The Late-Round Podcast

Jeff Bell of Footballguys drops by to talk about rookie draft strategy, some of his favorite targets and avoids in those drafts, veterans who now find themselves atop their backfield depth charts, and so much more.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

JJ takes a look at the top end of his post-draft rookie rankings, explaining where he sees tier drops in drafts this year. There's one player in his fifth tier that may surprise you.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

JJ brings back an episode from last year, where he analyzes the importance of not reaching for quarterbacks who lack mobility in fantasy football.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

The NFL Draft is one of the rare events of the year where we get to witness every team make some sort of decision. And we can use that to our advantage in fantasy football. On Episode 988, JJ digs into some of the more interesting front-office moments of the draft that can help us in our rookie drafts.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

With this being such a strong running back class, should we expect teams to wait on the position in the draft? Which players will be rising and falling in post-draft rookie drafts? Is Dallas actually an ideal landing spot for a running back? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

The NFL Draft begins this week, so JJ is bringing you his thoughts on how Round 1 of fantasy football rookie drafts should go before things start. On Episode 986, you'll hear nuggets of information about TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Hunter, Luther Burden, and more.

Matt Kelley, the owner of PlayerProfiler and FastDraft, sits down with JJ for a marathon pre-draft Late-Round Perspectives episode. The two talk about Kelley's history in the fantasy football space, how the running back class will shape fantasy football, rookie draft strategy, wide receiver prospects, and so much more.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

The Late-Round Podcast has covered this year's quarterback and running back classes over the last couple of weeks, and now it's time to take a look at the wide receivers. JJ is joined by Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon to discuss everything you need to know about this year's solid group.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the impact other analysts have on his evaluation process, why Ashton Jeanty's lack of testing isn't problematic, how to properly utilize player comps, and more.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

This year's NFL Draft running back class is looking really, really good. On Episode 983, JJ sits down and talks to FastDraft's Jagger May all about it. Is Omarion Hampton the clear-cut RB2? Does one of the Ohio State backs stand out? You'll get those answers -- and more -- in the episode.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

Matt Waldman is the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, and he's been a Footballguys senior staff writer for over 15 years. He joins Late-Round Perspectives -- for a second time -- to dig deep into this 2025 rookie class. You'll hear takes on Quinshon Judkins, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden, Waldman's favorite sleepers, and so much more.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

JJ sits down with FanDuel's Jim Sannes to preview this year's quarterback class. Is Cam Ward the obvious QB1? Should Shedeur Sanders go in the top-five? Which quarterback does Sannes' model adore? You get those answers -- and more -- on Episode 982.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

This week's mailbag episode is filled with rookie talk. JJ first explains his thoughts on third- and fourth-round rookie picks after sharing the truth about Day 3 picks earlier in the week. You'll then hear answers about this year's running back class, JJ's favorite late-round rookie picks, and more.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

It's easy to get excited about your favorite NFL Draft sleeper, but if he's not backed by much draft capital, should you be concerned? On Episode 980, JJ looks into this, as he dives into some interesting numbers about Day 3 draft picks.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom joins the show to talk all things NFL Draft. Thor discusses his evaluation process, his thoughts on the NFL Combine, this running back class, Matthew Golden's profile, and so much more.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

The NFL's free agency period began last week, and there are a ton of players on new teams. JJ talks about a ton of those guys -- Najee Harris, Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp, and more -- on Episode 979.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

Najee Harris is now a Charger, leaving Jaylen Warren a potentially bigger workload in Pittsburgh. Who should we prefer in fantasy football? Is Quinshon Judkins' doomed due to his lack of receiving profile? If this running back class is so strong, why are rookie rankings placing so many wide receivers above running backs? JJ talks about those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

Mock drafts are usually looked at as just entertainment, but what if they could help you out in fantasy football? What if the data was actually predictive? JJ takes a look at that topic on Episode 977.   Order the Late-Round Prospect Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

Kyle Borgognoni of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show to talk about his evaluation process, the NFL Combine, underrated running back prospects, Matthew Golden's production profile, and so much more.    Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps on LateRound.com.

The NFL Combine happened over the weekend, and we got some information about the fantasy-relevant players who participated. What did JJ learn, and who stood out as winners and losers for fantasy football puroposes? That's discussed on Episode 976.   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

Travis Hunter's projected workload in the NFL is a big question mark, so how is JJ viewing him right now for fantasy purposes? Is Rome Odunze toast after a poorer rookie campaign? What about Quentin Johnston? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag epiosde.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

The 2025 NFL Draft wide receiver class doesn't look as strong as the 2024 one, but there are still some good players in it. JJ analyzes the class, looking to see if any of the wide receivers who were invited to this year's NFL Combine have collegiate production profiles that are similar to fantasy football studs.    Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

Ryan Heath of Fantasy Points joins JJ to talk about his data-heavy approach in fantasy football, a key tip to spotting late-round quarterbacks, why draft capital is so important, and so much more.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

The 2025 NFL Draft running back class looks good. Really good. On Episode 973, JJ analyzes the 31 backs who were invited to the NFL Combine to see if any of them have production profiles similar to fantasy football studs.    Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

Is there any hope for Ja'Lynn Polk? Are people making the same mistake with Christian McCaffrey this year as they did with Saquon Barkley last year? Could Trey Benson be this year's Chase Brown? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

JJ talks through a number of different players you could consider trading away in your dynasty leagues this offseason.     Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

Dynasty League Football's Ryan McDowell sits down with JJ to talk about how to gain an edge in your dynasty leagues, mistakes dynasty managers make, last year's rookie quarterbacks, some buy candidates, and so much more.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

JJ talks through a number of different players you could consider trading for in your dynasty leagues this offseason.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

Should we be targeting rookie tight ends in our fantasy football drafts? Are there any good buys from last year's running back class? Is Terry McLaurin a dynasty sell? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.     Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

Last week, JJ talked through some of his biggest misses of the fantasy football season, seeing where he might be able to improve on his process moving forward. On Episode 968, he takes a similar approach, except it's with his top hits of the year.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

With the fantasy football season over, JJ digs into some of the biggest mistakes he made in order to improve on his process in 2025 and beyond.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.

The running back position seemed to be better in fantasy football this past season. Was it? And, if it was, what does it mean for 2025 and beyond? JJ examines that topic on Episode 966.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Preorder the Late-Round Prospect Guide before the price jumps in early March on LateRound.com.    

JJ and Rich are back to break down the 2024 best ball season. How did JJ's Best Ball Mania teams perform? What kind of learnings will he -- and hopefully others -- take into 2025? You get that and more in the Season 1 finale of Becoming a Best Ball Bro.    Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

JJ goes over the upcoming podcast schedule and what to expect from a content perspective over the next handful of months.

Are there any good streaming quarterbacks for championship week? Who should you target out of the Cardinals backfield? Can you trust an Indianapolis wideout? JJ gets to those questions -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions episode.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus joins the show to talk about PFF's processes, a way he finds an edge in fantasy football, Deebo Samuel's season, and so much more.     Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

What happened with Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. this season? Which veteran wideouts may be undervalued as we head into the offseason? How can you overcome being a big underdog in the playoffs? JJ talks about those things -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

JJ talks about quarterback streamers, tight end streamers, some solid running back options, and more on this week's sleepers episode.     Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

JJ talks about Malik Nabers, team-level regressioon, Davante Adams, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode.     Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

JJ talks about Tyjae Spears, Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports and Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk about her experience in television, the fantasy football space, various backfields across the league, and so much more.      Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff

Should we be drafting running backs on teams with mobile quarterbacks? What's up with Jayden Reed? Is Sincere McCormick for real? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for free rest-of-season rankings and a first-time deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff