Football 301 with Nate Tice

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down their top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. After giving their quick thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles trading for WR Dontayvion Wicks and what it means for both A.J. Brown and their 2026 draft plans, the duo dive into the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Matt breaks down his charting data and analytics on top prospect Carnell Tate and why he’s number one. Then, the duo deep dive on the other 5 top guys: Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper Jr.

Next, Matt & Nate use NFL IQ’s AI assistant to break down the top 4 most glaring team needs in the AFC, as they discuss potential draft targets for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.

Later, the guys dive into the rest of the 2026 wide receiver class to discuss potential late round gems like Malachi Fields, Elijah Sarratt, Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell II, Deion Burks, Antonio Williams and more.

(4:00) - Eagles trade for WR Dontayvion Wicks

(14:00) - Consensus top three WRs: Tate, Lemon, Tyson

(45:50) - More top-tier prospects: Boston, Concepcion, Cooper Jr.

(1:15:10) - NFL IQ Insights: most glaring AFC team needs

(1:27:55) - Deep diving the rest of the WR class

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Nate Tice is joined by his dad, former NFL head coach, player & offensive line guru Mike Tice, to break down the top prospects at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft. The father-son duo kick things off with the long list of potential day 1 tackle prospects in this loaded OL draft class, including the pros and cons of players like Spencer Fano, Monroe Freeling, Kadyn Proctor, Max Iheanachor, Francis Mauigoa and more.

Next, Nate is joined by Matt Harmon to dive into the stats with NFL IQ’s new AI assistant to find the six draft prospects who elevated their draft stock the most with their Pro Day performances, including Kenyon Sadiq, Emmett Johnson and more.

Later, Nate and Mike Tice continue their offensive line deep dive with their top guards, plus a few tackle prospects that are further down the board but still worth adding to your roster. They cover intriguing players like Vega Ioane, Austin Barber, Caleb Tiernan, Keylan Rutledge and Emmanuel Pregnon.

(5:20) - Top-tier offensive tackle prospects

(1:02:10) - NFL IQ Insights: Top 6 pro day risers

(1:19:30) - Guard prospects & mid-tier tackle prospects

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald bring you the 2026 NFL Mock Draft special, featuring their favorite surprise picks, ideal player-team fits and more. The guys start with their favorite picks from the top 10 of their latest mock draft, including LB Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, S Caleb Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs, OT Monroe Freeling going top three to the Arizona Cardinals and more.

Next, Nate & Charles dive into the most interesting player-team fits from the rest of the first round, including conversations on EDGE Keldric Faulk to the Dallas Cowboys, DT Peter Woods to the San Francisco 49ers, QB Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals and more.

Later, Nate is joined by potential first overall pick and former Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who gives Nate an honest look into his draft prep, what about his college game will translate to the NFL (and what won’t), why he chose Indiana and much more.

(5:50) - Top 10 picks

(32:10) - Picks 11-20

(44:40) - Picks 21-32

(1:01:15) - Fernando Mendoza joins the show!

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal ten of their BOLDEST predictions to lock in the Take Vault for the 2026 NFL season. But first, the guys enter the ring of Philadelphia Eagles offense discourse as they give their thoughts on whether or not Jalen Hurts will adapt to new OC Sean Mannion’s scheme, plus their thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders signing QB Kirk Cousins.

Next, Nate & Matt open up the Take Vault as they lock a few bold predictions for the season away in early April. Matt predicts Ty Simpson coming off the board early on draft night, a tough season for the Green Bay Packers, a potential big trade up for the Dallas Cowboys and a huge season for WR Ladd McConkey, while Nate forecasts a first-time MVP winner, a big bounce-back season for the Minnesota Vikings with new quarterback Kyler Murray, a successful 2026 for the Cowboys and C.J. Stroud solidifying himself among the top 10 NFL quarterbacks.

(4:20) - Can Jalen Hurts adapt to the new Eagles offense?

(19:55) - Raiders sign QB Kirk Cousins

(28:55) - The Take Vault: Ty Simpson, MVP, NFC North

(1:03:55) - The Take Vault: Cowboys, Ladd McConkey, C.J. Stroud

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Nate Tice is joined by QB expert Derrik Klassen to deep dive on the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. The two quarterback gurus start with the three prospects at the top of the class, as they break down the tape of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza (and his potential fit with the Las Vegas Raiders), LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Alabama’s Ty Simpson to determine who’s worthy of a first-round pick.

Next, Nate and Derrik move down the board to some intriguing late day two or three signal callers like Miami’s Carson Beck, Drew Allar from Penn State and Combine star Taylen Green from Arkansas.

Finally, the guys wrap things up with a few late-round dart throws to keep an eye on, including Cole Payton, Luke Altmyer, Cade Klubnik, Jack Strand (representing D2) and more.

(2:15) - Fernando Mendoza deep dive

(19:10) - Ty Simpson vs. Garrett Nussmeier

(40:15) - Mid-tier QBs: Beck, Allar, Green

(1:03:45) - Late-round dart throws

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