These Rookie WRs Are Much Better Than You Think

Matt Hicks joins Colm Kelly to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft class and reveal which rookie WRs could be true fantasy football game-changers, whose red flags are of major concern, and which late-round sleepers he's most excited about. They begin by taking a closer look at the quarterback prospects.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
7:00 Fernando Mendoza
15:00 What is Ty Simpson's ceiling?
20:00 Anyone else we should be watching at QB? Garrett Nussmeier, Mark Gronowski,
26:00 What are your overall thoughts on the WR position? Level of Talent, Depth, upside?
28:00 Are Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson your clear top 3, or does KC Concepcion or Denzel Boston factor into that conversation?
33:00 Any of those projected round one guys have red flags that cause you to doubt their ability to transfer to the NFL level?
36:00 The Day 2 crew concerns - Chris Brazzell II, Zachariah Branch, Skyler Bell, Malachi Fields
42:00 High-end sleepers - Bryce Lance, Ted Hurst, Kevin Coleman, Reggie Virgil, Cyrus Alle, Vinny Anthony, Chase Roberts
32:00 Outro

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HOSTS

RotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

GUEST

Matt Hicks (@TheFF_Educator) - The Rookie Big Board

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