Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler NFL Draft Primer with Lance Zierlein + NFL Report Cards
Feb 27, 2025
Conor Orr, an NFL writer and analyst, joins Lance Zierlein, a renowned NFL draft expert, to delve into the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards. They discuss the impact of team environments on players and share insights on Matthew Stafford's current situation. Zierlein also breaks down the 2025 draft class, highlighting standout prospects and potential trades. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and critical evaluations of the NFL draft dynamics, making for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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Quarterback Prospects
- Zierlein believes both top quarterbacks, Cam Ward and Shaduur Sanders, will likely start but questions their long-term potential.
- Sanders possesses desirable traits like accuracy and poise but lacks arm strength for off-script plays, while Ward has arm talent but is prone to mistakes.
Jackson Dart Evaluation
- Zierlein wouldn't be excited about drafting Jackson Dart and compares him to Brock Purdy.
- He acknowledges a team might reach for Dart due to quarterback scarcity, potentially the Rams if they trade Stafford.
Favorite Player: Ashton Gentry
- Lance Zierlein's favorite player in the draft is Ashton Gentry, comparing him to LaDainian Tomlinson for his ability to create despite a weak offensive line.
- He considers Gentry one of the highest-graded running backs since Saquon Barkley.