We’reeeee baaaaacckkkkk. Jon and I reunite to explain our mini-absence and to run through the second half of our sophomore check-in. We discuss the final 16 picks in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, discussing the outlook for each selection before the 2026 season and whether we are buying or selling each player’s stock.
Is Shemar Stewart already a bust? What is his potential for the future? How good can Grey Zabel become? Is Emeka Egbuka primed for a better year 2? Is 2026 the year Matthew Golden, Jahdae Barron and Josh Simmons break out?
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