Draft Crush

Episode 10: Offensive Playmakers - special guest Matt Waldman

Draft Crush is joined by one of the absolute best evaluators in the business, Rookie Scouting Portfolio creator and owner Matt Waldman, to breakdown his recently released 2025 Rookie Scouting Portfolio that evaluates offensive skill positions for the 2025 NFL Draft class. Matt gives pointed prospect fits for the Carolina Panthers in the episode, as well.

Episode 9: Flight Plan - Special Guest Antwan Staley

Draft Crush is joined by beat writer and columnist for the NY Daily News, Antwan Staley, to discuss a group of prospects that have caught his eye and are likely to be on the radar of the New York Jets as well. Polarizing prospects lead to polarizing conversations! 

Episode 8: Free Agency Impact - Special Guest: Jordan Vanek

Draft Crush gives live reactions to the first wave of free agency signings, while discussing the ramifications the moves could have on the NFL Draft. Special guest Jordan Vanek joins the show to talk about the moves and also the incoming wide receiver class. 

Episode 6: The Dawgs and the SEC - Special Guest: Brooks Austin

The University of Georgia has been a hotbed of NFL prospects, especially in recent years. Draft Crush is joined by Deputy Editor for Bulldogs OnSI, Brooks Austin - you may know him as The Film Guy - to dive into the plethora of Dawgs in this year's draft class. 

Episode 5: Jacob Parrish and Mike Green - Special Guest: Devin Jackson

With the 2025 NFL Combine in the books, Draft Crush is joined by Devin Jackson, sports editor/NFL Draft writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, to discuss two prospects that have caught his attention; Kansas State DB Jacob Parrish, and Marshall EDGE Mike Green. He also provides glimpses and insight into the happenings and conversations that happen during the NFL Combine, including rumors and hot takes!

Episode 4: Darius Alexander - with special guest Joe DeLeone

Draft Crush is joined by NFL and Draft Analyst for A to Z Sports, Joe DeLeone, to discuss one of his favorite prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft: Toledo interior defensive linemen, Darius Alexander. 

Episode 3: Shemar Stewart - Top 10 pick? Special Guest: Jared Feinberg

Contributing writer for SI Now and The Panthers Wire, Jared Feinberg joins the show to discuss and debate his Draft Crush: Shemar Stewart. As a bonus, he gives his perspective on each selection of his most recent Carolina Panthers seven-round mock draft for The Panthers Wire. 

Episode 2: Senior Bowl Draft Crushes

Ricky and Edgar discuss a few of their Draft Crushes that participated in the week of Senior Bowl events. Stay tuned for the bonus prospect at the end!

Episode 1: Draft Philosophy

Welcome to Draft Crush! In the debut episode, Edgar and Ricky discuss their draft philosophies and how they became enamored by the NFL Draft. For good measure, they execute the very first Draft Crush round-one mock draft as a baseline for the pre-draft season.