04/23/26 Hour 1: Illini legend Kurt Kittner talks NFL Draft experience, Luke Altmyer, and more; Sean Hammond from Chicago Tribune talks NFL Draft & Chicago Bears

About this episode

Kurt Kittner discusses his NFL Draft experience and Luke Altmyer's development, while Sean Hammond analyzes the NFL Draft and the Chicago Bears.

An Illini legend helps us kick off the show! Kurt Kittner joins us to share insight on his NFL Draft experience while also discussing Luke Altmyer and his development. Later, Sean Hammond from the Chicago Tribune breaks down the latest NFL Draft storylines and what to expect from the Chicago Bears. The hour delivers a strong mix of local perspective and league-wide draft analysis. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

People in this episode

Host: ESPN 93.5

Guests: Kurt Kittner, Sean Hammond

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Kurt Kittner
• Luke Altmyer
• Chicago Bears
• Sean Hammond
• sports analysis

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• Kurt Kittner
• Luke Altmyer
• Chicago Bears
• Sean Hammond
• sports
• analysis

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Organizations: Chicago Tribune

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