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Projection vs. Production: 2025 NFL Draft Prospects vs. NFL Veterans Apr 30, 2025

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On this episode of Wake Up, Ray & JRich dive into the age-old debate: projection vs. production 🧠🏈 We’re stacking up 2025 NFL Draft prospects against established NFL players and asking the tough questions: ➡️ When does long-term upside outweigh proven output? ➡️ How do we value raw traits vs. real-world performance? ➡️ What matters more: elite college tape or NFL-level consistency? This conversation hits both real football team-building and fantasy football roster construction—whether you're a GM or a dynasty manager, you’re constantly choosing between the next breakout star or the guy who's already doing it. We’re talking quarterbacks, running backs, and more—projecting roles, evaluating talent, and debating value from every angle.

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2025 NFL Draft Recap: Biggest Risers, Fallers & Top Storylines from the NFL Draft Apr 28, 2025

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We’re LIVE on Wake Up, breaking down everything you need to know coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft! 🏈 🔥 Biggest Winners and Losers from the weekend ✅ Best picks, shocking slides, and bold team moves 📈 Players whose stock skyrocketed—and those who left us scratching our heads 👀 Top storylines to follow heading into rookie minicamps and the 2025 NFL season

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2025 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap | Biggest Surprises, Best Picks & Day 2 Storylines Apr 25, 2025

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Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and Ray & JRich are back on Wake Up with a full breakdown of everything that went down 🏈

🔥 Biggest surprises of the night

✅ Best and worst picks of Round 1

📉 Who slid further than expected?

💥 Which teams crushed it (and which ones fumbled)?

👀 What to watch for heading into Day 2

We’re not talking fantasy—we’re talking football. Team fits, roster impact, and real-deal draft analysis. Let’s recap one of the wildest first rounds in recent memory.

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Final 2025 NFL Draft Predictions, Bold Calls, Mock Drafts & Last-Minute Rumors | NFL Draft Day LIVE Apr 24, 2025

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🚨 It’s Draft Day, baby! Ray & JRich are LIVE with final predictions, bold calls, and every last-minute rumor you need to know before Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off.

ROUND 1 Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/IVpjlolZAmM

We’re breaking down:

✅ Latest updates from team insiders

🔥 Bold predictions for surprise picks

👀 Shedeur, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter... where do they land?

📈 Final stock shifts, smokescreens, and sleepers

This is your one-stop shop for NFL Draft prep—don’t miss our last Wake Up before the madness begins tonight. Tap in and let’s talk ball! 🏈

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2025 NFL Draft Week: Latest News & Buzz, Who's Rising and Who's Falling & Wrestlemania 41 Apr 21, 2025

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Ray & JRich discuss some of the latest news and buzz as draft week approaches. It's about that time when smokescreen season approaches all-time highs, but in a year where things have been kept very close to the vest from many teams, will there be a flurry of fake news come out late in the process on draft week?

We will discuss some of the latest movements, along with who may be rising or falling as the draft approaches later this week. Then, Ray will give his thoughts on WrestleMania 41, where John Cena won. Tap in for another big show as we speculate what is ahead for the 2025 NFL Draft

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2025 NFL Draft: NFL Draft Q&A, Hunter Two Way Debate, Rodgers vs Glenn & News Around the NFL Apr 18, 2025

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One Week out Ray & JRich discuss the latest surrounding the NFL Draft while taking and answering your questions. They will also discuss Aaron Rodgers making his return to the Pat McAfee Show and what he has to say about the Jets organization and new HC Aaron Glenn. There is also some interesting movement in draft boards along with another press conference from Browns GM Andrew Berry talking about Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. Tap in for another great live show!

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2025 NFL Draft: Giants Workout Sanders AGAIN, Kiper 3-Round Mock Review & More News Apr 16, 2025

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The Giants can’t stay away 👀 Shedeur Sanders gets another workout with New York—what does it mean for the 2025 NFL Draft? We break down Mel Kiper’s latest 3-round mock draft and react to all the latest NFL draft news and rumors. Let’s dive in! 🏈

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Would You Rather: 2024 NFL Draft Class vs 2025 Prospects | WR, QB & RB Face-Offs + NFL News Reaction Apr 14, 2025

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Ray & JRich go head-to-head comparing wide receivers, quarterbacks, and running backs from the 2024 and 2025 draft classes—who would you rather build around in fantasy or real life?

Plus, we react to the latest NFL news and rumors, including:

🏈 Recent signings and trades

👀 Draft stock movement

📈 Dynasty implications heading into draft weekend

Get ready for prospect face-offs, bold takes, and insights that’ll help you prep for rookie drafts, dynasty leagues, and the 2025 class ahead. Tap in!

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Mel Kiper 2-Round Mock Draft Breakdown, McShay’s NFL Mock 3.0 & Joe Flacco Back to Cleveland Apr 11, 2025

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We’re reacted live to two of the biggest mock drafts of draft season—Mel Kiper’s latest 2-Round Mock and Todd McShay’s Mock Draft 3.0 🔥 Who nailed it? Who’s reaching? And which picks could shake up the real 2025 NFL Draft board?

Plus, Joe Flacco is officially back in Cleveland—but what does it mean for the Browns’ plans at QB with the No. 2 pick?

🏈 Topics we’re diving into:

Kiper’s top picks and big surprises in Round 2

McShay’s updated QB outlook & first-round stunners

Browns’ next move after re-signing Joe Flacco

Best (and worst) landing spots for top prospects

Draft season is heating up, and we’re covering it all—join us live! 🚨

#NFLDraft #MelKiper #ToddMcShay #MockDraft #JoeFlacco #Browns #NFLNews #DraftBreakdown #FantasyFootball #DynastyFootball

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Travis Hunter Draft Hype, Shedeur Debate, & Browns' Sneaky Draft Strategy at 2 Apr 07, 2025

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We’re LIVE breaking down the latest NFL Draft buzz and speculation! 🔥

🏈 Is Travis Hunter really a generational WR prospect? After running routes in Black Air Forces at Colorado Pro Day, the hype is growing—but is it legit or clickbait?

💬 Shedeur Sanders sparked debate with his Pro Day performance, including criticism from scouts and praise from NFL players.

❌ The Titans reportedly canceled their meeting with Shedeur—is Cam Ward locked in at 1.01?

👀 The Browns may be planning something big, reportedly dining privately with both Hunter and Sanders. Could Cleveland take Hunter at 2 and trade back into Round 1 for Shedeur?

Plus:

- Tutu Atwell breakout season coming? Sean McVay thinks so

- Jalen Milroe headed to the NFL Combine

- Updates on other Colorado WRs like Will Sheppard, Jimmy Horn Jr., and LaJohntay Wester

- UCONN Natty over South Carolina

- Vladdy gets paid!

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