Stramash! Podcast - Ep 365. NFC Draft recap

About this episode

The episode reviews the 2026 NFL Draft's NFC teams, discussing player selections and team strategies.

Paul is joined by Ian and Gordon to review the 2026 NFL Draft’s NFCteams, debating surprises, value and fit. They question Arizona takingRB Jeremiah Love given positional value, rookie guarantees and thehistorical hit rate of top-five RBs, then discuss the Cardinals’ laterpicks including QB Carson Beck. The Rams’ surprise first-round QB Ty Simpson is criticized as early, while San Francisco’s class is dissected. They praise Dallas landin Caleb Downs, break down the Giants’ risky edge/linebacker Arvel Reese pick and Washington’s selection of LB Sonny Styles, and highlight the Eagles’ aggressive move for WR Makai Lemon. In the NFC South they like Tampa Bay’s haul and assess the Saints, Falcons and Panthers, then touch on the Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings.

People in this episode

Host: Paul

Guests: Ian, Gordon

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• NFC teams
• player analysis
• draft strategy
• team performance

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• NFC
• Arizona Cardinals
• Ty Simpson
• Caleb Downs
• Makai Lemon
• draft analysis
• rookie picks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arizona, Rams, San Francisco, Dallas, Giants, Washington, Eagles, Tampa Bay, Saints, Falcons

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