The McShay Show Our Favorite 2026 Prospects and a Super Bowl NFL Draft Retrospective. Plus, Mailbag!
Feb 5, 2026
They highlight under-the-radar 2026 draft prospects like Dallen Bentley, Blake Miller, Skyler Gill-Howard, Chris Brazzell II, Malachi Lawrence, and R. Mason Thomas. They trace how the Patriots and Seahawks rebuilt through recent drafts and personnel moves. They also share Super Bowl betting angles, prop ideas, and answer mailbag questions about draft rounds, positional value, and college-to-pro pipeline.
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Big-Frame Vertical Receiver
- Chris Brazzell II is a large, ascending vertical receiver who improved drop rate to two on 99 targets this past year.
- Todd McShay sees him as a second-round prospect who offers big-play upside and zone awareness.
High-Motor, Convertable Edge
- Malachi Lawrence (UCF) offers productive sack numbers and a rush plan built on bend, hand work, and advancing the rush through contact.
- McShay views him as a depth-to-mid-round edge with upside if he adds 10–15 pounds and plays on a four-man front.
Slippery, Technical Edge Rusher
- R. Mason Thomas is an undersized but technically refined edge who uses leverage, variety, and slipperiness to win at a high level.
- McShay views him as a Day 2 value with proven production against Power Five competition when healthy.