The Five-Year Audit: Grading the 2021 NFL Draft in 2026

In this episode, Brian and Tom take a deep dive into the vault to revisit the legendary—and in some cases, infamous—2021 NFL Draft. Five years later, the "hit" and "miss" labels are officially permanent. The guys break down the diverging paths of the "Big Five" Quarterbacks: from Trevor Lawrence’s steady-but-unmet expectations in Jacksonville to the total reshuffling of names like Trey Lance and Zach Wilson who have found themselves fighting for roster spots on new teams. But it’s not all about the signal-callers. Brian argues that Micah Parsons and Ja’Marr Chase have become the true faces of this class, while Tom highlights the "Hidden Gems" like Amon-Ra St. Brown, who evolved from a fourth-round flyer into a league-wide superstar.