10 Big Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft
From The Ringer NFL Show by The Ringer
April 8, 2026 · 1h 21m
About this episode
Diante Lee joins Sheil Kapadia to discuss key questions surrounding the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
The Ringer’s own Diante Lee stops by the pod to analyze and discuss Sheil’s biggest questions heading into the 2026 NFL draft. (00:00) 10 Big Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft (02:31) Which GM is under the most pressure? (09:16) Which team will most likely change its public perception after this draft? (18:56) Which prospect will go later than expected? (29:39) Will Maxx Crosby or Dexter Lawrence get traded during the draft? (37:24) When will Jeremiyah Love get taken in the draft? (42:59) Which prospect has the best chance to be in the HOF? (48:09) Which prospects are in the “let them find out” category? (55:26) How will we view Fernando Mendoza in 15 years? (01:01:10) Who will be taken higher than projected? (01:07:20) Ranking three big media draft takes The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Diante Lee
Topics covered
- NFL Draft
- 2026 NFL Draft
- prospects
- team strategies
- GM pressure
Keywords
- NFL Draft
- 2026
- prospects
- trades
- team perception
- Hall of Fame
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