NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Ollie Connolly to highlight standout prospects in the 2026 Draft and take a closer look at some of the most intriguing names to know. They start with a discussion of Fernando Mendoza, breaking down both the positives and negatives in his evaluation and explaining why he still ranks above Ty Simpson. DJ then shares his perspective on the concept of “shrinkage” and how it applies when scouting young quarterbacks.
The conversation then shifts to Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs, with a focus on their strengths and the impact they could make at the next level. Ollie also reveals his favorite Day Three prospect, followed by DJ’s pick for a top value name to watch later in the draft.
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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preface this edition of Move the Sticks with a conversation about reevaluating talent through the draft process, including how to scout through media noise. The Move the Sticks duo then discusses prospects that could come off of the board late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Keylan Rutledge, Jermod McCoy, SDSU DB Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez and more!
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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss draft prospects that are expected to fall into the second round or later in the 2026 NFL Draft. From cornerbacks to offensive linemen, the Move the Sticks duo offers a rationale for multiple diamond-in-the-rough prospects, including:
Cornerbacks Chris Johnson, Keionte Scott and D’Angelo Ponds.
Safeties Treydan Stukes, AJ Haulcy and Bud Clark.
Defensive tackles Chris McClellan, Gracen Halton and Domonique Orange.
Edge rushers Gabe Jacas, Max Llewellyn and Joshua Josephs.
Linebackers Jack Golday, Kyle Louis and Justin Jefferson.
Wide receivers Ted Hurst, Chris Bell and Malachi Fields.
Tight ends Eli Stowers, Max Klare and Marlin Klein.
Running backs Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr. and Demond Claiborne.
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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks breakdown Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders and what it means for the rest of the league. They also analyze whether the Arizona Cardinals are targeting Ty Simpson and review key Pro Day performances from Fernando Mendoza and other Indiana prospects.
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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal break down the teams holding multiple first round picks in the upcoming draft and what it means for their future roster building. They talk about the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys. Then they wrap things up with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have serious draft capital and a surprising amount of flexibility heading into draft season.
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