The Ringer NFL Draft Show Riskiest First-Round Draft Prospects, Ty Simpson Media Hype, Logan Paul Sacked Jalen Hurts in Flag Football, and Candle Scent or Celeb Baby Name
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Mar 25, 2026 They debate the riskiest boom-or-bust prospects in the 2026 draft, from fragile wideouts to upside quarterbacks and injury red flags. They dig into Ty Simpson’s tape, landing spots, and why small samples create chaos. There’s a deep dive on tackle and edge prospects, March Madness takes, a wild flag football recap with Logan Paul sacking Jalen Hurts, and a funny candle-scent or celeb baby name game.
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Monroe Freeling Is A Trait-First Tackle With Limited Experience
- Monroe Freeling is an athletic tackle with massive upside but limited starts, making him a high-variance, trait-based pick.
- Kelly compared him to Colby Mill or other long-armed athletic tackles who need coaching and time.
Reuben Bain Combines Production With Short Arms
- Reuben Bain Jr. has extremely short arms but plays violently and consistently produced pressures, making him a legit first-round upside despite measurables.
- Hosts listed comps like Shaq Barrett and Melvin Ingram and stressed his refined hand work.
Older Rookies Like Akeem Mesidor Carry Career Length Risk
- Akeem Mesidor and similar older prospects face a durability and career-length risk because teams prefer younger developmental players.
- Kelly emphasized Mesidor's age (turning 25) and foot issues as red flags for early-round investment.
