Episode Details

Missouri’s Austin Simmons continues his meteoric rise, dazzling with elite arm talent and mobility against Mississippi State. Could this left-handed quarterback break into the top 50 of the 2027 NFL Draft? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez spotlight Simmons’ breakout performance, analyze Drew Mestemaker’s rapid ascent at Oklahoma State, and discuss the physical traits that set these QBs apart from the pack. Are these the next names flying up draft boards?

LaNorris Sellers’ struggles at South Carolina raise tough questions about his NFL future, while Wake Forest’s Gio Lopez earns QB of the Week honors after an upset win over Louisville. The hosts explore potential transfer destinations for Sellers and compare Lopez’s redemption arc to other recent risers. Key topics include draft stock trends, pro-style versus dual-threat quarterback traits, and how the right system can unlock hidden potential. Can these quarterbacks seize the spotlight in an ever-changing college football landscape?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & NFL Draft QBs
0:46 Segment Preview & Austin Simmons Spotlight
2:23 Austin Simmons Scouting Breakdown
5:11 Drew Mestemaker’s Breakout Performances
7:40 Quick Rising QBs & Turnover Concerns
9:33 Drake Lindsey’s Pro Potential
11:07 Falling Draft Stock: LaNorris Sellers
13:36 South Carolina Struggles & Future
16:20 Transfer Portal Solutions for QBs
19:56 NFL Draft Philosophy: Tape vs Tools
21:56 Mental Aspects for QBs
23:01 QB of the Week: Gio Lopez
26:29 Gio Lopez’s Impact & Upset Win
29:07 Wake Forest’s QB Evolution
29:53 Episode Wrap-Up & Listener Shoutouts

Photo credit: David Leong, Chris Carter, Petre Thomas, Richard Dizon, Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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