Junkies Mock Draft (Part One)

The Sports Junkies celebrate their 30th anniversary with a festive and nostalgic episode, marking May 4th—Chase's birthday and Star Wars Day—as 'Junkies Day' following a proclamation from Mayor Muriel Bowser. The hosts reflect on the show's origins, including their first radio broadcast in 1996 and a humorous anecdote about losing a cable access award to a man who chased moles with a garden hose. The episode transitions into the annual Junkies Mock Draft 2026, where the team takes on fictional GM roles for NFL franchises. Mike Marr (Raiders) opens with a bold pick of running back Jeremiah Love, prioritizing a dominant backfield duo. JP (Jets) follows by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, despite the Raiders already having Kirk Cousins. The Arizona Cardinals (Cakes Osenfort) then draft defensive end David Bailey, while Matt Valdez (Titans) surprises with linebacker Sonny Stiles. The New York Giants (Drab T-shirt) make a splash by selecting wide receiver Jordan Tyson, aligning with their offensive rebuild. The episode ends with Jason (Cleveland) on the clock, teasing his pick for the Browns, with the final two selections to come in Part Two.