The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 – Too many draft mistakes made by the Lakers? Is Caleb Downs a fit for the Giants?
Feb 16, 2026
Jason Timpf, former college player and NBA analyst, breaks down modern draft trends and why international talent and the G League matter. He critiques the Lakers’ draft and roster missteps. They also weigh Caleb Downs’ fit with the Giants and discuss NFL draft value swings and potential trade targets.
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Safety's Rising Draft Value
- John Harbaugh says selecting Caleb Downs at five would be taking a potential future Hall of Famer.
- Colin Cowherd notes safety's value has risen and elite safeties now change defensive scheming.
Early Paydays Hurt Development
- Jason Timpf argues a decade of top American prospects underachieved after leaving college early for G League or early paydays.
- He links development gaps to work ethic, skill development, and lack of competitive structures.
Flatten Lottery Odds To Reduce Tanking
- Jason Timpf suggests flattening draft odds so all non-playoff teams share equal lottery chances to deter extreme tanking.
- He reasons equal odds encourage teams to build culture and compete rather than intentionally lose.