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We are just one week away from all the projections, rumors and lies from being put to rest. The Draft is almost there. We put a bow on our 'Draft Deep Dive' series with Yahoo's draft guru Charles McDonald by looking at the top TE and OL prospects in this year's draft.Of course we can't begin anywhere else than looking at Georgia TE Brock Bowers and what type of impact he could make instantly in the NFL. McDonald and Harmon dive into what makes him a unique talent at the TE position and worthy of being a top ten pick.McDonald, a Georgia fan, recaps his illustrious career in Athens and what team fits could get the most out of him at the next level. Harmon wonders if some teams won't know how to use him and if that could lead to him sliding out of the top ten in the draft.The duo then look at day two TEs that could develop into starters in the NFL. After the break Harmon and McDonald look at the top ten OL prospects list from Nate Tice and dissect what makes each a first round talent. Harmon and McDonald agree that the OL position might be the deepest in top tier talent of any position this year.0:45 - We are in the 'crazy hot takes and lying season' part before the Draft5:10 - Draft Deep Dive: TE position this year... is it Brock Bowers and everyone else?5:45 - Draft Deep Dive: Brock Bowers29:15 - Draft Deep Dive: Other TEs to know in this class33:33 - Why we need to stop the 'Johnny Wilson should move to TE' talk41:50 - Draft Deep Dive: Top OL prospects you need to know Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

What do the Bills, Bengals, Packers, Rams and 49ers have in common? They are all contenders with 10 plus picks in this year's draft. Rotogrinders' Jordan Vanek joins Matt Harmon for the latest installment of our 'Teams that will shape the Draft' series to look at how each contender can maximize their plethora of picks next week.But first, the two start the pod by reacting to the Philadelphia Eagles extending WR Devonta Smith. Both believe it's money well spent but have concerns if the Eagles offense can truly maximize the WRs talents in their current offense with Jalen Hurts at the helm.The two then identify the six teams in this year's draft that have ten plus picks. Harmon believes five of the six teams are serious contenders next year and can use their picks to put them over the top. The duo starts by looking at how the Buffalo Bills plan on ushering in this new Josh Allen era without Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. The two then look at how the Bengals can make the most of the last potential ride withthe trio of Burrow, Chase and Higgins.After the break, the two look at how the Green Bay Packers and L.A. Rams can build off of last year's momentum with great draft classes this year. Harmon and Vanek end the show looking at what the 49ers and Cardinals will do with their ten plus picks.2:40 - Teams that will shape the draft: Contenders with 10 plus picks this year3:55 - Reacting to Devonta Smith's extension with Philly10:15 - Bills: How are they going to replace Diggs-Davis in new era for Josh Allen?23:25 - Bengals: Farewell tour for OG Burrow Band... time to think of Higgins replacement?33:50 -Packers: Time to GO, time to win now42:27 - Rams: Stafford 2.0 take next step?54:33 - 49ers: Make another Super Bowl run1:01:25 - Quick thoughts on what Cardinals do with their 10 plus picks Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

It's another edition of 'Mock Draft Monday' on the pod and who better to have on then the face of NFL Network's draft coverage and a giant in the industry. Daniel Jeremiah joins Matt Harmon to discuss his mock draft methodology, what he's hearing about this year's draft class and shares his favorite five picks in his latest mock draft. To start the pod, Jeremiah discuss what goes into crafting his mock drafts and how much he prioritizes what he's hearing from teams over his own personal assessment of players. Jeremiah gives his take on the QB class and if we really can see as many as six QBs go in the first round. Jeremiah than shares his five favorite picks from his latest mock draft including having the Chicago Bears take Washington standout WR Rome Odunze with their second first round pick to pair with Caleb Williams. Harmon and Jeremiah discuss what makes Odunze such a special prospect and why he'd be a great fit for Williams and the Bears. Jeremiah than discusses his selection of Washington QB Michael Penix going to the Raiders. While Harmon remains skeptical of Penix's game in the NFL, Jeremiah shares what he thinks of him and why it could work in an ecosystem like Las Vegas. Jeremiah ends the show revealing his least favorite mock pick. 2:20 - DJ's Mock Draft Methodology 9:35 - Tennessee Titans select OT Joe Alt18:25 - Chicago Bears select WR Rome Odunze37:05 - Las Vegas Raiders select QB Michael Penix44:05 - LA Rams select EDGE Laitau Latu48:40 - Baltimore Ravens select DB Cooper DeJean55:20 - DJ's least favorite mock draft selection Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Matt Harmon and the Yahoo Fantasy pod are back with part two of our 'Draft Deep Dive' series on the wide receivers. Charles McDonald and Harmon look at the Texas WRs as well as identify their favorite deep sleepers on day two and three of the draft. The duo start the pod by looking at Adonai Mitchell and Xavier Worthy and if either have true 1st round grades as prospects. Harmon details what makes each different and why fit and offensive ecosystem will play a major role in their success at the next level. Both share their concerns with Worthy's size and how it will translate to the NFL. Harmon also shares his thoughts on other day two favorites like South Carolina's Xavier Legette, Western Kentucky's Malachi Corley, Oregon's Troy Franklin, and UCF's Javon Baker. McDonald shares the strengths and weaknesses he sees for all of them. The two also look at the other 'other Washington WRs' in Ja'Lynn Polk and Jalen McMillan. To end the pod, Harmon and McDonald reveal their favorite deep sleepers that could be steals on day three of the draft.3:29 - Draft Deep Dive: WRs part two3:58 - Texas WR Adonai Mitchell12:36 - Texas WR Xavier Worthy 25:10 - South Carolina WR Xavier Legette33:10 - Oregon WR Troy Franklin 41:11 - UCF WR Javon Baker44:20 - Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley47:45 - Deeper Sleeper WR prospects Harmon and McDonald like Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

We continue our 'Mock Draft Monday' series with PFF's Trevor Sikkema joining Matt Harmon the pod. Sikkema provides his five favorite picks from his latest mock draft as well as his least favorite pick. The PFF draft expert also shares what goes into his methodology when crafting a mock, especially as inch even closer to night one of the draft.In his latest mock, Sikkema identifies the ideal landing spots for QBs JJ McCarthy and Bo Nix. He explains why both's success in the NFL will largely hinge on the coach and ecosystem they land in. Sikkema also shares where three elite offensive line prospects can help teams trying to contend in 2024 and set themselves up for the long haul.Sikkema also tries to identify what the Dallas Cowboys really need to come away with in this year's draft and shares the ideal picks in the first two rounds for them. He also shares his least favorite pick that has WR Xavier Worthy going to the Baltimore Ravens.2:00 - Mock Draft Monday2:45 - Trevor Sikkema's Mock Draft Methodology8:45 - New York Jets select OL Troy Fautanu with No. 10 pick17:40 - Minnesota Vikings trade up to No. 5 spot to take QB JJ McCarthy35:55 - Denver Broncos trade back to No. 22 pick and select QB Bo Nix44:05 - Philadelphia Eagles trade up to No. 12 and take OL Taliese Fuaga47:45 - Dallas Cowboys select OL Graham Barton with No. 24 pick51:05 - Trevor's least favorite mock pick - Ravens drafting WR Xavier Worthy with No. 30 pick Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald their 'Draft Deep Dive' series by taking a look at arguably the most loaded position in this year's draft: The wide receivers. Given how many notable prospects are in this class we decided to break the position series into two parts. Part one looks at most of the prospects that will likely go in the first two days of the draft.But before diving into this year's WR class the two react to one of the biggest WR moves of the offseason, as the Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 2nd round pick. Harmon and McDonald look at the fantasy ripple effect for both teams as well as how this could impact the Bills decisions in this year's draft. Both believe the Bills could get aggressive early in the draft to try and land one of the top WR prospects.Speaking of those WR prospects, Harmon reveals the 8 guys he's studied the most heading into the draft. The two start by looking at the 'top 3' tier and if anything separates Marvin Harrison, Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze. Harmon and McDonald also attempt to identify which would be the best fits for each of the WRs.To end the show, Harmon and McDonald look at 5 other WR prospects that could go in the first round or be top end picks in the second round. Harmon also identifies his favorite day two sleeper at the WR . 3:45 - Ripple effect for both the Texans and Bills after Stefon Diggs trade19:00 - Draft Deep Dive: Marvin Harrison Jr.26:00 - Draft Deep Dive: Malik Nabers32:00 - Draft Deep Dive: Rome Odunze42:30 - Draft Deep Dive: Brian Thomas Jr. 49:15 - Draft Deep Dive: Ladd McConkey 55:00 - Draft Deep Dive: Keon Coleman 59:45 - Draft Deep Dive: Roman Wilson 1:03:10 - Draft Deep Dive: Rickey Pearsall Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

We continue our 'Teams that will shape the Draft' series by looking at three teams - Cardinals, Chargers, Falcons- in the top 10 who have a settled QB situation, but could play a major role in potentially trading with other teams who could be looking for a rookie QB early. The Athletic's Robert Mays joins Matt Harmon to breakdown how these teams can best leverage their unique situations.Harmon and Mays first look at the Arizona Cardinals who hold the No. 4 pick in the draft as well as ten other picks in the draft. The duo debate if it makes sense for the Cardinals to stay at four and take the best WR prospect available or if they could still grab one if they trade down. The two discuss if the Cardinals are one good draft away from being a contender in the NFC.The two then discuss the Los Angeles Chargers who hold the No. 5 pick and eight other picks. Harmon and Mays discuss if we should buy into Jim Harbaugh's comments about the importance of the offensive line. The two then debate if the Chargers should embrace a full rebuild given the state of their roster. Mays also wonders what the trade market and value would be for the No. 5 pick if the top four picks are QB. To end the show the two look at the Atlanta Falcons and what they need to do with the No. 8 pick now that they have Kirk Cousins as their QB in 2024. The two agree the path to contention in the NFC for the Falcons is real. Harmon is over the moon about Drake London's potential in 2024. Mays ponders if a team built the way the Falcons are can actually win a Super Bowl. 2:50 - Teams that shape the Draft: Teams in top 10 who don't need a QB4:00 - Arizona Cardinals: Stay at No. 4 and take a WR or trade back?22:55 - L.A. Chargers: Does this team need to accept they're in a full rebuild? + What's trade market for No. 5 pick?44:30 - Atlanta Falcons: Time to invest in defense? + Are they ready to contend? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

'Mock Draft Monday' rolls on ESPN's Field Yates joining Matt Harmon to break down his latest mock draft. Harmon has Yates break down his mock draft methodology and what goes into his decision making when placing certain prospects on certain teams.Yates shares his dream landing spot for Marvin Harrison Jr. and why he could be the best rookie WR in fantasy we've seen in a long time. Yates dives into what the Atlanta Falcons can do with their pick now that they have Kirk Cousins and whether they should invest in another offensive piece or grab one of the top defensive prospects in the draft.Yates then shares his favorite mock selections to some of the top NFC contenders. The Eagles shore up their questionable secondary, the Lions finally get another EDGE to compliment Aidan Hutchinson and the 49ers make a splash pick to end the first round.Harmon and Yates end the show discussing his least favorite pick and if he thinks prospects like Michael Penix and Bo Nix will sneak into the first round.3:30 - Field Yates' Mock Draft Methodology8:00 - Arizona Cardinals draft WR Marvin Harrison Jr.15:30 - Atlanta Falcons draft EDGE Dallas Turner18:55 - Philadelphia Eagles draft CB Nate Wiggins22:30 - Lions draft EDGE Darius Robinson25:40 - San Francisco 49ers draft OT Amarius Mims28:45 - Field's least favorite pick of his mock (and why Bo Nix is likely going round 1) Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Our draft deep dive on skill prospects continues with a look at the 2024 RB class. Charles McDonald and Matt Harmon look at the top running back prospects and which can make an instant contribution on the field and for fantasy teams this season.The duo starts the pod by looking at the draft class as a whole and compare it to the 2023 class. While there's no Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs in this year's class, McDonald and Harmon believe the top guys in this class could be instant contributors if they land in the right situations.Harmon and McDonald start the deep dive by looking at Texas RB Jonathon Brooks and what concerns there may be for him coming off a late season ACL injury. Harmon examines the potential fit Brooks could be for the Dallas Cowboys, a team that will likely be RB hunting day two of the draft. The duo also debate who will go off the board first this year between Trey Benson and Blake Corum.The two end the pod by looking at prospects like Bucky Irving, Marshawn Lloyd, Jaylen Wright and Braleon Allen. The two end the show providing their sleeper RB prospects.2:00 - 2024 RB Draft class as a whole: No Bijan or Gibbs... but specilazied guys are plenty10:50 - Draft Deep Dive: Jonathon Brooks17:50 - Draft Deep Dive: Trey Benson24:15 - Draft Deep Dive: Blake Corum33:45 - Draft Deep Dive: Bucky Irving37:20 - Draft Deep Dive: Marshawn Lloyd45:25 - Draft Deep Dive: Audric Estime 46:40 - Draft Deep Dive: Jaylen Wright53:00 - Draft Deep Dive: Braleon Allen55:30 -Charles and Matt share their deep sleeper RB prospect Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

To help kick off our 'Teams that will shape the Draft' series on the pod, Bleacher Report's QB wizard Derrik Klassen joins Matt Harmon to breakdown the teams that hold the top three pick. The pair dive into the state of the franchise for the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots and how each of the three fits with the top QB prospects in this year's draft.While it's assumed at this point Caleb Williams is headed to Chicago, the two breakdown what makes Williams a spectacular prospect and what his fit looks like with Bears new OC Shane Waldron. The two also debate what the Bears should do with the No. 9 pick and why a prospect like Brock Bowers could be a fun idea with that pick.The two then discuss the state of the Washington Commanders and why it could be a mistake to pass on Drake Maye with the No. 2 pick. While Harmon is skeptical of the recent news Washington could take JJ McCarthy he is sold Washington will take a QB with the pick. Klassen and Harmon breakdown the type of QB and fit Jayden Daniels would be for the Commanders offense.To end the show the two discuss what the New England Patriots should do with the No. 3 pick. Klassen thinks they shouldn't hesitate to draft Maye if he falls to them but would want them to trade back if Williams and Maye are off the board. Harmon and Klassen also identify which teams are in the best position to jump up to No. 3 if the Patriots want to move out.2:00 - Teams that shape the draft series: Top 3 teams4:15 - Chicago Bears at No. 1: Draft Caleb Williams and build around him?8:15 - Derrik Klassen breaks down what makes Caleb Williams an awesome QB prospect17:45 - Examining Shane Waldron's fit with Caleb Williams as Bears OC21:50 - What should Bears do with No. 9 pick? Edge, WR... or Brock Bowers??31:30 - Washington Commanders at No. 2: Likely won't be Drake Maye.... but should it be?33:15 - Derrik Klassen breaks down why people are concerned about Drake Maye (and shouldn't be)37:20 - Addressing the JJ McCarthy smoke around the Commanders + Jayden Daniels fit in Washington49:15 - Beyond pick No. 2... what are the biggest needs for Washington?50:20 - New England at No. 3: Trade pick or take Maye if he falls?1:01:20 - Who is most likely team to trade for No. 3 pick: Minny, LV and who? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/