Draft Dudes

Who doesn't love a good comparison? The Draft Dudes bring you eight of their favorite 2018 NFL Draft prospect comparisons to date, including ones for LSU RB Derrius Guice, NC State DE Bradley Chubb, Washington WR Dante Pettis and Louisville CB Jaire Alexander.  In addition, Kyle and Joe outline four of their favorite "top plays" of the week that was in their studies for the 2018 NFL Draft and the 2017 NFL season. Joe tries his best to not gloat on a #VictoryMonday, while Kyle seeks silver linings elsewhere.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy an

Has the world turned on Safety Derwin James? Can the Buffalo Bills find the new starting QB they desire so badly this April? And what does Mason Rudolph have to gain by participating in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl? The Draft Dudes tackle all of these questions and more as they recap some of the latest developments in the NFL Draft realm.  Plus, tensions rise between Kyle and Joe as their rivalry week between the Bills and Dolphins edges ever closer. And the guys discuss a can't miss Bowl Pick 'Em contest with bragging rights and a prize on the line.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting cre

The weather is getting cold across the country, but the takes on Draft Dudes today are hot. There's just one Dude on today's show, as Kyle Crabbs brings his impressions on some of the players he's studied over the past week in preparation for the 2018 NFL Draft.  Kyle's thoughts on the show include Chukwuma Okorafor, Taven Bryan and Derrius Guice, all top tier prospects at their respective positions. With the NFL Draft now 133 days away, Kyle also brings a fun stat to the table centered around the number and the Buffalo Bills.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide ana

This year has been a great season for some late bloomers in recent NFL Draft classes. The Draft Dudes sit down to discuss how and why the development of some players is vastly longer than others. With players like Nelson Agholor, Kyle Van Noy, Todd Gurley and others enjoying career resurgences this season, each one is a case study in player development.  Kyle and Joe also break down their top plays of the week and offer a number representing the number of days away we are from the 2018 NFL Draft: 135.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feed

Let the hot takes commence. The Draft Dudes sit down to tackle six takes on the 2017 NFL Playoffs and 2018 NFL Draft. With the college bowl season primed to kick off next week, the time for NFL Draft buzz to begin building is now.  Between a potential early entree along the defensive line, a breakout star with a prominent comparison, the future of Lamar Jackson in the NFL and the front office changes in Cleveland, there's no shortage of waves being made in the NFL landscape.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on roster construction

It's still early in the build up to the 2018 NFL Draft declaration deadline, but a number of NFL Draft prospects have made their intentions known to leave school early. The Draft Dudes are here to break down some pros and cons of the decisions made by five of the notable early entrees as of December 6th.  Plus, the NFL Draft continues to close in, as it's just 140 days away. Kyle and Joe recognize the most futile offensive season in the history of the NFL, as it relates to the number 140. Kyle comes clean on a bet and discusses being the villain of the duo.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scout

With the college football conference championships in the books it is officially time to rev up for Draft season. The Draft Dudes have you covered, as Joe and Kyle break down some of the 2018 Senior Bowl attendees who have their early attention. In addition, the Dudes recap two of the best plays of the week in the football world and Joe gives Rob Gronkowski a piece of his mind for a late hit against Buffalo.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on roster construction, positional values, analytics, strategy, breaking news and, of cour

The boys are back! The Draft Dudes get the gang back together as Kyle and Joe hit the airwaves to offer their insights on the 2017 Conference Championship games. It will be a star studded weekend, as a majority of the Championship games will feature double digit NFL Draft prospects on tap.  Kyle and Joe also make their picks for each game.  With the calendar primed to flip to December, film study has begun for the 2018 NFL Draft. Kyle shares some notes from players he watched this past week, Texas LB Malik Jefferson and Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett. The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is

Draft Dudes is back ahead of the conference championship showdowns this weekend. Kyle makes a triumphant return to the podcast after a one-week absence and explains where the heck he's been. Kyle also pours one out for a prominent football program in the latest continuation of the weekly series, plus Kyle invites his girlfriend on the show for a segment where they each answer fan questions from the Draft Dudes Mailbag for #AskAshley. With the calendar primed to flip to December, film study has begun for the 2018 NFL Draft. Kyle shares some notes from players he watched this past week, Texas LB Malik Jefferson and Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett. The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft cov

The college football regular season has come to an end. With the landscape of the College Football Playoff having been shaken up with losses by previously undefeated Miami and Alabama this past weekend, the Draft Dudes podcast debates the merits of each team in consideration for the College Football Playoff.  With regular host Joe Marino joined by NDT Scouting's Ben Solak, the discussion also targets the coaching carousel of 2017 in college football, plus a fun stat on Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction-based analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets, or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedba

Happy Thanksgiving from the Draft Dudes! Roger Dixon Jr. joined Joe Marino to give some insight into what life is like inside a CFB powerhouse locker room. Dixon Jr is an alumni of the Florida Gators football program and he offers insight into what a college locker room is like and what dynamic the prospect of the NFL has on their players. We are now 152 days from the 2018 NFL Draft, a number that's relevant for one of the better QBs of his generation, Steve McNair. Roger and Joe also hit the games with Playoff implications to preview relevant NFL Draft prospects:  Georgia at Georgia Tech Ohio State at Michigan Alabama at Auburn W Virginia at Oklahoma Clemson at S Carolina Wisconsin at Minnesota The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or

The Dudes are joined by NDT Scouting's National Scout Jonah Tuls, who debuted his preliminary 2018 NFL Big Board this week at www.ndtscouting.com. The Draft Dudes enjoyed the chance to pick the brain of one of their own, as Jonah brings a fresh eye to the scene and offers some less heralded names to go with the household ones.  The guys also raise their glasses in the return of their new weekly segment: "Pour One Out". All three mourn the loss of Richard Sherman this year, while a lot of Big 12 Football sadness makes the segment.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysi

The Draft Dudes outline four impressive rookie performances from Week 11 of the NFL season, including two RBs and a defensive prospect who shined in his first career start. Joe also takes the time to outline his visit to Blacksburg, VA to cover Pitt-Virginia Tech. Kyle and Joe also offer up their respective play of the week, which extends into a discussion on shorter pass rushers and how to identify successful qualities at the position.  We are now just 156 days away from the NFL Draft, a number that has significance to a future 1st ballot Hall of Fame QB.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew

The Draft Dudes take a break from the weekly slate of prospects on a  light weekend of showdowns to answer fan questions from the Twitter-sphere. The Dudes alternate questions, ranging from schematic fits for specific teams to their favorite movies.  In addition, Kyle and Joe announce they've finally agreed to terms on their 2017 Heisman bet, which involves Game of Thrones and a mustache. Kyle also continues the countdown to the 2018 NFL Draft, which is now just 159 days away by honoring Josh Gordon.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on

As members of the Football Writer's Association of America (FWAA), the Draft Dudes have the honor of voting for an All-American team for the 2017 season. Kyle and Joe discuss their respective ballots (with six differences along the way) and who was most difficult to omit from the voting.  Joe also revisits a key wager in the coming weeks between the Dudes and Kyle introduces a new weekly segment: "Pour One Out". We are 161 days away from the 2018 NFL Draft and stick with the Dudes, who will have you covered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  * The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to

It's all about the exciting QBs on the Draft Dudes today. Kyle recaps his live scouting of QB Lamar Jackson, while Joe professes his fan-hood for one Baker Mayfield. The duo also glosses over some of the notable prospect performances in other games this past weekend. The Dudes also introduce a weekly segment, where they discuss some of the top plays of the week in their scouting efforts. This week included a football folly in Columbia and a spectacular one handed catch in Louisville. * The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on roster construct

We hope you enjoyed him the first time! Honorary Draft Dude Ben Solak is back in the saddle to help Joe Marino iron out the key watch points for the Week 11 CFB schedule. With Kyle playing hookie (he's at three games in three days), the guys enjoy the chance to poke fun as his "tea sipping" habits.  The guys also tackle some quick takes in a turbo round of all things about football. The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on roster construction, positional values, analytics, strategy, breaking news and, of course, the Xs and Os of the prospects

How much do the Draft Dudes hate your favorite team? Come find out. Kyle and Joe alternate picks through the current 2018 NFL Draft order to project some of your favorite names to new teams. The Dudes tackle all 32 picks with some quick analysis as to why the player would make sense.  Also, Kyle gives a tip of the hat to Washington State coach Mike Leach for his take on animal mascots and Joe provides some historical context to the number 168: which is the number of days away the 2018 NFL Draft is.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on ro

Baker Mayfield? Saquon Barkley? Bryce Love? Lamar Jackson? The Draft Dudes bring their top threes to the table, as Joe rejoins the show. He brings a hot take with him with his 3rd place vote. Meanwhile, both Kyle and Joe look around the CFB landscape after Week 10 of the season, as a few familiar names emerged to play big when the spotlight was brightest.  Today marks 170 days from the 2018 NFL Draft and Joe brings a great nugget about one of the game's all time greats.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philosophy and feedback on roster construction, positional

After a few lackluster weeks of match-ups, we finally have one worth sitting on the couch for all day in Week 10 of the 2017 CFB season! The Draft Dudes are fractured but whole, as Kyle Crabbs is joined by NDT Scouting National Scout Benjamin Solak in lieu of Joe Marino (we gave him the day off to mourn Buffalo's loss to the Jets) to break down six high profile match-ups to watch. Plus, Kyle and Ben pour one out for injured 2017 rookies Deshaun Watson and Zay Jones and discuss the merits of Broadway Joe Namath's career.  The Draft Dudes are all about the draft, and they’re here to provide insight behind their year-round preparations with NDT Scouting to ensure that they stay informed and up to date with prospect-related trends. Whether fans are looking for original input, reaction analysis of draft headlines via major media outlets or even a breakdown of the latest news in draft coverage, these Draft Dudes have you covered. No matter the time of year, the NDT Scouting crew is here to provide analysis, philoso