Drive to the Draft
Drive to the Draft
Expert Draft Analyst and Former NFL Tight End Logan Paulsen and co-host Jason Johnson take you through the entire NFL Draft process with in-depth evaluations, top 10 prospect rankings, mock drafts, and live coverage from the Shrine Bowl, Senior Bowl, Combine, and Draft Night including exclusive interviews with nationally recognized scouting experts and other former NFL players.Social links:
The Guaranteed Ballers Draft | Drive to the Draft Podcast | Washington Commanders | NFL
"The Draft Guru" aka "The King of the Draft" aka Fred Smoot joins the guys to take part in the 3rd Annual Guaranteed Ballers Draft. Who do the guys think are guaranteed to be stars in the 2026 NFL Draft? Hosts: Logan Paulsen, Jason Johnson Guest: Fred Smoot Producer: Jason Johnson …
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TOP 12: Linebacker & Safety + Sonny Styles vs Caleb Downs Showdown + 3-Round-Mock Draft | Drive to the Draft Podcast | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys discuss the new and innovative direction that defenses are moving in the modern NFL and how linebackers and safeties are becoming the lynchpin to championship success. Then, they give their personal top12 rankings including a major debate on who should be higher: Sonny Styles or Caleb Down…
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TOP 10: Tight Ends + Trade Back!? 3- Round Mock Draft | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys debate on who the top 10 tight ends are in this years NFL Draft class. Then, it's a 3-round mock draft and this time the Commanders trade their #7 pick. Who could come to D.C. with a new slew of mid-round selections? Hosts: Logan Paulsen, Jason Johnson Producer: Jason Johnson …
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TOP 10: Cornerbacks + 3-Round Mock Draft (TWICE!) | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys discuss what makes evaluating cornerbacks so uniquely difficult. Then, they debate over their top 10 cornerbacks teams should target in the upcoming NFL Draft. Next, Senior Commanders writer Zach Selby joins the crew to have a 3-Round mock draft for the Commanders...and they do it twice! W…
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Comprehensive 2026 NFL Combine Recap + Trading UP from #7!? | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys recap the entire 2026 NFL Combine. They look at the standout offensive line play and who passed the eye test. Then, Logan has some prospects who make him shout "take me to the tape!" Next, the guys discuss all the options the Commanders have at #7 and debate the likelihood of GM Adam Peter…
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QB Ty Simpson 7th Overall!? RB Jeremiyah Love is a DUDE + WR Makai Lemon Drops | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys discuss day three of the 2026 NFL Combine. Ty Simpson may have found his way into the 7th overall pick, but who would trade up with Washington to grab the young QB? Then, it's a complete in-depth evaluation of all the WRs including the inevitability of Carnell Tate, the supposed drop of Ma…
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Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers BURN + Caleb Downs Has "IT" | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys talk the record breaking speed from Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, and the tight ends at the 2026 NFL Combine. Then, they debate Caleb Downs and if his football IQ makes his 40-time irrelevant. Next, they pick through the cornerbacks to find the hidden games who started to shine in the drill w…
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Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles & David Bailey are BUILT DIFFERENT! | NFL Combine Day 1 Recap | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys breakdown the first explosive night at the 2026 NFL Combine. They marvel at the Ohio State takeover by Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles. Then, is the pure "linebacker" position a dying idea in the evolution of modern NFL defense? Next, how possible it is that 2 LBs could be taken in the top 5…
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NFL Draft Top 5: Defensive Tackles + What Really Matters at the Combine | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys discuss what really matters at the NFL Combine, debate the importance of hand size, and if 40-times really matter. Then, they breakdown who they think are the top 5 prospects at the defensive tackle position. Hosts: Logan Paulsen, Jason Johnson Producer: Jason Johnson The view…
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NFL Draft TOP 10: Offensive Line + What We Got Wrong! | Drive to the Draft | Washington Commanders | NFL
The guys rank and review their top 13 offensive linemen in this years 2026 NFL Draft. Then, they debate on when a team should feel comfortable drafting for luxury. Plus, they review some players that they were wrong about at the beginning of the scouting process. Hosts: Logan Paulsen, Jason Jo…
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