The Ringer NFL Draft Show Top-10 WR Prospect Player Comps, Kirk Cousins is a Raider, and Ping Bodie Won a Spaghetti Eating Contest Against an Ostrich
Apr 6, 2026
They debate Kirk Cousins landing in Las Vegas and what it means for a rookie quarterback's timeline. A deep dive into the top-10 wide receiver prospects with sharp player comparisons and trait-by-trait breakdowns. A quirky historical tale about a 1919 spaghetti-eating contest featuring Ping Bodie and an ostrich adds a laugh.
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Mekai Lemon Brings Rugged After Catch Value
- Mekai Lemon projects as a rugged, slot-capable playmaker who wins after the catch and blocks well.
- Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz link Lemon to Jackson Smith-Njigba and Amon-Ra St. Brown for physicality and contested catches.
Jordan Tyson High Ceiling Hampered By Catching And Injuries
- Jordan Tyson blends explosive twitch and route suddenness with inconsistent hands and injury history, giving him high ceiling and bust risk.
- Hosts liken his release and footwork to Devante Adams but flag drops and prior ACL/collarbone/hamstring injuries as concerns.
Denzel Boston Is Big Contested Catcher With Agility
- Denzel Boston offers a rare combination of size, agility, contested-catching and punt-return ability that fits an X or big flex role.
- Hosts compare him to Cortland Sutton, Michael Pittman, and Ted McMillan for contested wins and fluidity at 6'4".