Kevin Clark sits down with Trevor Sikkema, Lead NFL Draft Analyst for Pro Football Focus, for a deep dive into the future of the league. They break down this year’s NFL Draft class and explore how the college football transfer portal has dramatically increased the overall depth of talent available to teams. With more player movement than ever, franchises are seeing more experienced, pro-ready prospects enter the draft pool. They also examine how the 2026 linebacker class could shape the NFL for the next decade — including why Sonny Styles may be the best overall player in the 2026 Draft. The conversation highlights a clear shift in today’s game: speed is taking precedence over traditional size and strength, redefining what teams value at nearly every position. Plus, they predict when the wide receiver run could begin in this year’s draft and which teams may trigger the domino effect.
Time Codes:
0:00 Trevor Sikkema Joins This is Football!
2:52 Frustrations with players not participating at Combine
4:45 Caleb Banks will be first DT taken in Draft
10:20 Transfer Portal Creating depth in talent pool for NFL Draft
14:35 25 year-old Akheem Mesidor should be a high 1st RD Pick
19:03 2026 LB Draft Class will shape the NFL for next decade
21:47 Sonny Styles is The Best Player in 2026 Draft
27:05 Trevor's Biggest Miss in analyzing NFL Prospects
28:04 How strong is this OL Class in 2026 NFL Draft?
31:12 Who's measuring arms at the Combine?
33:59 Speed taking precedent over size and strength in today's NFL
38:56 When does WR run start in this year's Draft?
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