Senior cornerback Jaden Mickey, a Notre Dame graduate transfer, joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging, one-on-one conversation in the Boise State team room. Mickey started at nickel last year, and appears to be changing positions. One thing is clear: He's smart, he's motivated/driven and he's a defensive leader looking for a monster season in 2026. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATE ATHLETICS

Senior cornerback Jaden Mickey, a Notre Dame graduate transfer, joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging, one-on-one conversation in the Boise State team room. Mickey started at nickel last year, and appears to be changing positions. One thing is clear: He's smart, he's motivated/driven and he's a defensive leader looking for a monster season in 2026. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATE ATHLETICS

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: ONE-ON-ONE WITH DEFENSIVE STAR JADEN MICKEY

KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS THURSDAY AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - A $1,000 PRIZE PACKAGE FOR ONE LUCKY WINNER ... Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter on future NFL quarterback Taylen Green - what's the best fit and where's he going in this week's NFL Draft, Boise State starting CB Jaden Mickey sits down for a one-on-one interview with Prater and Mallory, idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins on the growth (and excitement) surrounding his program this spring, our NFL Draft position series focuses on safeties, Bob previews the only home track and field meet of this season in Bronco Focus (Ed Jacoby Twilight on Friday at Dona Larsen Park)

KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS THURSDAY AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - A $1,000 PRIZE PACKAGE FOR ONE LUCKY WINNER ... Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter on future NFL quarterback Taylen Green - what's the best fit and where's he going in this week's NFL Draft, Boise State starting CB Jaden Mickey sits down for a one-on-one interview with Prater and Mallory, idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins on the growth (and excitement) surrounding his program this spring, our NFL Draft position series focuses on safeties, Bob previews the only home track and field meet of this season in Bronco Focus (Ed Jacoby Twilight on Friday at Dona Larsen Park)

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, APRIL 22: KTIK DRAFT PARTY/CONTEST, DIRK KOETTER ON TAYLEN GREEN, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL, NFL DRAFT, CODY HAWKINS, BOISE STATE TRACK AND FIELD

Dirk Koetter was Taylen Green's offensive coordinator during Boise State's 2022 season - and the Broncos were 8-2 with those two in charge of the offense. Green eventually transferred to Arkansas and this week will be selected in the NFL Draft. What are Koetter's thoughts on Green's professional future? Where will Green go - and what's the best fit?

Dirk Koetter was Taylen Green's offensive coordinator during Boise State's 2022 season - and the Broncos were 8-2 with those two in charge of the offense. Green eventually transferred to Arkansas and this week will be selected in the NFL Draft. What are Koetter's thoughts on Green's professional future? Where will Green go - and what's the best fit?

DIRK KOETTER ON TAYLEN GREEN: FORMER NFL COACH ON A FUTURE NFL QUARTERBACK

Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins, now in his fourth season in Pocatello, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about spring camp progress, the stars of his Big Sky program, new players on an evolving roster - and a new vibe after finishing last season on a four-game winning streak.

Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins, now in his fourth season in Pocatello, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about spring camp progress, the stars of his Big Sky program, new players on an evolving roster - and a new vibe after finishing last season on a four-game winning streak.

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: ONE-ON-ONE WITH DEFENSIVE STAR JADEN MICKEY

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