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So I was listening to the NFL Stock Exchange Podcast and they had an idea I liked of adding an 8th round to the NFL draft that would take place on Sunday and NFL teams can’t trade these picks and the only player eligible are players from the NFL International Player Pathway Program. These player would still have the same rules they currently have where they can be added to the Practice Squad without taking up a spot on it and can’t be poached. I don’t think it would work right now, but in 5 years if the International Player Pathway Program keeps growing like it has been I think it would be a great idea for the NFL.

What do you all think about this idea?

Edit: I forgot to add they also wanted to give these guys their own combine if they did this which I would be down for.

So I’m wondering if you think anyone can push Jeremiah Smith for WR 1 in the 2027 Draft? (There may be some discussion about it, but I highly doubt anyone really is in contention with him.)

For Me:

KJ Duff Rutgers: At 6’6 and 225lbs if he puts up another great season and puts up great numbers at the combine their may be some discussion about him being the top guy. He has great hands and is a good route runner.

Duce Robinson Florida State: Same goes for Duce Robinson, he’s 6’6 and 222lbs. He had a great season with bad QB play last year and if he has another good season with bad QB play and puts up Great numbers at the combine there could be some discussion about him being WR 1.

Cam Coleman Texas: I personally am not as high on Coleman as others, but people expect him to have a great season and be a top ten pick so there can be some discussion about him being WR 1.

Wyatt Young Oklahoma State: now this one is really reaching but I decided to add him. I liked what I saw from him at North Texas last year and with him playing against better competition this year if he has another great season he may have some people saying he’s their WR 1.

In my opinion there are no RBs that are 1st round talents in the NFL. I think there are a bunch of 2nd or 3rd round guys and overall it’s a better class than 2026. I think we’ll end up having around 6 RBs taken in round 2 and a handful in round 3, but none in the 1st. What are your opinions on the upcoming RB Class?

I have a gut feeling that the 2027 QB Class will end up like the 2025 and 2026 classes where this time of year we’re talking about how it’s supposed to be Good/Great but by the time the Draft Happens only 2 QBs end up going in the 1st because everyone underperforms or just doesn’t declare.

Here’s a Quick Reason each QB could End up not going in the 1st in 2027

Arch Manning: Underperforms

Dante Moore: Injury

Darian Mensah: Underperforms

Drew Mestemaker: Doesn’t Declare

Julian Sayin: size and lack of Tools

CJ Carr: Doesn’t Declare

Lanorris Sellers: Project that doesn’t take a step forward

Jayden Maiava: Lack of Tools

Trinidad Chambliss: Size

Brenden Sorsby: taking a year off and Gambling problems

Who are some Draft Busts you haven’t given up on yet?

For Me:

QB Justin Fields: in the past two year Fields has played in 19 games and has only threw 2 interceptions with not the best weapons around him. He is incredibly safe with the ball and I think if you actually give him some good weapons around him he could be an average level starter, but he’s definitely not raising the play of the players around him.

WR Jahan Dotson: Dotson hasn’t been terrible with the Commanders and was WR 3 on a Run Heavy Eagles. I think he’ll surprise people this year with the Falcons as their WR 2/3

OG Cole Strange: he took a step forward last year with the Dolphins and I think he’ll have a long career as a Journeyman Starter.

Edge Myles Murphy: Murphy has started out his career on a poor start, but looked better last year. I think he’ll build on that this season and when he leaves the bengals after his rookie contract expires he’ll get even better with a better DC.

This is how I would redraft for the NFC and AFC West after we saw how the draft actually played out. These drafts don’t correlate with each other so you’ll see the same players drafted multiple times.

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals:

Rd 1 Pk 4 Edge Arvell Reese Ohio State

I wasn’t the Biggest fan of Arvell Reese this draft Cycle, but it’s hard to argue that he didn’t have arguably the highest ceiling as a Edge and or LB in this draft. At 4 overall I think he would primarily play edge for the cardinals and be a huge help to their defense for the foreseeable future.

Rd 2 Pk 34 OG Chase Bisontis Texas A&M

I would keep this pick as the cardinals needed help at RG and RT. Bisontis should be able to step in right away and start at RG for the cardinals.

Rd 3 Pk 65 QB Carson Beck Miami

I will never fault a team for taking a QB in the Draft as there is no guarantee the next time you’ll be in position to draft one. Beck has the potential to become a starter in the NfL and sitting a year and learning from Brissett and Minshew will help him a lot in his development.

Rd 4 Pk 104 OT Drew Shelton Penn St

The Cardinals still need a RT and Drew Shelton would be the perfect developmental prospect for them that could potentially start as a rookie. Shelton would be a great addition for a team building for the future.

Rd 5 Pk 143 WR Kevin Coleman Jr Missouri

The Cardinals look like they’ll be running more 3 WR sets than 2 TE sets and Coleman is a great complement to Harrison and Wilson in the WR room. He would fit in perfectly in the slot and could develop into a good WR 3 for the Cardinals.

Rd 6 Pk 183 RB Kaytron Allen Penn St

With the cardinals not picking Love I think they still should draft another RB. Allen was a late round RB I loved that I think could’ve lead the cardinals Backfield in yards.

Rd 7 Pk 217 IDL Landon Robinson Navy

Robinson could develop into a good Rotational pass rusher on the interior and definitely worth a shot on in the 7th.

Los Angeles Rams

Rd 1 Pk 13 QB Ty Simpson Alabama

Again I will never Fault a Team for taking a QB. With Stafford on the team it’s almost Guaranteed that the Rams won’t have a pick this high again until Stafford retires or gets injured. Simpson can develop into a great starting QB in the NFL and I think McVay can get him there.

Rd 2 Pk 61 TE Max Klare Ohio State

The Rams have shown moving forward they want their offense to revolve around multiple TE Sets and Klare is a great player to help keep it working for the rams. Having him and Ferguson gives the rams two young TEs that can develop into great start for them for the future.

Rd 3 Pk 93 WR Chris Bell Louisville

I liked the Trost pick because the rams starting 3 interior offensive line players are free agents this offseason, but I’m going to pick bell to learn from and replace Adams at WR in the future. This would allow Bell to heal as a rookie and learn the offense before replacing Adams for the 2027 season when Adams leaves in free agency.

Rd 6 Pk 197 OG DJ Campbell Texas

Campbell is a young developmental player that would’ve been a great 6th round pick for the rams. He would’ve sat and learned for a year before replacing on of the leaving Starters for the 2027 season.

Rd 7 Pk 232 IDL Zxavian Harris Ole Miss

I am surprised Harris went undrafted and I think he would’ve been a huge steal in the 7th round. He would’ve been a good rotational player for the rams that I think would’ve eventually became a starter.

San Francisco 49ers

Rd 2 Pk 33 WR Denzel Boston Washington

Boston doesn’t exactly fit what Shanahan wants in a WR, but he’s a much better WR than Stribling and would’ve been a reliable target for Purdy that could’ve been a great possession receiver for the 49ers.

Rd 3 Pk 70 CB Tacario Davis Washington

Davis is a tall lengthy corner that would fit in perfectly on the 49ers defense. He would allow Lenior to move back into the slot if needed.

Rd 3 Pk 90 OG Gennings Dunker Iowa

The 49ers need a new LG and C. Dunker would easily start at LG for the 49ers and maybe could play Center if they wanted him to. He would help open up run lanes for McCaffery while keeping Purdy upright.

Rd 4 Pk 107 IDL Gracen Halton Oklahoma

Raheem Morris does best with slimmer pass rushers on the interior and the 49ers lack that. Halton will pair nicely with Osa Odighizuwa on pass rush downs as a rookie and help the 49ers not finish near the bottom of the league in sacks again.

Rd 4 Pk 127 C Connor Lews Auburn

Lews would be an amazing Center for the 49ers and would been a huge improvement to the offense. For a team that wants their offense to revolve around the run they don’t invest enough in the Offensive Line.

Rd 4 Pk 139 LB Justin Jefferson Alabama

Jefferson is a good LB that would be able to contribute to the 49ers Defense right away if needed. He’s smart and able to diagnose plays quick. His only downside is he lacks size and Length.

Rd 5 Pk 154 TE Tanner Koziol Houston

Kittle is getting old and I personally don’t see Tongues as the future starter at TE for the 49ers. Koziol is a great receiving TE. He’ll need to work on his blocking that is super important in Shanahans offense, but that something he could easily be taught. It’s definitely worth taking a swing on him in the 5th for the potential he has.

Rd 5 Pk 179 Edge Caden Curry Ohio State

Curry would be a great Rotational player for the 49ers that can provide some pass rush Juice off the edge. I personally think he was a huge steal for the colts and will surprise a lot of people as a rookie.

Seattle Seahawks

Rd 1 Pk 32 OG Chase Bisontis Texas A&M

I may get some push back from Seahawk fans for not taking Price, but I didn’t agree with the pick at the Time and still don’t agree with it. I instead have them taking a new RG that would help continue to build their Offensive Line.

Rd 2 Pk 64 S AJ Haulcy LSU

I agree with the Seahawks taking a Safety here, but I would’ve gone with a different Safety. One that in my opinion has more potential and is younger than the one they took.

Rd 3 Pk 99 CB Jermod McCoy Tennessee

Again I agree with the position the Seahawks took, but I went with a different player. I know McCoy has concerns about his knee, but his upside is definitely worth taking a shot on him in the 3rd.

Rd 5 Pk 148 RB Emmett Johnson Nebraska

Johnson could’ve been a great addition to the Seahawks Backfield later in the draft. He has the ability to lead a backfield in the NFL.

Rd 6 Pk 199 CB Domani Jackson Alabama

With the uncertainty around McCoys knee it wouldn’t be a bad idea to add more CB Depth in this Draft. Jackson has the potential to Develop into a starter in the NFL, but will start his career as a depth player.

Rd 7 Pk 236 Edge Max Llewellyn Iowa

I personally thought the Seahawks should’ve added an Edge During the draft and I think Llewellyn was a steal for the Dolphins. Llewellyn would’ve been a good depth piece for the Seahawks defense that could’ve contributed as a rookie.

Rd 7 Pk 242 RB Robert Henry Jr UTSA

Henry is a speedy RB that would’ve been a great Depth Option for the Seahawks backfield especially with Charb expected to miss time.

Rd 7 Pk 255 IDL Zxavien Harris Ole Miss

Again I was surprised Harris went undrafted and I think would’ve been a great addition to the Seahawks Defense. I think he can be a starting caliber NT and would’ve allowed the Seahawks to move guys around on the interior.

AFC West

Denver Broncos

Rd 3 Pk 66 IDL Chris McLellan Missouri

I agree with the Broncos adding more depth on the IDL high in this draft, but I would’ve gone with McLellan instead. He’s a better run defender and has more potential as a pass rusher than Onyedim has in my opinion.

Rd 4 Pk 108 RB Jonah Coleman Washington

I loved this pick for the broncos. Sean Payton has always used multiple RB in his offense and I wasn’t a fan of the Harvey pick last year and Dobbins is good but can never stay healthy. Coleman was a great addition to the RB room.

Rd 4 Pk 111 OT Drew Shelton Penn St

I would have gone with Shelton who went one pick later over Casey. I like adding Depth to the OL and both guys have the potential to develop into Good Starters in the NFL.

Rd 5 Pk 152 TE Justin Joly NC State

This was an amazing pick for the broncos. Joly could easily be the TE of the future after learning from engram for a season.

Rd 7 Pk 246 S Myles Scott Illinois

I liked Scott During this draft process and thought he would’ve been Drafted higher, but the broncos got a good player that I think will make the final roster.

Rd 7 Pk 256 QB Luke Altmyer Illinois

Altmyer is a good backup system QB. I think he would’ve been a good QB 3 and Eventual QB 2 for the broncos.

Rd 7 Pk 257 LB Red Murdock Buffalo

Murdock was a great final pick for the Broncos. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up starting in 3 LB sets as a rookie for the broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs (I hate how good their draft was)

Rd 1 Pk 6 CB Mansoor Delane LSU

This was a great pick by the chiefs. They basically lost all their starting DBs from last year and Delane can step in day 1 and be a big contributor on the defense.

Rd 1 Pk 29 IDL Peter Woods Clemson

This was great by the chiefs waiting and taking a great player that was sliding in the Draft. Woods is a Great Addition to the defense.

Rd 2 Pk 40 Edge R Mason Thomas Oklahoma

Thomas will provide some juice as a pass rusher for the chiefs and be a great rotational guy as a rookie.

Rd 4 Pk 109 WR Skyler Bell UConn

Bell would’ve provided a reliable target for Mahomes. They really just need someone who can stay on the field and be able to get open short and I think Bell could’ve done that for them.

Rd 5 Pk 161 RB Emmett Johnson Nebraska

Johnson is a great backup for Walker. After the past couple of seasons of having a struggling run game I think it was smart taking Johnson to be the Backup.

Rd 5 Pk 176 OT JC Davis Illinois

I personally think Davis can be a starter in the NFL. I think if the Chiefs took him and Moved him to RT they would have a future starter.

Rd 7 Pk 249 QB Garrett Nussmeier LSU

The Chiefs needed a cheap 3rd string QB and Got one.

Las Vegas Raiders

Rd 1 Pk 1 QB Fernando Mendoza Indiana

This was easily the right pick for the Raiders. It gives the their Franchise QB and a Humble one at that.

Rd 2 Pk 38 WR Denzel Boston Washington

I’m not sure how well Boston fits in Kuniaks Offense, but he has the potential to be a number 1 in the NFL and the raider should try to get that for their QB of the Future.

Rd 3 Pk 67 Edge Keyron Crawford Auburn

I loved this pick. Crawford kept standing out to me when I was watching tape on Faulk and I think he’ll be a great addition to the raiders Edge Room.

Rd 3 Pk 91 OG Gennings Dunker Iowa

I personally don’t think the raiders needed to Draft a guard high as I think the young guys they drafted last year will play better with better coaching, But Dunker fit Kubiaks offense perfectly and would open up run lanes for Jeanty.

Rd 4 Pk 101 CB Jermod McCoy Tennessee

The Raiders may have of gotten the steal of the draft with this pick. They Needed CB help and McCoy has the potential to be an all pro caliber player if his knee can hold up.

Rd 4 Pk 122 RB Mile Washington Jr Arkansas

Kubiak likes to use two RBs in his offense and Washington’s speed and run style fits in perfectly. I really liked this pick for the raiders.

Rd 5 Pk 150 CB Keith Abney Arizona State

Abney was a steal in the 5th and I think Taron Johnson is a one year rental for the Raiders and Abney would’ve been the future starter in the Slot for the Raiders.

Rd 5 Pk 175 OT JC Davis Illinois

As I said earlier I think k Davis is a starter in the NFL. He would’ve been a great pick for the raiders as he would’ve competed with Glaze for the starting RT spot and could’ve eventually replaced Miller at LT.

Rd 6 Pk 195 LB Harold Perkins Jr LSU

I think Perkins would’ve been a good addition to the raiders LB room. He would’ve competed with Eichenburg for the LB 3 spot as a rookie.

Rd 7 Pk 229 S Cole Wisniewski Texas Tech

The Raiders needed Safety Depth and Wisniewski could’ve pushed for a starting spot in the Raiders lack luster Safety Room.

Los Angeles Chargers

Rd 1 Pk 22 Edge Keldric Faulk Auburn

I did not like the Mesidor pick because he’s 25 as a rookie. Faulk is younger and while Mesidor has a higher floor Faulk has a higher ceiling.

Rd 2 Pk 63 OG Jake Slaughter Florida

Slaughter was one of my favorite OL prospects in the Draft and I think he’ll be a great player for the Chargers.

Rd 4 Pk 105 WR Bremen Thompson Mississippi St

I loved Thompson as a prospect and think he’ll fit in great in McDaniels vertical offense.

Rd 4 Pk 117 OL Travis Burke Memphis

The Chargers needed Tackle Depth and theirs also talk about Burke moving to Guard. He’s a project Player that I think will develop great with the Chargers.

Rd 4 Pk 131 LB Kyle Louis Pitt

The chargers need an LB on the roster that can be the future LB 3. Perryman is old and Colston has struggled staying Healthy. Louis would’ve been a great addition to the Defense.

Rd 5 Pk 145 IDL Nick Barrett South Carolina

Barrett does what Harbaugh loves from his defensive line and that’s defend the run and control his gap.

Rd 5 Pk 202 OG Logan Taylor Boston College

The Chargers OL sucked last year and they needed the Depth that Taylor Provides.

Rd 5 Pk 206 OG Alex Haucey Oregon

Same as Taylor, Haucey provides some much Needed Depth on the Chargers OL.

Do you think the UFL will ever have a team like the G Leagues Ignite where guys will go there instead of college and play 3-4 years before entering the NFL Draft?

I personally am right down the middle of it actually working. I can see some kids out of high school not wanting to attend college and decide to go that route instead, but unless the NFL helps fund it I don’t think the UFL will have enough to pay these kids what they’d want. Which may cause the veteran players to strike if a kid straight out of high school is getting paid $1,000,000 while they’re getting paid around $60,000.

Is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre the most mismanaged Horror Franchise?

There have been so many remakes, sequel and retconning of what Cannon and what’s not. The timeline of the movies is messed up with how many sequels the original has that disowned the other sequels. I can’t think of another Horror Movie Franchise that is as mismanaged.

What are some 2026 draft picks you hated during the draft, but now you like the pick?

For Me:

RB Jeremiyah Love Cardinals:

During the Draft I thought this was a terrible pick for the cardinals. They had way bigger needs on the roster and a RB wouldn’t help them win now, but after looking at it now with the rest of their picks I like it. Brissett played good last year and can be above average for them this season. They drafted a good Right Guard in the second round to help the Offensive Line. They have plenty of young defensive players that have shown potential and can take that step forward next season. With a strong run game I think the Cardinals now can be a Dark Horse for the playoffs.

Edge Akheem Mesidor Chargers:

I would’ve hated this pick for any team in the 1st because Mesidor will be 25 years old as a rookie. I also don’t think he’s that much Better than Lawrence, Parker, Faulk,R Mason Thomas, Or Howell who are all almost as good and Younger. Now that I look at it the Chargers are a win now team and Mesidor will be a big help on defense and contribute right away.

TE Kenyon Sadiq Jets:

TE was one of the very few positions the jets didn’t need heading into the draft. Mason Taylor showed a lot of potential as a rookie and I don’t think Sadiq is that much better than him to justify the pick. But with Frank Reich being the Offensive Coordinator they’ll use both TEs in the passing game a lot so I like the pick more now.

Who are some sleeper RBs that can improve their stock for the 2027 Draft?

My list:

Khobie Martin Indiana: he’ll be stepping into a bigger role with Indiana losing their top two backs and he looked good with his limited carries last year.

Turbo Richard Indiana: Indiana uses two RB in their offense and Richard’s has the talent that he can still show out while splitting carries with Martin in the backfield.

James Peoples Penn St: Peoples hasn’t done much at Ohio state, but he was still ranked as the 15th best RB transfer this year. If he can win the starting RB job at Penn St he can improve his stock drastically.

Cam Cook West Virginia: Cook was amazing at Jacksonville State last year and with him playing at West Virginia he’ll get to show his talent against better competition and improve his stock.

Cam Edwards Michigan State: Edwards has been a great RB at UConn and at Michigan State he’ll get to show his talent against better competition.

Jayden Limar Washington: Limar was alway buried in a deep Oregon RB Room. If he wins the starting job at Washington I think he can play himself into actually being drafted.

Here’s a list of people that I would like to know if you consider them a bust or not

Edge Donte Fowler Jr 3rd overall

WR Micheal Crabtree 10th overall

WR Quentin Johnson 21st overall

OT Eric Fisher 1st overall

Edge Dee Ford 23rd Overall

Edge Leonard Floyd 9th overall

QB Kyler Murray 1st Overall

DL Arik Armstead 17th overall

Here’s a list of QBs I’m keeping my eyes on that are in my opinion currently first rounders or could play their way into the first round. Let me know if you have someone I should add to the list.

Sam Leavitt LSU

Drew Mestemaker Oklahoma St

DJ Lagway Baylor

Darian Mensah Miami

Josh Hoover Indiana

Rocco Becht Penn St

Kenny Minchey Kentucky

Aiden Chiles Northwestern

Colton Joseph Wisconsin

Jaden Craig TCU

Brendan Sorsby Texas Tech (depending on NCAA Ruling)

Alberto Mendoza Georgia Tech

Trinidad Chambliss Ole Miss

Jayden Maiava USC

Julian Sayin Ohio State

Austin Mack Alabama (if he wins the starting job)

Dante Moore Oregon

Arch Manning Texas

John Manteer Oklahoma

CJ Carr Notre Dame

CJ Bailey North Carolina St

Nico Iamaleava UCLA

Gunner Stockton Georgia

Lanorris sellers South Carolina

Bengals Edge Room: Myles Murphy, Shemar Stewart, Boye Mafe, and Cashius Howell. I’m keeping my eyes to see which two of these four emerge as the starters. I’m predicting that Murphy and Stewart end up as the week 1 starters. I think Mafe is mostly a product of the defensive sceme in Seattle and won’t be great in Cincinnati.

Raiders WR Room: Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, and Dont’e Thornton. These four are all competing for playing time this season as the raiders build around Mendoza. I predict Bech, Tucker will be the top two guys and Nailor and Thornton split time as the WR 3.

Commanders WR 2 spot: Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Jaylin Lane, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, and Van Jefferson all have an equal opportunity to win the WR 2 spot for the commanders. I’m predicting McCaffrey wins the WR 2 spot to start the season.

Dolphins CB Room: the dolphins drafted Chris Johnson in the 1st round, but he’s an unproven rookie and the rest of the room is underwhelming Young Guys and Vets. I think Chris Johnson and Juju Brents win the outside corner spots with Jason Marshall starting in the slot.

Cardinals starting RT: the cardinals were not good at Right Tackle last year and let the starter walk in free agency and haven’t done anything to replace him. It think the starter will be christian jones a Veteran they pick up like a Jack Conklin or George Fant

What position battles are you watching this offseason?

QB:

1.) Dante Moore Oregon

2.) Drew Mestemaker Oklahoma St

3.) Arch Manning Texas

4.) Darian Mensah Miami

5.) Jayden Maiava USC

RB:

1.) Kewan Lacy Ole Miss

2.) Ahmad Hardy Missouri

3.) Mark Fletcher Jr Miami

4.) Dylan Riley Boise State

5.) Justice Haynes Georgia Tech

WR:

1.) Jeremiah Smith Ohio State

2.) Ryan Coleman-Williams Alabama

3.) Ryan Wingo Texas

4.) Cooper Barkate Miami

5.) Duce Robinson Florida St

TE:

1.) Jamari Johnson Oregon

2.) Trey’Dez Green LSU

3.) Lawson Luckie Georgia

4.) Terrence Carter Texas Tech

5.) Peter Clarke Temple

OT:

1.) Trevor Lauck Iowa

2.) Carter Smith Indiana

3.) Jordan Seaton LSU

4.) Austin Seireveld Ohio State

5.) Trevor Goosby Texas

OG:

1.) Kade Pieper Iowa

2.) Luke Montgomery Ohio State

3.) Greg Johnson Minnesota

4.) Evan tengesdahl Cincinnati

5.) Coen Echols Texas A&M

C:

1.) Lapani Laloulu Oregon

2.) Drew Bobo Georgia

3.) Justin Evans Nebraska

4.) Sheridan Wilson Texas tech

5.) Joe Otting Notre Dame

These are my current rankings heading into next season of offensive players for the 2027 Draft. As we all know by Week 2 of the college football season these rankings will look completely different.

What are your rankings?