Football 301 with Nate Tice

Nate Tice, Charles McDonald & Matt Harmon join forces for their final first-round 2026 NFL mock draft. First, the guys kick things off with their reactions to the Cincinnati Bengals trading the tenth overall pick to acquire DT Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants as they debate if Cincy really overpaid. Next, the three hosts alternate picks to complete a final full first-round mock draft, as they determine their favorite player-team fits, like RB Jeremiyah Love to the Washington Commanders, S Caleb Downs to the New York Giants, EDGE Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs and many more.

Also on this packed draft week episode, Nate & Matt break down NFL IQ’s 4 most glaring team needs in the NFC ahead of the draft, featuring the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plus, Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs joins Nate days before draft night to break down his college game and how he’s preparing for the next level.

(4:10) - Bengals trade for DT Dexter Lawrence

(14:10) - The FINAL Mock Draft: #1-16

(1:02:11) - NFL IQ Insights: most glaring NFC team needs

(1:11:00) - The FINAL Mock Draft: #17-32

(1:49:30) - Final recap & final draft bold predictions

(1:54:50) - Caleb Downs joins the show

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Nate Tice & The Athletic’s Dane Brugler give their final predictions & favorite player-team fits one week before the 2026 NFL Draft. The duo start by breaking down Dane’s latest mock draft and discussing favorite player-team fits, including the Dallas Cowboys trading up for LB Sonny Styles, EDGE Malachi Lawrence to the Buffalo Bills, CB Jermod McCoy to the Minnesota Vikings and more.

Next, Nate & Dane dive into their final draft predictions, including three of Dane’s favorite guys in entire draft class (including CB Chris Johnson and an interesting sleeper pick at tight end). Dane also gives his bold prediction for the draft: G Chase Bisontis sneaks into round one.

Later, Nate is joined by top NFL Draft prospect and former Ohio State superstar Carnell Tate to discuss what makes him so special at the catch point, his preparations for the draft and more.

(5:00) - Favorite player-team fits from Dane’s latest mock draft

(34:50) - “Our guys” in the 2026 draft class

(48:40) - Final bold prediction before the draft

(1:00:30) - Carnell Tate joins the show

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down their top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. After giving their quick thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles trading for WR Dontayvion Wicks and what it means for both A.J. Brown and their 2026 draft plans, the duo dive into the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Matt breaks down his charting data and analytics on top prospect Carnell Tate and why he’s number one. Then, the duo deep dive on the other 5 top guys: Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper Jr.

Next, Matt & Nate use NFL IQ’s AI assistant to break down the top 4 most glaring team needs in the AFC, as they discuss potential draft targets for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.

Later, the guys dive into the rest of the 2026 wide receiver class to discuss potential late round gems like Malachi Fields, Elijah Sarratt, Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell II, Deion Burks, Antonio Williams and more.

(4:00) - Eagles trade for WR Dontayvion Wicks

(14:00) - Consensus top three WRs: Tate, Lemon, Tyson

(45:50) - More top-tier prospects: Boston, Concepcion, Cooper Jr.

(1:15:10) - NFL IQ Insights: most glaring AFC team needs

(1:27:55) - Deep diving the rest of the WR class

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Nate Tice is joined by his dad, former NFL head coach, player & offensive line guru Mike Tice, to break down the top prospects at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft. The father-son duo kick things off with the long list of potential day 1 tackle prospects in this loaded OL draft class, including the pros and cons of players like Spencer Fano, Monroe Freeling, Kadyn Proctor, Max Iheanachor, Francis Mauigoa and more.

Next, Nate is joined by Matt Harmon to dive into the stats with NFL IQ’s new AI assistant to find the six draft prospects who elevated their draft stock the most with their Pro Day performances, including Kenyon Sadiq, Emmett Johnson and more.

Later, Nate and Mike Tice continue their offensive line deep dive with their top guards, plus a few tackle prospects that are further down the board but still worth adding to your roster. They cover intriguing players like Vega Ioane, Austin Barber, Caleb Tiernan, Keylan Rutledge and Emmanuel Pregnon.

(5:20) - Top-tier offensive tackle prospects

(1:02:10) - NFL IQ Insights: Top 6 pro day risers

(1:19:30) - Guard prospects & mid-tier tackle prospects

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald bring you the 2026 NFL Mock Draft special, featuring their favorite surprise picks, ideal player-team fits and more. The guys start with their favorite picks from the top 10 of their latest mock draft, including LB Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, S Caleb Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs, OT Monroe Freeling going top three to the Arizona Cardinals and more.

Next, Nate & Charles dive into the most interesting player-team fits from the rest of the first round, including conversations on EDGE Keldric Faulk to the Dallas Cowboys, DT Peter Woods to the San Francisco 49ers, QB Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals and more.

Later, Nate is joined by potential first overall pick and former Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who gives Nate an honest look into his draft prep, what about his college game will translate to the NFL (and what won’t), why he chose Indiana and much more.

(5:50) - Top 10 picks

(32:10) - Picks 11-20

(44:40) - Picks 21-32

(1:01:15) - Fernando Mendoza joins the show!

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