VSiN Primetime: Draft Edition | April 23, 2026 | Hour 2

VSiN Primetime Draft Edition kicks off with a whirlwind of first-round trades and surprising picks, setting the tone for a chaotic and unpredictable draft night. The New York Giants select Miami tackle Francis Maui Noah at 10, a move praised by Jeff Schwartz as a home run for their offensive line needs. The Dallas Cowboys make a bold move, trading up one spot to secure Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at 11, a decision Schwartz lauds as a smart, immediate upgrade for their defense. However, the biggest stunner comes at 13 when the Los Angeles Rams draft backup quarterback Ty Simpson, a move that shocks analysts and bettors alike, especially given the Rams' Super Bowl aspirations and Stafford’s recent MVP-caliber performance. The pick is seen as a high-risk, high-reward play driven by competition with the Arizona Cardinals and a belief in Simpson’s long-term potential. Meanwhile, the Titans’ selection of wide receiver Carnell Tate at 4 is criticized as a misstep in a receiver-rich draft, while the Cardinals’ failure to land Simpson is viewed as a missed opportunity. The episode is filled with betting insights, prop analysis, and real-time reactions from experts like Chuck Esposito, who confirms strong action on the Ty Simpson over/under prop, which ultimately cashed for the bookmakers. As the first round progresses, a clear trend emerges: a heavy run on offensive linemen, with five selected in the first 18 picks, and a surprising early drop of defensive talent like Dylan Thienemann, who goes 19 to the Carolina Panthers after being widely expected to go earlier. The episode closes with the Philadelphia Eagles trading up to 20 to secure Utah tackle Caleb Lomu, signaling a shift toward offensive line dominance in the second half of the first round.