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Getting To Know NFL Draft Gems Apr 22, 2026

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On the eve of the NFL Draft Kevin Clark interviews 4 prospects who figure to have bright futures in the NFL. Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt gives us his scouting report, detailing his journey from St. Francis to James Madison to winning a national championship at Indiana. Plus, his thoughts on what makes Curt Cignetti great and what he expects from Fernando Mendoza at the NFL level.

Texas A&M OL Trey Zuhn takes us through his preparation as he heads to the NFL. Hear why Rueben Bain & Akeem Mesidor were his toughest assignments at the college level. Plus, what he's doing to improve and his scouting report on Cashius Howell.

Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers joins the show fresh off his record setting performance at the NFL combine. Eli explains his transition from QB to TE and offers insight into playing with Diego Pavia. Plus, the Tight Ends he looks to for inspiration.

Missouri LB Josiah Trotter tells us what he gleaned about being a professional from his father Jeremiah. Josiah explains what he'll bring to the NFL team that drafts him. Plus, why Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion was the best player he faced in college.

A reminder to check out Kevin's live show April 22nd in Pittsburgh with Mina Kimes & Domonique Foxworth at Enclave in South Side. Tickets are just $35 and come with free food, show merch and a post show meet and greet for everyone. Get your tickets at Thisisfootballlive.com now, and we hope to see you there!

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Brett Veach On The Chiefs Draft Plans & Mike Macdonald On Defeating The Super Bowl Hangover Apr 21, 2026

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Kevin Clark is joined by Chiefs GM Brett Veach ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Brett details how signing Kenneth Walker will allow the Chiefs more versatility in the upcoming draft. Brett explains how the Chiefs have been able to find their identity throughout the year in previous seasons. Plus, the best prospect Brett has ever scouted and the GM he thinks twice before dealing with.

Then Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins to explain the difference between the 2025 and 2026 Seahawks. His pick for the most underrated player on Seattle's roster. Plus, the scheme change that he thinks has changed the NFL and why he's not losing sleep over any offensive play callers.

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Todd Monken on Shedeur Sanders & Jesse Minter on Lamar Jackson Apr 15, 2026

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Kevin Clark is joined by new Browns Head Coach Todd Monken to discuss his plan for turning the team around. Todd explains why he's adopted analytics into his coaching approach, what his brand of football will be offensively, and what he expects from Shedeur Sanders in year 2. Plus, why he underrated Stetson Bennett during his time at Georgia.

Then new Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter joins to explains his football philosophy and what Ravens fans can expect to see in 2026. Why Jesse thinks Lamar Jackson will bounce back in a big way in 2026. Plus, why Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen has given him trouble throughout the years and an amazing story of what it's like to be on the same staff as Jim Harbaugh.

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Jason Licht On Baker Mayfield & Brandt Tillis On Building A Contender In Carolina Apr 08, 2026

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Kevin Clark is joined by Buccaneers GM Jason Licht from the NFL Owners Meetings. Jason details why adversity is a part of Baker Mayfield's story and explains why he expects him to rebound in 2026. Jason spotlights why he expects Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan to make a leap next season. Plus, the one scouting report Jason wants back from his career.

Then Panthers EVP Brandt Tillis joins the show. Brandt details what went into the team's decision to sign Jaelan Phillips this offseason to fill their need for an edge rusher. He explains the lessons he learned in Kansas City that have helped him in his transition to Carolina and how he's become a wizard in managing the rising cap. Plus, Panthers owner David Tepper briefly crashes the interview to rib Brandt about his decision to wear shorts.

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Kevin Stefanski's Falcons Goals & Jon-Eric Sullivan On The Dolphins' New Regime Apr 01, 2026

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Kevin Clark is joined by new Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski at the NFL Owners Meeting. Coach gives his thoughts on what excites him about the players the team currently has. Hear why he thinks he can use Bijan Robinson similarly to how the 49ers use Christian McCaffrey. Stefanski shares the most underrated player he's ever coached plus the biggest schematic change in the NFL that's affected the game in the past few seasons.

Then Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan joins the show. Jon-Eric shares why he's confident Malik Willis will succeed in Miami and the lessons he learned from his time in Green Bay. Jon-Eric shares how roster building has changed since he started working in the NFL 22 years ago. Plus, why Brett Favre was the biggest bada** Jon-Eric has ever been around during his career.

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NFL Draft Scouting Reports with Ryan Day & Why Dan Quinn Thinks Jayden Daniels Will Bounce Back Mar 30, 2026

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Kevin Clark is joined by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day to break down everything from navigating NIL and the transfer portal to developing elite NFL talent, and why the Buckeyes continue to produce some of the best players in football.

Topics covered:

How Ohio State sustains a championship culture in the NIL/portal era
Developing top NFL prospects year after year
Scouting reports on Sonny Styles & Caleb Downs
The future of college football (and whether a draft could actually happen )

Commanders HC Dan Quinn joins from the NFL Owners Meetings to discuss how Washington is looking to rebound after a disappointing 2025 season. Dan details what makes him confident that Jayden Daniels will bounce back in his 3rd NFL season after dealing with injuries last year.

Dan explains who he thinks the most underrated player he's ever coached is and why recent kickoff changes have completely changed his coaching approach. Plus, the quarterback that keeps him up at night when he's game-planning for them.

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NFL Draft Chaos Scenarios With Danny Kelly & Draft Sleeper Chris Johnson Mar 23, 2026

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The Ringer's Danny Kelly joins Kevin Clark for a deep dive into NFL Draft chaos scenarios that could completely flip the board.

They kick things off with the Seahawks locking up Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what it says about the future of the salary cap, before diving into what unexpected moves could shake up the draft.

Topics include:

Why Ty Simpson could be the surprise QB that shakes up the entire top 10
How “conventional wisdom” fails every single draft cycle
The ripple effects of a quarterback going earlier than expected
What happens if Jeremiyah Love falls into contender territory
Why elite running backs only matter for good teams
The growing importance of offensive tackles, and why teams may reach early
What are the chances a superstar gets dealt on draft day?

Kevin and Danny also debate draft philosophy, landing spot importance, and why some prospects rise or fall despite what the tape says.

Then sleeper cornerback prospect Chris Johnson joins the show to discuss what the draft process has been like from him this far. Chris details what his visit was like with the Steelers & why he was a fan of them growing up. Plus, what he's seen on his scouting report that he believes is unfair.

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2026 Bold Predictions With Patrick Daugherty & Jaylen Waddle Reaction with Champ Bailey Mar 18, 2026

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NBC Sports’ own Patrick Daugherty joins Kevin Clark to dive headfirst into chaos with bold NFL predictions and offseason reactions

They kick things off by reacting to the Jaylen Waddle trade and what it means for the Dolphins, Broncos, and the rest of the AFC. From there, it’s all about BIG swings: which teams are legit contenders, which franchises are quietly falling apart, and which takes might come back to haunt us in a few months.

In this episode:

Jaylen Waddle trade fallout and who actually won the deal
Are the Dolphins tanking… or just confused?
Why the Broncos offense might be WAY better than people think
The Giants’ future under John Harbaugh
Seahawks regression incoming?
Bengals as AFC champs?!
Bears… in the Super Bowl??

Then Hall of Fame Cornerback Champ Bailey joins. He weighs in on what Jaylen Waddle's addition will do for his former squad. Champ shares why he thinks coaching may have played a role in the Broncos failing to defeat the Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Plus, the Wide Receiver that Champ would dread facing if he played today & an amazing story from his playing days with Deion Sanders in Washington.

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BONUS EPISODE: Murder at The U Mar 11, 2026

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Introducing the latest investigative series from ESPN and 30 for 30 Podcasts, “Murder at The U.” A college football star on the brink of NFL greatness is brazenly executed steps from campus. The case almost goes cold until a team of ESPN reporters start digging… and find a side of the victim he didn’t want people to know. To catch new episodes early, follow “30 for 30 Podcasts” for free on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Amazon Music⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Free Agency Winners & Losers with Ted Nguyen Mar 10, 2026

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Ted Nguyen from The Athletic joins Kevin Clark to break down the biggest winners and losers from the first wave of NFL free agency. They dive deep into scheme fit, roster building, and why certain signings matter more than others.

Ted explains how these players actually fit into offensive and defensive systems, from the Raiders’ investment in the offensive line to the Rams fixing their secondary.

They also discuss Fernando Mendoza’s potential with the Raiders, the Titans’ Patriots-style rebuild around Cam Ward, and why the Chargers may have quietly made one of the most important signings of free agency.

Plus: which move might be the most overrated contract so far.

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