Treydan Stukes, AJ Haulcy and Bud Clark.

Defensive tackles Chris McClellan, Gracen Halton and Domonique Orange.

Edge rushers Gabe Jacas, Max Llewellyn and Joshua Josephs.

Linebackers Jack Golday, Kyle Louis and Justin Jefferson.

Wide receivers Ted Hurst, Chris Bell and Malachi Fields.

Tight ends Eli Stowers, Max Klare and Marlin Klein.

Running backs Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr. and Demond Claiborne.

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks breakdown Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders and what it means for the rest of the league. They also analyze whether the Arizona Cardinals are targeting Ty Simpson and review key Pro Day performances from Fernando Mendoza and other Indiana prospects.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal break down the teams holding multiple first round picks in the upcoming draft and what it means for their future roster building. They talk about the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys. Then they wrap things up with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have serious draft capital and a surprising amount of flexibility heading into draft season.

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks provide insight into the specific positional traits they evaluate in NFL draft prospects. From notes on a wide receiver's physical tools to a safety's communication habits, the Move the Sticks duo applies decades of scouting experience to a deep and intriguing 2026 NFL draft class.

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back on Move the Sticks to pull back the curtain on what really happens inside NFL draft rooms! They explain what a scout’s evaluation actually means and how those evaluations can change as the draft approaches, ultimately impacting the draft order.

The Move the Sticks podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back on Move the Sticks breaking down the biggest storylines around the NFL and diving deep into Bucky’s latest mock draft. The guys kick things off with a debate whether the NFL could realistically move to an 18-game season and the true value of Pro Day workouts to NFL scouts evaluating prospects.

After that, Bucky unveils his Mock Draft 3.0, starting with picks 1–10 and the biggest decisions at the top of the board. The breakdown continues through picks 11–20, highlighting key team needs and potential surprises, before wrapping up with picks 21–36 and how the rest of the first round could shake out.

The Move the Sticks podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal dive into “March Sadness” by breaking down how five NFL teams can bounce back despite not having a first round draft pick. With limited top tier draft capital, the pressure is on, so how do these franchises stay competitive and build for the future?

The guys take a team by team approach, offering strategies, roster insights, and potential moves that could help each organization maximize value and avoid falling behind.

If you are curious how teams navigate the draft without a Day 1 pick, or just want sharp NFL insight, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

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