Full Show | Thursday 04-23-26 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 2H 7M

Full Show | Thursday 04-23-26

from The Chris Russell Show

With the NFL Draft finally underway, the conversation opens with buzz around a new mock linking Jordan Tyson to the Washington Commanders at No. 7, alongside Chris Russell’s top three realistic targets for Washington and whether the team should stay put or explore trade-back opportunities. The discussion expands to a key procedural change, as the draft clock drops from 10 minutes to 8, with Russell and guests examining how that adjustment could speed up decision-making, influence trade activity, and potentially shape future drafts, including the upcoming event in D.C. NFL insider Doug Farrar joins following his one-on-one interview with Jeremiyah Love, offering deeper evaluation of Love’s skill set, mentality, and NFL projection, along with how he fits Washington’s roster build. Listener calls add to the debate over Tyson, trade-down scenarios, and broader strategy before A-MAC and Cowboy B join for a full mock draft running through picks 1–6 and locking in their Commanders selections at No. 7 with detailed reasoning. The segment also explores potential draft chaos, including whether the Jets could pass on an edge rusher, hypothetical trade-down movement with the Chiefs, and how those shifts would impact Washington’s flexibility, as Denton Day joins to help frame how evolving top-10 scenarios continue to reshape the Commanders’ approach on draft night.

With the NFL Draft finally underway, the conversation opens with buzz around a new mock linking Jordan Tyson to the Washington Commanders at No. 7, alongside Chris Russell’s top three realistic targets for Washington and whether the team should stay put or explore trade-back opportunities. The discussion expands to a key procedural change, as the draft clock drops from 10 minutes to 8, with Russell and guests examining how that adjustment could speed up decision-making, influence trade activity, and potentially shape future drafts, including the upcoming event in D.C. NFL insider Doug Farrar joins following his one-on-one interview with Jeremiyah Love, offering deeper evaluation of Love’s skill set, mentality, and NFL projection, along with how he fits Washington’s roster build. Listener calls add to the debate over Tyson, trade-down scenarios, and broader strategy before A-MAC and Cowboy B join for a full mock draft running through picks 1–6 and locking in their Commanders selections at No. 7 with detailed reasoning. The segment also explores potential draft chaos, including whether the Jets could pass on an edge rusher, hypothetical trade-down movement with the Chiefs, and how those shifts would impact Washington’s flexibility, as Denton Day joins to help frame how evolving top-10 scenarios continue to reshape the Commanders’ approach on draft night.

NOW PLAYING

Full Show | Thursday 04-23-26

0:00 2:07:24

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Chris Russell Show?

This episode is 2 hours and 7 minutes long.

When was this The Chris Russell Show episode published?

This episode was published on April 23, 2026.

What is this episode about?

With the NFL Draft finally underway, the conversation opens with buzz around a new mock linking Jordan Tyson to the Washington Commanders at No. 7, alongside Chris Russell’s top three realistic targets for Washington and whether the team should stay...

Can I download this The Chris Russell Show episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!