Hour 3: Jordan Reid on his Top NFL Draft Prospects
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In this episode of the Bart & Carlin Podcast, host Jordan Reed, ESPN's NFL Draft Analyst, breaks down the 2026 NFL Draft with deep insights on top prospects, team needs, and draft strategy. Reed names Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love as his top prospect, praising his versatility, dynamic cutting ability, and potential to be a game-changer like James Cook. He projects Love to be a top-7 pick, with Washington, Tennessee, and New York Giants as likely landing spots. Reed also evaluates key Ohio State players—Sonny Stiles, Caleb Downs, and Arvel Reese—highlighting their unique strengths and projected roles. The discussion shifts to the Jets’ draft strategy, with debates over whether to take a quarterback like Ty Simpson at 16 or a weapon like Jordan Tyson or Sadiq at 33. Reed also previews the 2027 draft class, noting depth at skill positions beyond quarterbacks. Later segments touch on the Giants’ defensive line concerns due to Dexter Lawrence’s contract dispute and potential trades involving veterans like Alex Highsmith and Kyle Van Noy. The episode closes with a humorous, relatable segment on parenting during school drop-offs and the challenges of being a dad during spring break.
Jeremiah Love is Jordan Reed’s top NFL Draft prospect due to his rare versatility as a running back who can excel as a receiver and rusher.
The Jets should consider drafting a high-upside weapon like Jordan Tyson or Sadiq at pick 16, not just a quarterback, to complement Garrett Wilson.
Caleb Downs and Sonny Stiles are elite defensive talents from Ohio State, with Downs resembling a future Buda Baker and Stiles a potential 6'5" edge rusher.
The Giants may trade Dexter Lawrence and/or Alex Highsmith to acquire draft capital, with veteran pass rushers like Kyle Van Noy as potential fits.
The 2027 draft class is strong beyond quarterbacks, with elite talent at WR, CB, and edge rusher positions, offering more balance than 2026.
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Introducing Jordan Reed, NFL Draft Analyst
Bart and Carlin introduce Jordan Reed, ESPN’s top NFL Draft analyst, and praise his extensive coverage including the top 500 prospects list and radio work.
Top Prospect: Jeremiah Love
“He's one of the very few running backs that could cut at full speed. It's very rare you see running back that are able to just make those dynamic cuts inside or outside the tackles and still run full speed after that.”
Ohio State Trio: Stiles, Downs, Reese
“I think he brings that type of dynamic ability, and I think he's going to go on to be a better pro than James Cook, but just trying to picture or give you a picture or paint a picture of the player that he envisions.”
Jets Draft Strategy: QB vs. Weapon
“I think at 16, the Jets need to be worried about 16 and 33. I think we need to be worried about laying the foundation for really a quarterback can enter into in 2027.”
“He's one of the very few running backs that could cut at full speed. It's very rare you see running back that are able to just make those dynamic cuts inside or outside the tackles and still run full speed after that.”
“I think he brings that type of dynamic ability, and I think he's going to go on to be a better pro than James Cook, but just trying to picture or give you a picture or paint a picture of the player that he envisions.”
“I think at 16, the Jets need to be worried about 16 and 33. I think we need to be worried about laying the foundation for really a quarterback can enter into in 2027.”
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