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    (#175) Start-Up QB Rankings #1-28 + Brendan Sorsby Prospect Profile & Commissioner Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 100:56


    Today's episode dives into my Tiers & Rankings for the Top 28-40 QBs in the NFL before getting into Brendan Sorsby and who he is as an NFL Prospect. TIMELINE || Start-Up Rankings -- 2:45 || Tiers 1 & 2 -- 5:45 || Tier 3 -- 18:30 || Tier 4 -- 27:30 || Tier 5 -- 38:30 || Tier 6 & Honorable Mentions -- 50:30 || Brendan Sorsby || Part 1 (How we got here) -- 01:02:15 || Part 2 (Prospect Scouting) -- 01:07:30 || Part 3 (What to do with Sorsby) -- 01:24:00 || Endnotes (Daniel Jones, Malik Willis, and what's next) -- 01:33:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#174) Redraft FINAL -- Tiers, Mock Draft, Overvalued & Undervalued & How to Approach the 2026 Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 100:26


    The Redraft Series finishes with a look at my full Redraft Tiers, a 100-Pick Mock Draft, & the players I'm higher & lower on compared to consensus.Mock Draft Board: https://clickydraft.com/draftapp/board/293909TIMELINE || Brendan Sorsby -- 2:15 || Tier Discussion -- 11:00 || Tier 1 -- 14:15 || Draft Begins -- 35:00 || 4/5 Turn -- 55:00 || Over/Under -- 01:20:15 || Endnotes/What's Next -- 01:38:30 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#173) Projecting 2026 NFL WRs & TEs for Redraft Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 101:44


    Today's episode concludes the projection portion of the Redraft series focusing on my projections at the WR & TE positions. TIMELINE || Redraft Projections -- 2:45 || Top WRs -- 4:30 || WR2s -- 29:30 || WR3s -- 51:30 || Top 7 TEs -- 01:16:30 || Other TEs -- 01:29:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#172) 2027 Fantasy Mock Draft + 2026 Rookie Mock Draft & ADP Comparison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 87:04


    Let's take a break in the Redraft series (next episode: Thursday) & do my first 2027 Mock Draft of the off-season. While the 2027 Mock is most of the show, I also do a 2-Round 2026 Mock & discuss ADPTIMELINE || 2027 Mock Discussion -- 2:30 || 2027's Top 4 -- 7:15 || Top RBs -- 18:30 || Five Straight WRs -- 22:30 || 1.12 + Honorable Mentions -- 39:15 || 2026 2-Round Mock + ADP Discussion -- 54:30 || Endnotes + Future Schedule -- 01:15:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#171) Projecting 2026 NFL RBs for Fantasy Football + how Ty Simpson's value may change as a "potential" Starting QB

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 73:33


    A rundown of the RB position around the NFL focusing on how my own projections stack up for redraft Fantasy Football. + a look at how Simpson's value may change based on Packers QB Jordan Love.TIMELINE || Ty Simpson & Jordan Love -- 3:15 || RB Redraft Projections -- 9:15 || Top Tier RBs -- 14:45 || Top ~20 RBs -- 27:30 || Other RBs -- 53:30 || Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#170) Projecting 2026 NFL QBs for Fantasy Football + How 2027/2028 Stacks up at QB & handling Brendan Sorsby in Dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 78:39


    Redraft Projections begin! 2026 Fantasy QB projections for 4 & 6 Pt Passing TDs + future QB ProjectionsTIMELINE || Projections Start -- 3:30 || Top 3 QBs -- 10:45 || Next 4 QBs -- 14:30 || Rest of QB1s -- 29:45 || Fringe-QB1 -- 40:15 || Endnotes -- 58:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#169) Big Questions with 2026 Rookie WRs: Rankings Changes, Draft Capital, & Targeting Upside

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 51:55


    Today's episode of the Podcast looks at 2026 Rookie WRs, updates my Rookie WR Rankings, and discusses a few key differences within the rankings. TIMELINE || WR Draft Capital -- 3:00 || WR Ranking Changes -- 21:00 || Redraft/Start-Up Tiers Lookahead -- 33:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#168) Future Prospect Tiers & Watchlist at QB, RB, & WR for 2027 & Beyond (150+ Prospects in Devy Tiers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 170:46


    Today's podcast dives deep into College Football prospects for the 2027 Class & Beyond at the QB, RB, & WR positions (+my top 2 TEs) TIMELINE || Methods -- 3:45 || Class Values 2026 v 2027 -- 11:45 || Final Notes & Eligibility Changes -- 21:30 || QB Class 2027 -- 23:15 || QB Rapid Fire -- 45:00 || RB Tier 1 -- 54:30 || RB Tier 2 -- 01:10:45 || WR Class 2027 -- 01:34:15 || WR Tiers Part 1 -- 01:48:00 || WR Tiers Part 2 -- 02:12:30 || Top 2 TEs -- 02:44:15Thanks for Subscribing! Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#167) Day 3 + Early UDFA Breakdown for all 32 Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 105:21


    Today's episode follows up my previous rankings with a more detailed dive into the prospects selected on Day 3 and even a few prospects selected as UDFAs.Updates on Rankings -- 6:00 || NFC West -- 19:00 || NFC South -- 26:30 || NFC North -- 33:00 || NFC East -- 37:00 || AFC North -- 46:30 || AFC East -- 59:30 || AFC West -- 01:10:30 || AFC South -- 01:28:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#166.3) Top 48 Fantasy Big Board: Reaction Rankings to the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 78:39


    Today's episode features the final reaction podcast of the 2026 NFL Draft discussing my rankings #1-48 of the QBs, RBs, WRs, & TE selected in the NFL DraftThe Big Board can be found on the Substack as always, cjfreel.substack.com. Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#166.2) Landing Spot Chaos! Updating my Big Board after Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 53:06


    Today's episode features the second of three reaction podcasts discussing my rankings #1-31 of the QBs, RBs, WRs, & TE selected in Rounds 1-3 of the NFL Draft Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#166.1) Draft Reactions Pt. 1: Ranking the Players Drafted in Round 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 26:57


    Today's episode begins the first of three reaction podcasts discussing my rankings #1-10 of the QBs, RBs, WRs, & TE selected in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#165.4) DRAFT DAY Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 18:01


    A quick (18 min) episode today running through my own 1st Round Mock Draft Picks 1-32. We've finally made it! Hope everyone has a good Draft Weekend.If you're someone who has reached out to me recently about anything discussed on the show, I will get back to you soon, most likely tonight as I set-up for the NFL Draft.There are more detailed notes from this morning on the Substack, cjfreel.substack.com Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#165.3) How Draft Capital Matters for QB, RB, & WR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 40:05


    Day 3 of Draft Week Coverage breaks down recent trends about how draft capital matters, where it is overrated, where it is underrated, & how it changes by position Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#165.2) Updated Mock Drafts, Vegas Odds, & News Around the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 33:21


    Part 2 of Draft Week coverages talks about where the consensus currently sits between Mock Drafts, Vegas Odds, and any recent rumors. News (Faulk/AJB) begins the show, and then I begin discussing Mock Drafts @ 10:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#165.1) DRAFT WEEK ARRIVES Part 1: Final Pre-Draft Fantasy Big Board + Dexter Lawrence Trade Fall-Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 28:15


    DRAFT WEEK IS HERE!!Today's episode moves us into a Daily version of the show for draft week, starting with an episode covering my updated Fantasy Big Board and discussing the trade between the Giants & Bengals. The show begins with Dexter Lawrence discussion, and then moves to my big board @ 5:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#164) Final Pre-Draft Rookie WR Rankings #1-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 83:17


    Today's podcast covers my Draft Week schedule as well as my Rookie WR Rankings less than one week away from the NFL Draft. TIMELINE || Rankings Intro -- 1:15 || Top 3 -- 5:30 || WRs 4-7 -- 18:15 || WRs 8-14 -- 42:30 || WRs 15+ & Honorable Mentions -- 59:00 || What's next for the show + updated Vegas Odds discussion -- 01:06:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#163) Where to put Jadarian Price in Final (Pre-Draft) Rookie RB Rankings + Values of 2026 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 61:02


    Today's show features my Final (Pre-Draft) Rookie RB Rankings including what to do about that second group and who is the RB2 + some discussion on how the market is adjusting to 2026TIMELINE || RB1/Love -- 2:00 || Who is RB2 (+Price Receiving) -- 10:00 || RBs 6-8+ -- 37:15 || 2026 Values -- 51:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#162) Final (Pre-Draft) QB & TE Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 60:09


    Today's show covers two top-heavy positions for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.TIMELINE || QBs -- 4:30 || TEs -- 30:00 || DJ Updated Top 50 + PFF Notes -- 51:30 Endshow Note: Meant to say wouldn't project Love in top 5 at the very end of the show today, not "1st Round" -- got caught between talking about Omar Cooper's projection in the 1st Round and Love's in the Top 5. Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#161) Start-Up Tiers Pt. 3, Early Vegas Lines for the 2026 NFL Draft, & Buying Shough

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 66:38


    Today's show concludes the Start-Up Tiers & then moves onto planning out my 2026 NFL Mock Draft (32 Picks) looking over some early Vegas lines trying to find what might be predictive. TIMELINE || Mock Recap -- 2:15 || Tier 7 -- 3:15 || Tier 8 -- 10:45 || QB -- 23:15 || RB -- 25:30 || WR -- 28:15 || TE -- 33:00 || Vegas Lines -- 37:00 || Shough -- 56:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#160) Start-Up Draft Tiers Part 2 + Adjusting Bryce Lance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 46:25


    Roughly ~30 Days to the NFL Draft, but while we are in 2026 Rookie Season, not a whole lot has changed since the NFL Combine. At this point, there is really one thing left for me to do pre-Draft for 2026: Final Positional Rankings & Big Board. But with a few weeks to spare still, this week will take a step back from the 2026 NFL Draft — at the very least for the first post — and focus on my pre-Draft Superflex Start-Up Rankings. This Start-Up Draft Exercise began last show and covered my first 3 Tiers & 2 Rounds. While all of this information is subject to change, it is important to know that more is likely to change the further we get into the draft, including the fact that today's tiers will see Fernando Mendoza & the top 3 WRs drafted. Start-Up Tiers 4-6 (Rounds 3-5.5)Here are some of the Key Takeaways and pivot points for the first 3 Tiers. The Tiers themselves as well as the Mock Draft can be found linked here:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JUkpIfRKHIBqTae-BgjdFz0unFfgzQ4g_dAjQlEGFB8/edit?usp=sharing* As mentioned last week, TIERS are not a perfect science. There is a mixing of quality within each Tier, but the only way to avoid that is to have 20-30 Tiers. The primary idea here is where some of the fall-off points are the biggest or most clear. * Through 5.5 Rounds, this is demonstrated by the fact that my Tiers have been broken exactly ONCE: in the late 2nd Round by a team with Bijan Robinson taking Bo Nix over Omarion Hampton, a second RB and the only player left in Tier 3. * While there are four WRs in Tier 4 in particular, the QBs & Nico Collins seem like the top players within this Tier. De'Von Achane has a strong argument as well that is weighed down by his situation. * Team 7 was in a decent position to get a QB in Round 1, but based on how the Draft broke down, they were in a particularly poor place in Rounds 2 & 3 to get a QB. Round 4 does present opportunity, but none of these players are my favorite, and with the 5 Teams after Team 7 having 7 of their 10 QBs already, Team 7 will wait on their QB1 and target a potential game changing short-term asset in Christian McCaffrey.* There are a number of points in this draft where I pair up a QB+WR stack or a void a QB+RB situation. The Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes teams took Jonathan Taylor & Breece Hall over James Cook & Kenneth Walker III, who I would probably prefer in a vacuum. Caleb Williams paired with Colston Loveland, Burrow with Higgins, & Jackson with Flowers. * There are also a few points where the right QB falls to the right team. Team 7 taking Jared Goff is a bit rich for ADP, but by my rankings, that is the first time where a QBs price point was convenient for Team 7 within my tiers. Fernando Mendoza is unlikely to last to the mid-5th, but he went to the perfect team to build for the long-term. * In many ways, the first tiers from last show were the “Elite” or “near-Elite.” These tiers today are much more the “Very Good” or the players you still clearly very much want as Dynasty Assets. As we move into the next tier later in the week, the focus will go to the last Dynasty Assets who seem to have some level of clear value prior to the NFL Draft. Slightly behind on the release again for this show, though I do plan on wrapping up this Mock Draft soon and on the next episode. More context as always can be found by listening to the Fantasy For Real podcast. I also very briefly discuss Bryce Lance at the end of this episode. Questions & Comments welcomeThanks,C.J. Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#159) Top Start-Up Tiers, Is Jeremiyah Love going 4th Overall, & Waddle Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 43:27


    Today's show covers my top 3 Start-Up tiers, an update on recent 2026 Rookie Consensus, and covers the Jaylen Waddle/Broncos trade.TIMELINE || 2026 Mock Draft Consensus -- 2:00 || Startup Mock -- 17:00 || Tier 2 -- 20:30 || Tier 3 -- 34:15 || Waddle & What's Next -- 39:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#158) Free Agency Reactions + RB Rooms & Contracts around the NFL before the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 71:14


    Today's podcast focuses primarily on my reactions (for Dynasty Fantasy) to this week's Free Agency News. Additionally, a look at the RB Rooms, Contracts, & Investments for all 32 Teams. TIMELINE || FA Reactions -- 2:45 || Trades & Un-Trades -- 3:15 || QB Talk -- 6:45 || Alec Pierce & Michael Pittman -- 15:00 || Big Winner: Kenneth Walker III -- 17:45 || Likely -- 23:30 || RBs: Gainwell, (Linderbaum), Allgeier, & Etienne -- 25:30 || Wan'Dale & Evans -- 32:00 || Dobbins, Kolar, Dowdle + Daniel Jones Breaking -- 36:45 ||RB Rooms -- 44:30Endnotes + What's Next -- 01:02:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#157) Jeff Caldwell & Seth McGowan Deeper Dives + Pre-FA Start-Up Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 81:32


    Today's episode of the podcast returns to the Deeper Dive series to cover two combine risers in Jeff Caldwell & Seth McGowan. Additionally, I take the next step in preparing for Start-Up Drafts.TIMELINE || Jeff Caldwell -- 4:00 || Seth McGowan -- 22:45 || Start-Up Mock Exercise -- 36:15 || Rounds 1-3 -- 39:00 || Rounds 4-6 -- 49:00 || Rounds 7-9 -- 01:06:00 ||Caldwell -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYGguUd8FJQMcGowan -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzCYZsZTWFUSpreadsheet (Start-Up) -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lXxL02UpRCnPooRdb_ZyT0iDt3ubt6GLyygvXVtVeHA/edit?usp=sharing Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#156) NFL Combine Reactions: Risers, Fallers & Big Board + Start-Up Rankings Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 102:49


    Today's FFR episode focuses on the NFL Combine with my biggest Risers, Fallers, and my updated Top 48 Big Board. plus, I take the next step in the Start-Up Rankings process discussing consensus.TIMELINE || NFL Combine -- 2:00 || Riser of the Combine -- 2:30 || Biggest RB/WR Riser -- 8:45 || Biggest Faller -- 12:15 || Additional Risers -- 15:00 || New Big Board (Part 1 - Top 24) -- 23:30 || New Big Board (Part 2 - 25-48) -- 47:00 || Start-Up Rankings Preview Tiers -- 57:15 || KTC Comparison -- 01:19:00 || Endnotes/What's Next -- 01:38:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#155) Pre-Combine WR Rankings, AFC West + NFC East, & NFL Combine Preview w/ Jeremiah's Big Board 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 104:21


    Today's episode features my Top 15 WRs (+8 Honorables) prior to the Combine, finishes the divisional review series with the AFCW & NFCE, and previews the combine by looking at prospects in DJ's top 50TIMELINE || WR Rankings (Top 5) -- 1:45 || WR Rankings (6-15) -- 8:15 || WR Rankings (Mentions & Recap) -- 27:30 || DIVISIONAL REVIEWS || Broncos -- 32:45 || Chiefs -- 39:00 || Raiders -- 45:30 || Chargers -- 52:00 || Cowboys -- 01:02:00 || Giants -- 01:08:45 || Eagles -- 01:14:45 || Commanders -- 01:21:15 || ENDNOTES || Combine Preview + DJ Top 50 2.0 -- 01:27:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#154) Pre-Combine Rookie QB Rankings, Reviewing the AFC & NFC South, & DJ Mock 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 119:36


    Today's episode of the show returns to the final pre-Combine positional Rankings & Divisional Review series covering 2026 QBs, AFC South, & the NFC South + Jeremiah 2nd Mock Changes.TIMELINE || 2026 QB Rankings -- 2:15 || Divisional Review -- 17:30 || Texans -- 18:15 || Colts -- 31:00 || Jaguars -- 46:00 || Titans -- 58:00 || Falcons -- 01:07:15 || Panthers -- 01:09:45 || Saints -- 01:27:45 || Bucs -- 01:39:45 || Endnotes -- 01:51:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#153) WAY-too-early 2027 Prospect Tier Discussion + Creating a 2026 Big Board w/ Dane Brugler's Top 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 138:05


    Jam-packed show today primarily featuring my detailed discussion of the best prospects remaining in CFB + starting the show making a Fantasy Big Board using Dane Brugler's Top 100 as Draft CapitalTIMELINE || Brugler Big Board Part 1 (1-11) -- 2:45 || BBB Part 2 (12-28) -- 13:15 || 2027 Breakdown -- 23:45 || Top 8 QBs -- 24:30 || QB Part 2 + Trinidad Chambliss -- 52:30 || Top RBs -- 59:30 || RB Part 2 -- 01:21:15 || Top 14 WRs -- 01:25:15 || WR Part 2 -- 1:56:30 || TEs -- 02:09:00 || Endnotes -- 02:12:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#152) Pre-Combine Rookie RB Rankings, Reviewing SB Divisions (AFC East & NFC West), & College TE Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 155:10


    A lot to cover on this extended edition of the podcast, I begin re-ranking my top 8 Rookie RBs, break down the two Divisions that competed this Sunday, & discuss College TE Production + Brugler's 100.TIMELINE || RB Rankings -- 3:00 || NFL Review -- 18:45 || Bills -- 19:15 || Dolphins -- 32:00 || Patriots -- 41:00 || Jets -- 01:03:45 || Cardinals -- 01:12:15 || Rams -- 01:26:15 || 49ers -- 01:32:45 || Seahawks -- 01:44:15 || TE Production -- 01:56:00 || Takeaways & 2026 TEs -- 02:14:30 || Endnotes (Chambliss & Brugler Big Board) -- 02:21:15 || NO TE Production Spreadsheets or Data this Week. Will be released on next week's shows. Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#151) 2-Round SF Rookie Mock, AFC+NFC North Review, & Malachi Fields + Ted Hurst Deeper Dives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 133:58


    On today's FFR, I kick things off by breaking down GAST WR Ted Hurst & ND WR Malachi Fields before getting into the Divisional Review Series + the Mock Draft Series Returns! TIMELINE || Ted Hurst -- 2:20 || Malachi Fields -- 15:15 || Division Review Series -- 30:15 || Ravens -- 32:00 || Bengals -- 42:00 || Browns -- 48:00 || Steelers -- 58:45 || Bears -- 01:03:15 || Lions -- 01:17:30 || Packers -- 01:27:00 || Vikings -- 1:43:15 ||Off-Season Mock Draft -- 1:54:30 || Endnotes + Chambliss -- 2:07:45 || Hurst -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ll3qWS_k1UFields -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppx1jCLinfk Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#150) Carson Beck, Omar Cooper Jr., & Adam Randall Deeper Dives + Senior Bowl Best Performances & Jeremiah's Top 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 73:19


    Today's episode of the podcast primarily features breakdowns of Carson Beck, Omar Cooper Jr., & Adam Randall. The endnotes today discuss the Senior Bowl & Daniel Jeremiah's 1st Big Board.TIMELINE || Carson Beck -- 2:20 || Omar Cooper Jr. -- 23:00 || Adam Randall -- 40:50 || Endnotes Part 1 (Jeremiah Top 50) -- 54:30 || Endnotes Part 2 (Senior Bowl) -- 1:03:30Beck -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZeSs6VdciMCooper Jr. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSW7miDFhDARandall -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvUDkg1uPPg Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#149) Fernando Mendoza, Elijah Sarratt & Mike Washington Jr. Deeper Dives + Reactions to Jeremiah Mock 1.0 & Senior Bowl Measurements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 84:09


    Today's episode primarily features Deeper Dives on Indiana Hoosiers Fernando Mendoza & Elijah Sarratt + Discuss DJ's 1st Mock & Early Senior Bowl Measurements. TIMELINE || Fernando Mendoza -- 2:05 || Elijah Sarratt -- 29:00 || Mike Washington Jr. -- 43:45 || Endnotes Part 1 (Jeremiah Mock 1.0) -- 55:15 || Endnotes Part 2 (Senior Bowl) -- 64:30 || Mendoza -- https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=Lp6c7GdYfCMSarratt -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyjRfKQKqGgWashington Jr. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LWg0eGRHAw Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#148) Kenyon Sadiq & more TE Deeper Dives w/ Trigg, Joly, & Koziol + Mendoza & Indiana Complete Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 97:13


    Today's episode of the podcast mainly focuses on FOUR Deeper Dives at the TE position headlined by Kenyon Sadiq. + Discussion on the National Title, Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah, & the show.TIMELINE: Kenyon Sadiq -- 2:30 || Justin Joly -- 27:00 || Michael Trigg -- 35:30 || Tanner Koziol -- 48:30 || National Title -- 01:00:45 || Long Endnotes Part 1 (Rashee Rice) -- 01:14:00 || Part 2 (Chambliss, Mensah, Portal) -- 01:18:00 || Part 3 (Mock Drafts in January) -- 1:27:00 || Part 4 (Paid Discussion) -- 01:30:15Sadiq -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM_ospQj5HoJoly -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cal3ktk6Fpg Trigg --  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUSlipSakhcKoziol -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0aMXYksxsI Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#147) Carnell Tate, Max Klare, & Eric McAlister Deeper Dives + Redraft Rankings Review (WR/TE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 82:57


    Back to the Deeper Dive series for the Podcast, with the first episode this week covering Ohio State players Carnell Tate & Max Klare as well as TCU WR Eric McAlister.TIMELINE || Carnell Tate -- 1:45 || Max Klare -- 22:30 || Eric McAlister Jr. -- 34:00 || Redraft Rankings Review (WR) -- 47:15 || Redraft Rankings Review (TE) -- 01:11:15 || Endnotes / What's Next -- 01:16:45Tate -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3P3EFji9KUKlare -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnX1PlP-H7sMcAlister -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIpqpJiu1FQ Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#146) Top 50 BIG BOARD 2026 + Reactions to Dante Moore's Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 78:29


    With Sadiq declaring & Moore returning, the 2026 class is nearly set for the long haul, so it is time to rank the class 1-to-50+. Additionally, I will obviously discuss that Dante Moore decision. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || BIG BOARD BEGINS -- 2:00 || Tier 1 Part 1 (#1) -- 2:15 || Tier 1 Part 2 (#2-#5) -- 5:30 || Tier 1 Part 3 (#6-#7) -- 12:30 || Tier 2 Part 1 (#8-11) -- 16:15 || Tier 2 Part 2 (#12-17) -- 26:00 || Tier 2 Part 3 (#18-#23) -- 34:30 || Tier 3 Part 1 (#24-#34) -- 43:30 || Tier 3 Part 2 (#35-53) -- 49:00 || Dante Moore Decision -- 56:30 || Endnotes & 2025 Big Board Review -- 01:07:00 || National Championship Preview -- 01:11:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#145) Zachariah Branch, Ty Simpson, Skyler Bell Deeper Dives & Why I would tell Dante Moore to head back to Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 106:11


    Jampacked episode today with Deeper Dives for Z Branch, T Simpson, & S Bell. Additionally, a brief review of the QB/RB positions in Redraft & an update on Moore & Sadiq. TIMELINE || Intro + Declaration Notes -- 0:00 || Zachariah Branch -- 5:55 || Skyler Bell -- 25:45 || Ty Simpson -- 41:45 || QB -- 01:09:15 || RB -- 01:18:15 || Endnotes + the Dante Moore Decision -- 1:31:00 Branch -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akYKuxUIm4UBell -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1i9JfSAmHMSimpson -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_20-ksfxTo Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#144) Germie Bernard, Chris Brazzell II, & Eli Stowers Deeper Dives + Playoff Underclassmen ('27/'28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 78:44


    Today's episode of the podcast features Deeper Dives into Germie Bernard, Chris Brazzell II, and Eli Stowers. Plus, which '27/'28 prospects have finished their seasons after the College Playoff?TIMELINE || Intro+Declarations -- 0:00 || Germie Bernard -- 4:30 || Chris Brazzell II -- 19:00 || Eli Stowers -- 36:30 || Underclassmen from Playoff Teams -- 51:30 || Final Declare Notes + What's Next -- 69:45Bernard -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHmQdDTRTmwBrazzell -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFXFQyNj-ScStowers -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlDp7IBOluw Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#143) Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Garrett Nussmeier Deeper Dives + Previewing a massive CFP Semifinal between potential QB1s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 65:55


    Today's Deeper Dive episode features Deeper Dives on Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, & Garrett Nussmeier. Additionally, Fernando Mendoza & Dante Moore square off soon and that match-up is previewed.TIMELINE || Nicholas Singleton -- 2:00 || Kaytron Allen -- 19:15 || Garrett Nussmeier -- 34:45 || CFP Semifinals -- 50:30 || End -- 62:45 || Singleton & Allen -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iixgsUz19YA Nussmeier -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18TAqJgDiIE Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#142) K.C. Concepcion, Antonio Williams, & Cade Klubnik Deeper Dives, Scouting Reports, & CFP Quarterfinal Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 68:20


    Today's episode features three new Deeper Dives on K.C. Concepcion, Antonio Williams, & Cade Klubnik alongside previews for the four Quarterfinal match-ups in the College Football Playoffs.Timeline || K.C. Concepcion -- 1:30 || Antonio Williams -- 20:00 || Cade Klubnik -- 35:00 || Endnotes -- 50:45 || Miami/OSU -- 51:30 || Oregon/TTU -- 55:15 || Alabama/Indiana -- 60:00 || Ole Miss/Georgia -- 64:30 || Concepcion -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JjdblLQJVMWilliams -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjVacEVM-9Q Klubnik -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgEO9-d02fE Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#141) Makai Lemon, Jadarian Price, & Ja'Kobi Lane Deeper Dives, Profiles, and Grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 61:36


    Today's show breaks down the three latest Deeper Dives from the podcast on Jadarian Price, Makai Lemon, and Ja'Kobi Lane. More on the CFB Playoff on the next episode! TIMELINE || Jadarian Price -- 1:15 || Makai Lemon -- 22:15 || Ja'Kobi Lane -- 38:15 || Endnotes -- 54:45 Price - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eh0t1yyLc0Lemon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPRWtbcLOUELane - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbRwriQPPFE Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#140) Jeremiyah Love, Chris Bell, & Eli Raridon Deeper Dives + CFB Playoff Round 1 Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 57:45


    Today's FFR goes into Deeper Dives for Chris Bell, Jeremiyah Love, & Eli Raridon before discussing Round 1 of the upcoming CFB Playoff + discusses the NFLSE WR Rankings.TIMELINE || Chris Bell -- 1:30 || Jeremiyah Love -- 14:45 || Eli Raridon -- 25:30 || Previews -- 35:00 || Bama/Oklahoma -- 37:30 || Miami/A&M -- 41:15 || Blowouts -- 45:30 || Endnotes + NFLSE WR Ranks -- 50:45Bell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCy02ClT5dsLove - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpHIxHJxz1QRaridon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEAk7FI_ARU Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#139) Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, & Jordyn Tyson Prospect Profiles and Deeper Dives

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 67:56


    Today's episode of the FFR podcast is entirely focused on breaking down prospect profiles for Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, & Jordyn Tyson, three of the biggest names in the 2026 NFL Draft.TIMELINE || Jonah Coleman -- 2:45 || Denzel Boston -- 21:30 || Jordyn Tyson -- 41:45 || Endnote + Recent Declaration News -- 65:30Coleman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vJm7pg24SYBoston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkBgpQQZ784Tyson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Ta0EbR_Pg Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#138) HeisMendoza is the clear favorite for the #1 Pick & DEEPER DIVES return with Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 97:54


    Today's episode of the podcast features my Conference Championship reactions including with Mendoza Rising & Simpson Falling, covers the best prospects in the CFP, & Dives Deep on Emmett JohnsonTIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || HeisMendoza -- 3:15 || +IU/OSU -- 16:15 || Simpson Stumbles -- 20:00 || +UGA/ALA -- 26:00 || RBs + North Texas Young Guns Draw Blanks -- 27:45 ||DEEPER DIVE SERIES BEGINS -- 34:00 || Emmett Johnson -- 53:15 ||CFB Playoff Players -- 66:45 || QBs -- 67:30 || RBs -- 71:15 || WRs -- 76:30 || TEs -- 81:30 ||Endnotes + NFL SE Mock + What's Next -- 84:00 ||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC1IPkDi8-c Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#137) Comparing 2026 v 2027 Sophomore Production + Conference Championship Weekend Preview & Playoff Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 74:19


    Today's episode of FFR compares Regular Season statistics between 2024 Sophomores (eligible in 2026) and 2025 Sophomores (eligible in 2027) + A preview and breakdown of the CFB Playoff Picture. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Sophomore Production -- 2:45 || RBs -- 5:45 || WRs -- 10:45 || CFB Playoffs -- 23:45 || Playoff Sympathy (I have none) -- 37:15 || Friday -- 42:30 || Georgia/Alabama -- 46:45 || Ohio State/Indiana -- 52:30 || Big 12 + ACC -- 58:15 || Endnotes + Dane Brugler Mock Draft -- 65:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#136) FINAL 2026 3-Round Mock Drafts + Emmett Johnson's continued Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 127:59


    It's time for the final Risers, Fallers, and Weekly Mock Draft for the 2025 CFB Season. The Regular Season came to a close, and this series will also finish with a pair of 3-Round Mock Drafts. TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Risers -- 2:45 || Emmett Johnson -- 3:00 || Keshaun Singleton -- 7:15 || Future Risers QB -- 14:45 || Future Risers RB -- 18:00 || Future Risers WR -- 26:30 || 2026 QB Notes -- 31:15 || Arch Manning -- 31:30 || Dante Moore / Ty Simpson / John Mateer -- 34:30 / 38:00 / 43:15 || LaNorris Sellers -- 44:30 || 2027 RBs -- 48:00 || K.J. Duff + Malachi Toney -- 55:30 || Additional Risers -- 60:00 || Future Notes -- 68:00 || 3-Round SF Mock Draft -- 81:45 || Round 1 -- 83:00 || Round 2 -- 94:45 || Round 3 -- 104:15 || Mock Recap -- 115:30 || 1QB Changes -- 117:45 || Endnotes / What's Next -- 120:45 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#135) Recapping Every 2026 Rookie Mock + RIVALRY WEEK in College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 95:58


    This early Wed edition of the FFR podcast looks over every 2026 Rookie Mock from the 2025 Season going player-by-player and giving an overview of how things have changed this season. + Game Previews.TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Mock Review -- 1:45 || Week 1 Players -- 2:15 || Week 2+ Players -- 13:45 || Weekly Previews -- 32:15 || Friday Game of the Week -- 33:30 || Friday -- 39:15 || Top Saturday Games -- 46:00 || (3:30) -- 57:15 || (7:30) -- 66:30 || Tier 2 Games -- 74:30 || Tier 3 Games -- 85:00 || Endnotes -- 93:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#134) Dante Moore soars back into the QB1 conversation & major RB movers in updated 2-RD SF Mock w/ one week to go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 106:41


    Today's early Monday edition of the FFR Podcast looks over the Risers including key players from Oregon, Fallers, and updates my 2-RD SF Mock Draft. Next episode out Wednesday recapping every '26 mock.TIMELINE || Intro & Show Notes -- 0:00 || Risers -- 3:30 || Riser of the Week: Dante Moore -- 3:45 || L.J. Martin -- 15:15 || Kenyon Sadiq -- 20:30 || Faller of the Week: Jonah Coleman -- 29:00 || Future Risers: Freshmen -- 37:45 || Friday Night Notes -- 48:45 || 2026 QB Notes -- 56:30 || Injury Updates -- 70:15 || Additional Risers -- 75:00 || Future Notes -- 80:00 || Mock Draft -- 85:00 || Round 1 -- 86:15 || Round 2 -- 92:00 || Recap -- 103:15 || Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#133) Everything to know (for Fantasy) about the 2025 CFB Playoffs w/ Two Weeks Left + Week 13 CFB Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 88:52


    Today's FFR podcast covers some brief NFL Leaderboards for statistics like Yards per Route Run and Missed Tackles Forced, looks at Week 13 in CFB, and covers the CFB Postseason for Fantasy.TIMELINE || NFL Notes -- 1:30 || WRs -- 2:30 || RBs -- 9:00 || NFL Notes PSA -- 13:00 || Postseason Overview -- 16:30 || Teams -- 17:30 || Conferences -- 39:30 || Seeds -- 49:00 || Week 13 Preview -- 55:30 || Friday Night -- 56:45 || Game of the Week -- 60:15 || Other Top Games -- 64:00 || Other Games -- 69:15 || Endnotes -- 81:30 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#132) Concepcion Rises in historic Comeback, Simpson Stumbles, & a QB in the Weekly 1-QB 2-RD Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 135:36


    Back to the standard Risers & Fallers format as this week discusses Week 12 Riser Of the Week, K.C. Concepcion, as well as discusses the fallout from Alabama's loss to Oklahoma. + a 2-Round 1QB Mock.TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Riser of the Week -- 1:45 || QB Risers -- 11:00 || Faller of the Week -- 19:00 || WR Faller -- 36:15 || Future Risers of the Week -- 43:15 || Oregon Notes -- 55:15 || Sellers Collapse -- 64:00 || Injuries -- 74:30 || Additional Risers/Notes (2026) -- 79:45 || Additional Risers/Fallers (Futures) -- 87:30 ||MOCK Draft Begins -- 95:30 || Round 2 -- 99:45 || Recap: 106:15 ||Endnotes (Sellers & the Singletons) -- 108:15 || Scouting Rant/Ramble -- 115:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#131) Is Kenyon Sadiq too High & other thoughts on recent Brugler Board/NFLSE Mock + Week 12 CFB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 57:06


    Today's show discussed Dane Brugler's Big Board, NFL Stock Exchange's recent Mock, and previews the upcoming Week 12 in College FootballTIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Stock Exchange + Big Board -- 1:55 || Friday Night Lights -- 20:00 || Big Games -- 28:00 || Other Games -- 41:15 || Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

    (#130) Is Ty Simpson a Top 5 pick THIS Year, valuing 2026 Draft Picks + Risers, Fallers, and a 2-Round SF Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 109:02


    Today's show takes on a bit of a different order as I begin by breaking down the 3 major QB games this weekend between Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza, and Dante Moore. + Risers, Fallers, and a 2-Rd Mock.TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Injuries Week 11 -- 3:30 || QB Breakdowns: Ty Simpson -- 12:45 || QB Breakdowns: Fernando Mendoza -- 30:15 || QB Breakdowns: Dante Moore -- 39:00 || 2026 Risers -- 47:30 || 2026 Fallers -- 55:45 || Future Risers -- 59:15 || Mock Draft Begins -- 68:30 || Mock Draft Rd 2 -- 79:00 || Mock Draft Recap - 95:00 || Final Thoughts: 2022 and 2026 Draft Class Comparison -- 97:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

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