We're on the doorstep of the NFL Draft declaration deadline, and most of the big dominos have fallen. One big one, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, remains at time of the recording of this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Building the Beast. That's precisely where Dane Brugler and Dave Helman began their discussion. The guys also hit on the biggest decisions we do already have answers on, be they guys who are going to the draft or staying in school. Finally, they wrap up with a look at the CFP National Championship Game between Indiana and Miami.

Rundown (timestamps are approximate)

4:25 Waiting on Dante Moore

17:09 Ty Simpson headed to the NFL...for now

28:23 Guys headed to the 2026 NFL Draft

40:42 Guys staying in school one more year

52:22 Indiana/Miami CFP Championship Game preview

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