#561: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of OL Class with Bill Carroll)

What this episode covers

1. Are Francis Mauigoa and/or Spencer Fano NFL-caliber tackles? Which of them deserves to be the first OL off the board and why?2. If we take this first round "tackle tax" out of the picture, would you say Monroe Freeling is worth the risk for say the Browns at 6 despite his shortcomings (lack of starting experience, raw areas in his game, etc.)?3. How much optimism do you have (if any) that Kadyn Proctor will have a far more successful NFL career than D.J. Fluker had and that Evan Neal has had thus far?4. Why should we be confident in Caleb Lomu's pass protection skills coming out of that Utah offense? Do you think he needs a "redshirt" rookie campaign in the weight room?5. Do you think Max Iheanachor is capable of being a Week 1 starter for whatever team drafts him?6. There were some rumblings at the Combine that several NFL decision makers believe Penn State G Vega Ioane is one of the few blue chip prospects in this draft. Dane Brugler of The Athletic shares a similar sentiment as he believes Ioane has a legit argument for being the best overall OL in the 2026 class given his combination of strong tape, high-level traits, and high-level football character. Just how strong do you think that argument is for Vega Ioane?7. Buy or Sell-Blake Miller (late round 1)-Caleb Tiernan (late round 2)-Austin Barber (mid-to-late round 3)-Markel Bell (early round 4)-Chase Bisontis (late round 1/early round 2)-Emmanuel Pregnon (mid-to-late round 2)-Keylan Rutledge (mid-to-late round 3)-Gennings Dunker (mid-to-late round 3)-Jalen Farmer (mid-to-late round 3)-Billy Schrauth (late round 3/early round 4)-Kage Casey (late round 3/early round 4)-Jake Slaughter (mid-to-late round 3)-Connor Lew (mid-to-late round 3)-Trey Zuhn III (late round 3/early round 4)-Sam Hecht (late round 3/early round 4)-Logan Jones (late round 3/early round 4)-Brian Parker II (late round 3/early round 4)-Parker Brailsford (round 4)-Jager Burton (round 5-6)

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