Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preface this edition of Move the Sticks with a conversation about reevaluating talent through the draft process, including how to scout through media noise. The Move the Sticks duo then discusses prospects that could come off of the board late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Keylan Rutledge, Jermod McCoy, SDSU DB Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez and more!

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preface this edition of Move the Sticks with a conversation about reevaluating talent through the draft process, including how to scout through media noise. The Move the Sticks duo then discusses prospects that could come off of the board late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Keylan Rutledge, Jermod McCoy, SDSU DB Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez and more!

Former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout’s perspective. The duo are regularly joined by top NFL player personnel executives to bring you the in-depth analysis that you can only get from NFL Media.

NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

Reevaluating Talent and Late First Round Prospects

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest buzz ahead of the NFL Draft, starting with which players are rising up boards and gaining momentum. The guys highlight standout prospect R Mason Thomas before diving into a comprehensive position-by-position preview, including how many quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior linemen, defensive tackles, edge rushers, linebackers, and cornerbacks could hear their names called. They wrap things up with key takeaways as draft day approaches.

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest buzz ahead of the NFL Draft, starting with which players are rising up boards and gaining momentum. The guys highlight standout prospect R Mason Thomas before diving into a comprehensive position-by-position preview, including how many quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior linemen, defensive tackles, edge rushers, linebackers, and cornerbacks could hear their names called. They wrap things up with key takeaways as draft day approaches.

2026 NFL Draft Buzz: Rising Prospects and Position Counts

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) for an exercise centered around the trio's favorite draft prospect traits. From Jeremiyah Love's balance and body control to D'Angelo Ponds’ “dawg,” this edition of Move the Sticks covers the most detailed of details as it pertains to prospects' abilities ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23.

Carnell Tate – Hands

Jeremiyah Love – Balance & Body Control 

David Bailey – Get Off

Spencer Fano – Balance

Caleb Downs – IQ

Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane – Torque

Dillon Thieneman – Range

Kenyon Sadiq – Catch & Run Ability

Keionte Scott – Play Speed

Akheem Mesidor – Motor

Jacob Rodriguez – Ball Awareness

Jadarian Price – Vision

D’Angelo Ponds – “Dawg”

Malachi Fields – Ball Skills

Keylan Rutledge – Temperament 

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) for an exercise centered around the trio's favorite draft prospect traits. From Jeremiyah Love's balance and body control to D'Angelo Ponds&rsquo; &ldquo;dawg,&rdquo; this edition of Move the Sticks covers the most detailed of details as it pertains to prospects' abilities ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23.
Carnell Tate &ndash; Hands
Jeremiyah Love &ndash; Balance &amp; Body Control&nbsp;
David Bailey &ndash; Get Off
Spencer Fano &ndash; Balance
Caleb Downs &ndash; IQ
Olaivavega &ldquo;Vega&rdquo; Ioane &ndash; Torque
Dillon Thieneman &ndash; Range
Kenyon Sadiq &ndash; Catch &amp; Run Ability
Keionte Scott &ndash; Play Speed
Akheem Mesidor &ndash; Motor
Jacob Rodriguez &ndash; Ball Awareness
Jadarian Price &ndash; Vision
D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds &ndash; &ldquo;Dawg&rdquo;
Malachi Fields &ndash; Ball Skills
Keylan Rutledge &ndash; Temperament&nbsp;

Trevor Sikkema's Favorite Prospect Traits Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss draft prospects that are expected to fall into the second round or later in the 2026 NFL Draft. From cornerbacks to offensive linemen, the Move the Sticks duo offers a rationale for multiple diamond-in-the-rough prospects, including:

Cornerbacks Chris Johnson, Keionte Scott and D’Angelo Ponds.

Safeties Treydan Stukes, AJ Haulcy and Bud Clark.

Defensive tackles Chris McClellan, Gracen Halton and Domonique Orange.

Edge rushers Gabe Jacas, Max Llewellyn and Joshua Josephs.

Linebackers Jack Golday, Kyle Louis and Justin Jefferson.

Wide receivers Ted Hurst, Chris Bell and Malachi Fields.

Tight ends Eli Stowers, Max Klare and Marlin Klein.

Running backs Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr. and Demond Claiborne.

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss draft prospects that are expected to fall into the second round or later in the 2026 NFL Draft. From cornerbacks to offensive linemen, the Move the Sticks duo offers a rationale for multiple diamond-in-the-rough prospects, including:
Cornerbacks Chris Johnson, Keionte Scott and D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds.
Safeties Treydan Stukes, AJ Haulcy and Bud Clark.
Defensive tackles Chris McClellan, Gracen Halton and Domonique Orange.
Edge rushers Gabe Jacas, Max Llewellyn and Joshua Josephs.
Linebackers Jack Golday, Kyle Louis and Justin Jefferson.
Wide receivers Ted Hurst, Chris Bell and Malachi Fields.
Tight ends Eli Stowers, Max Klare and Marlin Klein.
Running backs Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr. and Demond Claiborne.

2026 NFL Draft Standouts with Day Two Projections

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Reevaluating Talent and Late First Round Prospects

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