Episode Details

Who Will Be King: NFC North NFL Draft Eve Predictions and Targets — On the eve of the NFL Draft, the “Who Will Be King” podcast hosts from across the NFC North discuss how the draft can change franchises, identify non-playoff teams that could improve quickly (including the Titans, Lions/Vikings, and Giants with two top-10 picks), and make fantasy vs. realistic first-round predictions for their teams. Dave wants the Vikings to land tight end Kenyon Sadiq as a WR3/TE successor to T.J. Hockenson but expects safety Dillon Thieneman as the more likely pick, while debating Harrison Smith’s status. Pay argues the Bears should prioritize a first-round edge rusher (citing Akheem Mesidor) over a wide receiver, and another host outlines Lions targets like trading up for linebacker Arvell Reese or more realistically taking tackle Kaleb Proctor They also discuss late risers (Jimmy Rolder, D’Angelo Ponds, Avieon Terrell), positions they’d avoid in round one, brief Packers draft needs, and each show’s live draft coverage plans.

00:00 Draft Night Hype

01:43 Holiday Eve Kickoff

02:55 Teams Ready to Rise

06:58 Back to NFC North

07:39 Vikings Dream Targets

11:50 Bears First Round Needs

14:31 Lions Picks and Trade Up

20:04 Late Risers and Surprises

22:29 Undersized CB Standouts

23:07 Avieon Terrell Breakdown

25:14 Nickel Corner Value

26:58 Drafting Corners Frustrations

28:08 First Round Avoid List

31:16 Lions Draft Priorities

33:48 Packers Picks And Needs

35:56 De'Zhaun Stribling Receiver Debate

39:06 Pass Rush Versus Coverage

40:13 Draft Weekend Live Plans

44:27 Sign Off And Plugs

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