Premier NFL Draft Podcast

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It happens every cycle. Evaluators gravitate to signal-callers with the raw traits to be game-changing players at the NFL level. It's true – quarterbacks need high-level talent to be starters in the professional realm. But there are also many more components vital to successful quarterback play. As an evaluator, how does one go about balancing the physical and mental traits? PFN Draft analysts Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss this, as well as the latest discourse about the 2023 OT class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's never too early to conduct a mock draft. That's why PFN recently released a 2-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft, projecting selections for 64 college football players. In the latest episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft podcast, NFL Draft Analysts Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss the mock draft, point out their favorite player-team fits, and ponder how many quarterbacks might hear their name called in Round 1 next April. -- NFL Draft podcast for June 14th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year's cornerback class was one for the ages. Derek Stingley Jr., Ahmad Gardner, Kaiir Elam, Trent McDuffie, and Andrew Booth all received stellar film grades from scouts, and four of the five went in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Booth might have joined them, had it not been for medical red flags. Does the 2023 NFL Draft CB group have a chance to match its predecessor? Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss, and also share takeaways from their reviews of the Big Ten and SEC teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft was essentially a team event for Georgia. The Bulldogs had five players selected in the first round and a whopping 15 players selected overall. We might not see a team dominate to quite that degree in 2023 or even beyond. But who might have the best chance? Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss the early favorites and also give scouting report updates for the 2023 cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The initial Top 50 2023 NFL Draft big board has been set at PFN. It's still very early, and plenty will change between now and next April. But we can already start to talk about the class, and what it looks like in its current form. Who are the top prospects? Where are the tightly-contested position battles? Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings are here to explore those prompts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft was an interesting class all around, but even more so at positions like quarterback and tight end. The first tight end was barely selected in Round 2, and only one quarterback was selected within the first 32 picks. The overall ceiling of the QB and TE classes appeared lower in 2022. Could that change in 2023? Ian Cummings and Oli Hodgkinson discuss the top players at those positions in the coming cycle – among them C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Michael Mayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Draft cycle is an annual crescendo. From present-day May to the following spring, the buzz builds and builds, and reaches its peak with the NFL Draft in late April. Then, after the draft, it all resets to zero, and a new NFL Draft class slides into focus. That's where we're at now, with the 2023 NFL Draft. At the very start of the next cycle, PFN Draft analysts Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings preview what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Externally, there's an endless stream of information to manage as an NFL Draft evaluator. You take notes on tape, consolidate it into written form, compile grades, project scheme fits, and more. In the middle of the busy months, there isn't always time to sit back and introspect. But now, with the 2022 NFL Draft far behind us, Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings take the time to look back, see how they grew as evaluators, and identify ways they can improve in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As quickly as it came, the 2022 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. But there's still plenty to discuss, regarding how the draft played out. Which teams came out on top with their draft hauls? Which late-round picks have a chance to make an impact early? And which UDFA prospects could surprise in September? Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings look to answer these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of mounting anticipation, the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft came and went -- and it didn't disappoint. Trades upon trades, veterans on the move, quarterback drama, value deals -- this first round had it all. And now, with the smoke still settling, PFN Draft Analysts Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings are here to break down some of the top takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft is here, and with it comes lots of questions. Which quarterback will go off the board first? When will they be selected? Who goes first -- Travon Walker or Aidan Hutchinson? And how does it impact the rest of the draft? Who might trade up for a prospect? There are so many potential scenarios. And one last time ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings are here to break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft quarterback class has been the subject of both ire and intrigue in recent months. The class very clearly lacks a prospect like Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields. But there is still talent to mold, even if each talent comes with very real flaws. In such an uncertain class, who is QB1? Who comes after them? In the latest episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast, Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings give their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft defensive line class is a gold mine for discussion topics, and it starts at the top. Are Aidan Hutchinson and Travon Walker worth the No. 1 overall pick? Which edge rushers might challenge them for the crown in a couple years? And on the interior, where does Jordan Davis rank? What about Travis Jones? Which prospects deserve early-round hype? In the latest episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast, Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings answer these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For much of the 2022 NFL Draft cycle, there's been a group of three running backs at the top of the class -- Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, and Isaiah Spiller. With offseason events and testing now concluded, who rests at the top of the podium at the running back position? Is Hall the top back, or do Walker and Spiller have legitimate claims to the crown? Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss, and also go over other RB options later on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know Evan Neal, Ikem Ekwonu, and Charles Cross are the top offensive tackles in the 2022 NFL Draft. But who's behind them, and which sleepers might command attention in the middle rounds? In the latest episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast, Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings break down their orders for the top three, and discuss other prospects as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's widely believed that Devin Lloyd and Nakobe Dean are the best linebackers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Is there anyone else that might challenge for that title? Do the likes of Chad Muma, Leo Chenal, Quay Walker, and Troy Andersen have something to say in that conversation? In the latest episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast, Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss this topic in-depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft's wide receiver class might not have a Ja'Marr Chase or Jaylen Waddle, but it's still a very strong class with phenomenal depth. PFN Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings spent the latest episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast going over their personal top five lists, as well as providing sleeper candidates in the middle rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much has been made of Kyle Hamilton's offseason performance and his disappointing numbers. Should we move him down the board, or should we keep him in the top safety spot anyway? There's a chance the answer is neither. Hamilton's testing doesn't change the tape, but Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings are here to explore if prospects like Lewis Cine and Daxton Hill are worthy challengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PFN's Tony Pauline recently reported that Ahmad Gardner is likely to be the only cornerback selected within the top ten picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. With that in mind, PFN Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings decided to examine their personal CB rankings, and determine whether or not Ahmad Gardner is worthy of being CB1. Do players like Andrew Booth, Derek Stingley, and Kaiir Elam have anything to say about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's an infinite amount of information that comes out during the NFL draft process, and almost as much freedom in how one evaluates that information. Quantifying and presenting NFL draft analysis is very much an inexact science. But that's what makes the on-the-ground experience all the more important during draft season. In this episode of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast, Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings discuss NFL draft philosophy, and how it varies from person to person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pro day circuit is a valuable opportunity for NFL Draft prospects to put up strong athletic numbers and tantalize NFL scouting departments. The numbers don't mean everything, but for prospects on the fringe, it can truly be the difference. With that in mind, which 2022 NFL Draft prospects have stood out through the current pro day cycle? Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings take a look at the numbers and make their picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many teams have less needs now, after the first wave of free agency. But there are still holes to fill in the NFL Draft. Are there any perfect team-prospect matches out there? What can Garrett Wilson do for the Commanders, or Jordan Davis for the Ravens? Those are just a couple questions that PFN Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings explore, on top of David Ojabo's injury implications, and additional film observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even after the first wave of free agency, the outlook for the 2022 NFL Draft has already changed quite a bit. To demonstrate this, PFN NFL Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings conducted a full first-round NFL Mock Draft, alternating picks. Do the Jaguars pick Aidan Hutchinson now that their offensive line has improved? Who do the Titans get to replace Julio Jones? These are just a couple of questions that the mock draft aims to answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars splurged and signed several expected starters. Pittsburgh added a former first-round pick and starter at quarterback in Mitchell Trubisky. And the Chargers added the market's apex coverage defender in former Patriots CB J.C. Jackson. How do these early moves impact the outlook of the 2022 NFL Draft? PFN Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings give their thoughts on these moves, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders both made trades for quarterbacks earlier this week, acquiring Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz, respectively. How is the NFL Draft outlook impacted for each team involved? Plus, updates on some of the best early pro day performances from PFN NFL Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four days later, the 2022 NFL Combine is officially over. But the discussion surrounding the event is far from finished. Who took home the fastest 40-yard dash, and what does that event mean? Just how well did Jordan Davis and Travon Walker test? And what do we make of Kyle Hamilton's performance? Those are just a few questions that NFL Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings aim to answer in this edition of PFN's Premier NFL Draft Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 1 of the NFL Combine has passed, but the draft world is still buzzing. Wide receivers like Tyquan Thornton and Calvin Austin broke the stopwatch. Tight ends turned in impressive showings, and QBs like Malik Willis and Desmond Ridder took center stage. In Episode 3 of the PFN Premier NFL Draft Podcast, Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings break down the events of Day 1, and talk about the top performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Combine is here, and with it comes plenty of intrigue. Tune in as PFN NFL Draft analysts Oliver Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings cover a host of topics, among them the importance of the Combine, decisions to forgo the Combine from top prospects, and some of the top players to watch. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Daxton Hill, and Kyler Gordon lead the group, but that's just scratching the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the PFN Draft team works to complete the PFN Draft Guide, Ian and Oli talk about the process of scouting NFL Draft prospects. Which prospects stood out upon second watch-throughs? Which prospects disappointed? And who are some players who have heightened favor in the PFN Draft room? We look to answer those questions on this episode of the Premier NFL Draft Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Sam Howell and Malik Willis been the best two quarterbacks in Mobile so far? Which offensive/defensive linemen have stood out? PFN Draft Analyst Ian Cummings joins Cody Roark on PFN Daily to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senior Bowl is this weekend, and PFN Draft Analyst Oli Hodgkinson provides his top five prospects to watch in Saturday's game in Mobile, Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shrine Bowl is approaching for various collegiate prospects with NFL aspirations. PFN Draft Analyst Ian Cummings joins the show to preview some of the position groups that you need to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oli Hodgkinson and Cody Roark are here to break down the potential prospects that will be playing in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Which NFL Draft prospects should football fans keep an eye on this weekend in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Georgia Bulldogs found themselves victorious after a strong defensive effort against the Alabama Crimson Tide. What won or lost the national championship? Will Jameson Williams' injury impact his NFL Draft stock? How many Georgia players will go in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft? Oli Hodgkinson and Ian Cummings join Cody Roark on Between The Hashes to discuss and recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the UCLA Bruins have a new head coach in 2022? Pro Football Network's Chief NFL Draft Analyst and Insider Tony Pauline joins Cody Roark to share the latest on what he's heard regarding UCLA's future. Plus, Tony provides some NFL Draft news on CFB players who have announced that they are staying in school for another season and sleepers to keep an eye on. Ian Cummings then enters the show to provide a preview of how Alabama and Georgia match up in the trenches. Lastly, Cam Mellor joins the final portion of the show to provide his preview of the national championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan Wolverines fell short of their bid for a National Championship berth by losing to the Georgia Bulldogs last week. Aidan Hutchinson -- one of the best edge rushers in the 2022 NFL Draft class -- turned in a disappointing performance against Georgia, but will it affect his draft stock? Alabama continued to roll against Cincinnati. What did Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder show in his biggest test? Cody Roark and PFN Draft analyst Ian Cummings discuss the CFB Playoffs and some of the best bowl game performances from this past week, while Ian offers his thoughts on the latest transfer portal news. Plus, the Senior Bowl roster has been revealed. Who are the prospects Ian says people need to pay attention to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Mellor and Ian Cummings talk NFL Draft news with Tony Pauline about several CFB prospects who may stay at school another season or declare for the NFL Draft. Cam and Ian then discuss some of the better coaching hires by various programs, preview the College Football Playoff, and discuss several NFL Draft prospects on Between the Hashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oli and Ian are here for you weekly episode of Between the Hashes. They discuss Garrett Wilson and if he's going to be the WR1 for this draft class. With tons of receivers entering the draft, Oli and Ian break down their top five and who their sleepers are. With players returning to school to play another year at the college level, we discuss who you should be looking out for in the 2023 NFL Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the college football season coming to a close, many players who are opting out of bowl games. The Between The Hashes crew break down all the bowl game opt-outs. They discuss the latest on quarterback transfers and which players are rising up boards that scouts are loving. Our crew breaks down some of the bowl games and the top prospects they like in each game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Cummings and Oli Hodgkinson are back to talk NFL Draft and college football. The University of Oregon found a quarterback looking for a new home as former Auburn QB Bo Nix transferred to Eugene. Will Nix take flight in yellow and green? Plus, the guys talk about some of this weekend's most prominent bowl games, and which players are still in the transfer portal that could have a big impact on any team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Between the Hashes crew is back and here for your latest updates on everything draft news. Tony gives you what he's hearing in regards to big names like Kaleb Eleby and Desmond Ridder. The crew breaks down the Senior Bowl quarterbacks and who they think can shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kenny Pickett QB1 in this year's upcoming 2022 NFL Draft? Will South Carolina be the right fit for former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler? Where might Bo Nix end up after putting his name in the transfer portal? Plus, which prospects should you keep an eye on this weekend across the various bowl games that will kick off? Ian Cummings and Oli Hodgkinson share their insight and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Cummings and Tony Pauline are back for another NFL draft podcast episode of Between The Hashes! Ian and Tony discuss the latest from the conference championship games. Tony gives you his news from some of the biggest names in college football and their draft declarations. With the season ending more and more players are declaring to start their futures in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back for another week of Between The Hashes. Tony and Cam recap Week 13 and how those games shift the College Football Playoff. Tony provides updates on which players are entering the draft and which ones remain on the fence. They discuss this weekend's conference championship games and how important they are for the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back for another episode of Between The Hashes! Tony and Cam recap Week 12 of the college football season. Tony gives insight on what he's hearing in regard to QBs in the draft and who might go where. They go over early entrants in the draft and just how early they might be selected. Finally, Tony and Cam break down the biggest rivalries in college football: The Game (OSU vs. Michigan) and The Iron Bowl (Alabama vs. Auburn). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back for another week of Between The Hashes! Tony and Cam break down Week 11 — what teams thrived and what players surprised them? Tony also provides some updates on underclassmen as the college season starts to wind down and what decisions could be made for the draft. Tony and Cam preview Week 12 matchups they are excited about and notable players on each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back for another episode of Between The Hashes! Tony and Cam share the latest news in regards to some notable players in this year's draft. They recap Week 10 of the season, and Tony gives you his thoughts on some of the nation's top offensive tackles. Tony and Cam also preview big games this week and how it may not be as much of a blowout as you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back for Between The Hashes! Tony and Cam cover everything from Week 9 recaps, including a lackluster game from Penn State vs. Ohio State. They discuss the first round of college football rankings and their thoughts on where teams sit. Tony and Cam give their latest in the draft news, which players are trending up, and if there are players who may stay one more season. Tony and Cam also preview Week 10 matchups and which ones they are looking forward to the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back for Week 9 of college football! Which stars are rising up draft boards, and who's starting to slip? Tony and Cam share how this could be a very interesting game for Matt Corral as he tries to solidify himself as QB1 against a tough Auburn defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pauline and Cam Mellor are back to discuss some of the latest rumors circulating around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and potential trade rumors with inside information from Tony. Which team may be willing to part ways with critical draft capital to acquire him? Plus, both discuss Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams and his fast rise, which has impacted the future of Spencer Rattler. Has Rattler played his last down for the Sooners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices