NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks The Ty Simpson Draft Debate + What Really Happens in NFL Draft Rooms
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Mar 27, 2026 A deep dive into what really happens in NFL draft rooms, from shifting scout evaluations to medical and security checks that move players up or down. They unpack how character concerns, cultural fit and team non-negotiables reshape boards. A spirited debate contrasts projection versus immediate value when weighing prospects like Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza.
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Security And Medical Meetings Can Drop Prospects
- Medical and security findings can dramatically move a player's board spot.
- Daniel Jeremiah recounts rooms where a security meeting or medical flags led teams to 'put a player on the backboard' or move him to later days.
Players Can Slide Dozens Of Spots During Process
- Scouting boards can shift a player dozens of spots during the process.
- Bucky Brooks shares moving a player from ~#20 to ~#33 after accumulating off-field intel and choosing to keep him outside the top 32.
Set Clear Character Non Negotiables From The Top
- Define non-negotiables about character from ownership down.
- Daniel Jeremiah advises teams set clear tolerance levels so they know which players are 'not for us' despite on-field talent.