The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 976: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
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Mar 4, 2025 The NFL Combine shakes up the fantasy football landscape, revealing winners and losers among key prospects. Key performances of running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends are analyzed, with standout players gaining momentum. The discussion highlights how disappointing results can affect a player's future. Special focus is given to Tez Johnson, a lighter wide receiver, examining the challenges he might face in the league. Comparisons to other successful lightweight receivers add depth to the analysis.
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Prospect Guide
- Pre-order the Late Round Prospect Guide for $14.99 before the price increases next week.
- The guide includes profiles for combine participants, year-two players, model insights, rankings, and post-draft updates.
Combine's Impact on the Model
- The combine's impact on JJ Zachariason's model is limited to height, weight, and speed score.
- However, combine performance indirectly affects draft capital, which is a key model input.
Matthew Golden's Speed and Production
- Matthew Golden's 4.29 40-yard dash makes him a likely first-round pick, despite an average production profile.
- Golden's breakout score raises concerns, as few receivers with similar scores have achieved fantasy success.