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Athlon Sports is proud to present the only NFL Draft podcast you'll ever need. Hosted by NFL expert Luke Easterling.
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August 29, 2025 • 46 mins
Ever year, football fans expect the big-name rookies who were drafted in the first round to find their way into the starting lineup quickly, there's always a handful of first-year players from the later rounds who are able to make an instant splash and earn starting jobs. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL analyst Doug Farrar returns to the show to highlight his picks for the rookies who could surprise this season by pushing...
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August 21, 2025 • 42 mins
The SEC is always loaded with top talent, and this year is no exception. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Cole Thompson from SEC Unfiltered to break down which teams in the conference have the most NFL prospects eligible for the 2026 class, who could emerge as the SEC's top QB prospect in 2026 if Arch Manning goes back to Texas for another season, and which sleepers are flying un...
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August 14, 2025 • 38 mins
The Carolina Panthers are heading into Year 3 of the Bryce Young experience, but do they even know what exactly they have in the former No. 1 overall pick, and can they finally compete in the NFC South? Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to break down realistic expectations for Young this season, how their top-10 pick from this year's draft could help Young reach his ceil...
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August 8, 2025 • 38 mins
The San Francisco 49ers have gotten oh-so-close to the top of the football mountain multiple times under Kyle Shanahan, but have come up empty. Injuries hit them hard last year, keeping them out of the postseason entirely, and an offseason exodus of key players will make it even harder for them to scale the mountain again. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with 49ers analyst Kyle Mads...
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July 31, 2025 • 32 mins
The Green Bay Packers have won a ton of regular-season games under head coach Matt LaFleur, but they've managed just one playoff victory over the past four seasons. They've got a promising roster, but the NFC North promises to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL in 2025. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by CheeseheadTV's Aaron Nagler to breakdown how this current Packers team has...
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July 23, 2025 • 32 mins
We all know that quarterback is the most important position in football, and there's more pressure than ever on the young passers coming into the league every year via the draft. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to talk about how young quarterbacks can transcend the variables around them, which traits are vital for their success and development at the next lev...
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July 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Not every NFL team is lucky enough to have a superstar franchise quarterback, but there are a couple of fan bases who would be thrilled for a signal-caller who's anything north of average. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL draft expert Luke Easterling is joined once again by Doug Farrar, who returns to the show to evaluate which team has the worst QB room heading into the 2025 season, and why those teams might have any glim...
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June 24, 2025 • 55 mins
The Houston Texans have many of the key building blocks it takes to build a consistent contender in the NFL, but can they finally take that next step in 2025? Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling is joined by Stephanie Stradley of the Houston Chronicle to talk about C.J. Stroud's progression and his vast array of weapons, some questionable offensive line decisions this offseason, and how Houston has built one of the league's best defense...
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June 18, 2025 • 42 mins
It's never too early to look ahead to the next NFL Draft, and next year's class is loaded with top prospects who should put on a show this college football season before making the leap to the pros. Doug Farrar returns to the show to join Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest names in the 2026 class, including a high-upside group of QBs, another loaded crop of defensive lineman and ...
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June 10, 2025 • 38 mins
The 2024 NFL Draft featured an elite class of wide receivers that was dubbed by many as the best in modern draft history, but did it live up to the hype in Year 1, and what does it have in store for 2025 and beyond? Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports to break down which pass-catchers shined as rookies last season, who should make a big leap in Year 2, and what to expect from the grou...
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June 4, 2025 • 46 mins
As the 2025 NFL offseason turns into a look ahead to training camp and the upcoming season, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Greg Auman of Fox Sports to break down the curious case of the NFC South. After four straight years of the same team at the top, is this the year the division crowns a new champion? How are these four teams positioned for a better 2025 following an offseason full of compelling moves? ...
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June 4, 2025 • 40 mins
Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, it's time to look at how the results impact fantasy managers in dynasty leagues. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom to break down this year's rookie class from a dynasty perspective, looking for sleepers and value picks, breaking down this year's curious QB class, and how to project this year's blue-chip TE prospects. As always, Luke also ...
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May 21, 2025 • 37 mins
You could make a strong case that the NFC North will be the most hotly contested division in the NFL in 2025, and all four teams could have a legit shot at the title. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports to break down the top storylines for every team in the division coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, and how their biggest offseason changes could impact the chances of each team hanging ...
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May 14, 2025 • 33 mins
The big names always steal the headlines, but we all know that there are plenty of gems flying under the radar in every NFL Draft, and the 2025 class will be no different. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down his favorite sleeper picks coming out of this year's draft, and what kind of impact those underrated players can make at the next level. As always, Luke takes a look a...
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May 9, 2025 • 38 mins
The dust is still settling from the 2025 NFL Draft, and it's becoming clear which prospects landed in the perfect spots at the next level. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Bootleg Football's Brett Kollmann to break down the best scheme fits in this year's class, illustrating a handful of players who should have their skill sets maximized by the way their new coaching staff should deploy them. Luke also discus...
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May 8, 2025 • 39 mins
The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and it's time to break down which teams came away as the biggest winners. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football to talk about the clubs that absolutely crushed this year's draft class. Luke also discusses some of the biggest storylines from the 2025 draft, including why Shedeur Sanders has a chance to flip the narrative on his draft-day t...
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May 7, 2025 • 75 mins
Draft week is finally here, and to get you ready for the big event, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is once again joined by Doug Farrar for a full preview of all the action that will kick off Thursday night from Green Bay. Luke and Doug give a big-picture overview of the 2025 draft, pound the table for a few of their favorite sleeper prospects, break down a few prospects they'd love to see match up with the perfect team ...
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April 16, 2025 • 56 mins
With the 2025 NFL Draft just one week away, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Eric Edholm of NFL.com to break down their bold predictions for this year's event, and reach back into the vault to discuss a couple of random players from draft history. As always, Easterling also reacts to some of the top draft storylines from around the league, and makes a passionate case for another one of his favorite prospects ...
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April 9, 2025 • 40 mins
It's officially draft month, and with just a few weeks left before the action gets rolling in Green Bay, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to break down what's overrated about the NFL Draft process, and detail some of the most underrated prospects in this year's class before shining the spotlight on a couple of random players from draft history. As always, Luke gives his take on som...
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April 7, 2025 • 38 mins
Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is back with NFL writer and film guru Doug Farrar to finish their live Mock Draft. Starting with the Bengals at Pick 17, how will the rest of their mock draft shake out?
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