Episode Details

Jeremiah Smith stands alone atop 2027 NFL Draft boards—can any prospect catch Ohio State’s elite wide receiver? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down why Smith’s rare blend of size, production, and explosive athleticism sets him apart, drawing comparisons to Ja’Marr Chase and projecting him above even Marvin Harrison Jr. The hosts debate where Smith ranks among the best receiver prospects of the modern era and spotlight what makes him truly unguardable.

The conversation heats up with a deep look at top defensive prospects like Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore and South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart, plus a breakdown of star quarterbacks including Arch Manning, Darian Mensah, and Dante Moore. Who emerges as the early defensive favorite, and can this QB class avoid last year’s disappointments? Locked On NFL Draft delivers essential preseason insight and reveals both hosts’ preseason top-10 prospect lists.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & Jeremiah Smith Debate
1:35 Why Jeremiah Smith Is No. 1
5:49 Comparing Smith to Chase & Jefferson
12:15 Top Defensive Prospects 2027 Class
16:35 Dylan Stewart & Edge Rusher Upside
19:49 Colin Simmons Production vs Traits
20:43 Quarterbacks in 2027 Top 10
25:24 QB Class Outlook & Risers
32:18 Full Top 10 Rankings Recap
34:35 Episode Wrap-Up & Week 0 Preview

Photo credit: Adam Cairns,Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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