NFL Super Agent Leigh Steinberg previews the NFL Draft

In this episode of Afternoon Drive on The Fan, NFL super agent Leigh Steinberg joins the Kyle Wright Hotline to preview the upcoming NFL Draft, offering insights into the high-stakes world of player representation just days before the event. Steinberg breaks down the strategic role of agents in the final week—building relationships with teams, managing expectations, and navigating the emotional rollercoaster of draft day, which he describes as 'Chinese water torture' due to the intense waiting. He reflects on the evolution of the agent's role in the NIL era, where social media influence now often trumps athletic performance, and warns of a potential future where the NCAA dissolves, replaced by power conferences negotiating directly with TV networks. Steinberg also discusses the astronomical salaries in today’s NFL, emphasizing the quarterback's central role in team success and the financial engine behind rising player pay. Beyond football, he shares deeply personal insights from his new book, The Comeback, which chronicles his 16 years of sobriety and features stories of resilience from legends like Troy Aikman and Patrick Mahomes. His message is clear: setbacks are inevitable, but recovery and redemption are possible with support and perseverance.