Post NFL Draft rankings
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Shan and RJ dive into Matt Miller's ranking of the 100 best NFL Draft picks from the 2026 draft, focusing on standout selections and value picks. They begin with Miller’s top pick: the Dallas Cowboys selecting Caleb Downs, praising his elite football IQ, mental processing, and the way he’s being compared to defensive savants like Antoine Winfield Jr. The hosts express excitement over the Cowboys’ draft strategy, particularly their ability to land high-impact players like Downs and Jay Sean Barham, who transitioned from linebacker to edge rusher with impressive production. They also highlight the Raiders’ Jermod McCoy as a potential steal at pick 101 due to injury concerns, and the Jets’ strong draft haul with multiple first-round picks, including D'Angelo Pons, whose physical profile mirrors Russell Wilson’s. The conversation shifts to skepticism about certain receivers like Makai Lemon and Omar Cooper, questioning whether their college production will translate to the NFL. Overall, the episode captures the post-draft euphoria, with deep dives into player evaluation, team strategy, and the emotional rollercoaster of draft night reactions.
Caleb Downs is being hailed as a football savant with elite mental processing, making him a top-tier defensive prospect for the Cowboys.
The Jets’ draft was a success with multiple high-value picks, especially D'Angelo Pons, whose physical profile mirrors Russell Wilson’s.
Jermod McCoy’s selection by the Raiders at pick 101 is considered a potential steal if he stays healthy.
Jay Sean Barham’s transition from linebacker to edge rusher at Michigan under Wink Martindale makes him a strong fit for Dallas’s defense.
Skepticism remains around receivers like Makai Lemon and Omar Cooper, with concerns about their college production relying too much on open-field opportunities.
Opening: Draft Night Euphoria and Post-Draft Reflection
“It was insanity. So, I nerded out and wanted to kind of relive the scenarios and the drama of Caleb Downs Fallen. They were... When you watch them in there, they get... They are so, like you said, it's like a Super Bowl reaction.”
Caleb Downs: The Cowboys' Top Pick and Football Savant
“He's a football savant because things just work that way in his head. That's something that you'll hear every draft pick almost, yeah, he's a smart kid. They'll say that. It's impossible to look at the way they're talking about him as an organization and not realize just how authentically they are gushing about it.”
Jermod McCoy and the Raiders’ Potential Steal
“If he plays six years, I think you look at this and you're like, holy cow, it's a steal. If he plays 10 years, if he plays two years, it's like it's a fourth rounder.”
The Jets’ Draft Dominance and Pons’ Wilson Comparison
The hosts praise the Jets’ three first-round picks, especially D'Angelo Pons, whose physical profile closely mirrors Russell Wilson’s. They discuss the irony of the Jets drafting a player so similar to their quarterback, and the excitement around Pons’ potential impact.
Skepticism on Receivers and Final Cowboys Picks
The episode concludes with cautious optimism about receivers like Makai Lemon and Omar Cooper, questioning whether their college production will translate to the NFL. They also highlight Malachi Lawrence and Jay Sean Barham as underrated Cowboys picks with high upside.
“He's a football savant because things just work that way in his head. That's something that you'll hear every draft pick almost, yeah, he's a smart kid. They'll say that. It's impossible to look at the way they're talking about him as an organization and not realize just how authentically they are gushing about it.”
“It was insanity. So, I nerded out and wanted to kind of relive the scenarios and the drama of Caleb Downs Fallen. They were... When you watch them in there, they get... They are so, like you said, it's like a Super Bowl reaction.”
“If he plays six years, I think you look at this and you're like, holy cow, it's a steal. If he plays 10 years, if he plays two years, it's like it's a fourth rounder.”
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Caleb Downs
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Shan
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Dallas Cowboys
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Matt Miller
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New York Jets
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Jermod McCoy
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Bobby
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Las Vegas Raiders
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D'Angelo Pons
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Jay Sean Barham
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