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Apr 10, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Pre-Draft 2026 Rookie DL Primer

from The IDP After Show Hosted by The IDP Show

With 2 weeks until the NFL Draft, it’s time to get to know some of the IDP-relevant names that you’ll be hearing in Pittsburgh and your drafts. We are going to go through one of the most sought-after positions for IDP, the defensive line. Hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis discuss what to look for when evaluating a DL, how the 2026 class compares to 2025, the premier names to know for your drafts (David Bailey, Reuben Bain Jr, Ahkeem Mesidor, and more), as well as other players to keep an eye on (including a DT or two). 0:00 Intro 1:41 The Process 11:52 2025 vs 2026 18:00 David Bailey 24:44 Rueben Bain Jr. 30:18 Keldric Faulk 35:47 Akheem Mesidor 40:55 Cashius Howell 44:48 Zion Young 48:54 R Mason Thomas 52:48 Other Names to Watch Check out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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