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Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald grade the best & worst 2026 NFL draft classes. The guys start at the top by each revealing the draft classes they think deserve an A (shoutout to the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens) before moving down the grade sheet to the teams that potentially flunked this year’s draft, including the Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams. The guys also cover their favorite day three selections.

Later, Nate, Matt & Charles use NFL IQ to analyze the top player-team fits of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, as they look at the perfect scheme fits for Sonny Styles & the Washington Commanders, Makai Lemon & the Philadelphia Eagles, Fernando Mendoza & the Las Vegas Raiders and Dillon Thieneman & the Chicago Bears.

(5:15) - Favorite draft classes

(21:00) - Least favorite draft classes

(34:10) - More draft superlatives, best day three picks

(46:00) - NFL IQ Insights: best player-team fits

 

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Which QB picks surprised us the most in the 2026 NFL Draft? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson break it all down, starting with the Los Angeles Rams picking Matt Stafford’s potential successor, Ty Simpson. What, if anything, should we make of Sean McVay’s reaction to the pick? The guys also react to the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Drew Allar and the Arizona Cardinals selecting Carson Beck. Plus, they break down the Philadelphia Eagles trading for Jonathan Greenard. If $100 million too much to pay for an extension? They finish things up by sharing which teams they thought had the best drafts. Did your favorite make the cut?

(5:35) - Sean McVay clarifies reaction to Ty Simpson pick

(16:15) - What does Steelers' Drew Allar pick mean for Rodgers?

(34:20) - Will Carson Beck start for the Cardinals this year?

(48:04) - Eagles trade for Jonathan Greenard

(54:48) - Which teams drafted the best?

 

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The Football 301 crew is joined by a special guest for an NFL Draft crossover episode. Andrew Siciliano joins Nate Tice, Charles McDonald and Matt Harmon to recap the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. What were the biggest surprises? Who were their favorite picks? And what are we looking forward to on day 2?

(2:25) - Biggest surprises of Round 1

(20:20) - Favorite & least favorite picks of Round 1

(44:50) - Looking ahead to Day 2

 

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Will the New York Jets take an unproven commodity with the No. 2 overall pick? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab dive into what not only the Jets could do, but they also assess other key draft moves that could happen this weekend. Could the Dallas Cowboys make a blockbuster trade for a blue chip prospect? Will Rueben Bain Jr.’s arm length cause him to fall? Our crew breaks it all down before dissecting the Cleveland Browns’ minicamp happening this week, including a crucial QB battle. Hear about that and more on today’s jam-packed episode!

(4:44) - Who will the Jets select at No. 2?

(16:07) - What do the Cowboys do with 2 first-round picks?

(22:07) - Could Rueben Bain Jr. fall?

(29:35) - Is this a make-or-break draft for the Chiefs?

(34:20) - Will this be a trade-heavy draft?

(45:15) - Browns minicamp news and notes

(1:00:57) - One More Thing

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Nate Tice, Charles McDonald & Matt Harmon join forces for their final first-round 2026 NFL mock draft. First, the guys kick things off with their reactions to the Cincinnati Bengals trading the tenth overall pick to acquire DT Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants as they debate if Cincy really overpaid. Next, the three hosts alternate picks to complete a final full first-round mock draft, as they determine their favorite player-team fits, like RB Jeremiyah Love to the Washington Commanders, S Caleb Downs to the New York Giants, EDGE Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs and many more.

Also on this packed draft week episode, Nate & Matt break down NFL IQ’s 4 most glaring team needs in the NFC ahead of the draft, featuring the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plus, Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs joins Nate days before draft night to break down his college game and how he’s preparing for the next level.

(4:10) - Bengals trade for DT Dexter Lawrence

(14:10) - The FINAL Mock Draft: #1-16

(1:02:11) - NFL IQ Insights: most glaring NFC team needs

(1:11:00) - The FINAL Mock Draft: #17-32

(1:49:30) - Final recap & final draft bold predictions

(1:54:50) - Caleb Downs joins the show

 

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