Football 301 with Nate Tice

Nate Tice is joined by NFL Draft expert Connor Rogers of the NFL Stock Exchange podcast to preview the 2026 NFL Draft’s running back and tight end classes. Nate kick things off solo with the biggest news from around the NFL, including his reactions to the Denver Broncos acquiring WR Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, the Minnesota Vikings signing QB Kyler Murray, the Kansas City Chiefs trading for QB Justin Fields and more.

Next, Nate & Connor dive into their position rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with the running back class. The guys go back and forth on their top prospects (Jeremiyah Love, Jonah Coleman, Jadarian Price & more), day 3 guys to watch, sleepers and more.

Next up is an intriguing tight end class. Nate & Connor go back and forth on Kenyon Sadiq, who else could be an early draft pick (Eli Raridon vs. Sam Roush), day 3 guys they love and more.

(1:00) - NFL news roundup: Waddle trade, Vikings sign Kyler, Chiefs get Fields

(19:30) - NFL Draft position previews: running backs

(54:05) - NFL Draft position previews: tight ends

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break out the NFL Draft big boards and discuss their top prospects to watch. The duo start with a big NFL free agency news roundup, including the fallout from the Maxx Crosby trade fiasco, the San Francisco 49ers making moves, the Indianapolis Colts re-signing Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray visiting the Minnesota Vikings and more.

Next, the duo dive into their latest 2026 NFL Draft big boards and discuss players they’re higher on than consensus like Max Iheanachor and Garrett Nussmeier, prospects they’re lower on like Makai Lemon and a few prospects they’re ready to plant the flag on ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

(2:10) - Maxx Crosby trade fallout

(17:30) - More NFL free agency news

(43:20) - Big board special: players we’re higher/lower on

(1:06:20) - Big board special: planting the flag on our favorite prospects

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Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald react to the biggest NFL signings so far as free agency chaos is in full effect. The trio start with their reactions to the blockbuster moves, including Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins, Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs and Alec Pierce returning to the Indianapolis Colts with a shiny new contract.

Next, the guys get into their favorite moves of free agency so far, including the Las Vegas Raiders setting Fernando Mendoza up for success, the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans spending big, the Detroit Lions shoring up their offensive line and much more.

The three hosts finish up with their least favorite moves (what are the New York Jets doing?) and their reactions to Maxx Crosby heading to the Baltimore Ravens.

(4:00) - Blockbuster signings: Willis, Walker III, Evans, Pierce

(15:40) - Favorite moves of free agency so far: Raiders, Titans, Panthers & more

(1:06:40) - Least favorite moves of free agency so far

(1:22:15) - More interesting free agency moves

(1:28:00) - Maxx Crosby trade thoughts

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Nate Tice burns the midnight oil to bring you his instant reactions and analysis to the Baltimore Ravens' blockbuster trade to acquire Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby. Nate breaks down why the Ravens made the splash trade, how the trade compensation stacks up to other big trades for pass rushers, whether or not it makes sense for either team and more. Nate also breaks down the Chicago Bears trading for center Garrett Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman and other news ahead of NFL free agency.

(00:15) - Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby!

(8:20) - Bears trade for Garrett Bradbury

(13:00) - Other NFL news: Geno Smith, Taylor Decker

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the top available defensive players available in NFL free agency. The guys start by reacting to the Los Angeles Rams’ blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie and some other breaking news from around the NFL (Drew Dalman retiring, Jonathan Greenard available and were the Indianapolis Colts right to give Daniel Jones the transition tag when Kyler Murray just got released by the Arizona Cardinals?).

Next, Nate & Charles dive into this year’s defensive free agent class, starting with a strong group of linebackers who could make an impact in the right scheme, a stout group of veterans on the interior defensive line, some intriguing edge rushers (including a few that could be acquired on the cheap), and an interesting (if not star-studded) group of secondary players. The duo also react to the news that the New England Patriots are releasing WR Stefon Diggs next week.

(4:00) - Rams trade for CB Trent McDuffie

(14:30) - More news roundup: Drew Dalman, Daniel Jones vs. Kyler Murray

(34:50) - Defensive free agent breakdown: linebackers

(47:45) - Defensive free agent breakdown: interior defensive line

(55:10) - Patriots release Stefon Diggs

(59:00) - Defensive free agent breakdown: edge rushers

(1:09:55) - Defensive free agent breakdown: cornerbacks

(1:14:30) - Defensive free agent breakdown: safeties

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