The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Steve Palazzolo
Mar 27, 2026
Steve Palazzolo, former pro baseball player turned data-driven football analyst and co-host of Check the Mic, walks through his evaluation workflow. He breaks down PFF grading, free agency fits like Kenneth Walker and Jalen Waddle, and grades the 2026 draft class. He highlights top and sleeper prospects at RB, WR, and TE, plus a few contrarian takes.
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DJ Moore Is Short Term Fit For Buffalo
- DJ Moore gives Buffalo an outside route-running answer to complement their slot-heavy receiving room, improving short-term offense alignment against Kansas City's scheme.
- Moore's contract and age raise medium-term concerns, but he fills an immediate schematic need.
2026 Skill Position Class Lacks Elite Blue Chips
- Steve rates the 2026 skill-position draft class around a 3-4 due to lack of clear blue-chip prospects and mixed positional depth.
- Wide receiver and tight end show relative depth; quarterback and running back are the weakest groups.
Jeremiah Love Looks Like Top Ten Running Back
- Jeremiah Love projects as the clear top RB prospect with a top-10 draft upside because of explosiveness, receiving ability, and bend.
- The main risk is draft fit and team context; top-10 investment depends on team willingness to spend premium capital on a RB.