The Point After with Mitch Kaiser

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser does a way too early 2027 first round NFL mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro02:19 Way Too Early 2027 Mock Draft37:39 Outro

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser shares his NFL Draft Points After. He emphasizes the importance of patience in evaluating draft picks, highlights the best franchise strategies, and provides detailed analysis of first-round selections and late-round steals.Chapters00:00 Intro03:16 Good Franchises Stay Good10:45 Favorite Picks of the Draft15:54 Surprising Picks of the Draft22:35 Late Round Steals28:19 Quarterback Check-In

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser reviews his final Big Board going over his top 40 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft.Chapters00:00 Intro07:07 Reviewing Top 40 Big Board44:46 Outro

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and Dalton Wasserman from Preferred Walk-On do a full first round collaborative mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro01:22 Analyzing the Bengals-Giants Trade04:14 #1 Las Vegas Raiders04:43 #2 New York Jets07:07 #3 Arizona Cardinals09:50 #4 Tennessee Titans13:17 #5 New York Giants14:48 #6 Cleveland Browns19:07 #7 Washington Commanders20:10 #8 New Orleans Saints22:29 #9 Kansas City Chiefs23:40 #10 New York Giants25:43 #11 Miami Dolphins27:11 #12 Dallas Cowboys27:56 #13 Los Angeles Rams30:12 #14 Baltimore Ravens32:02 #15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers35:36 #16 New York Jets36:07 #17 Detroit Lions39:31 #18 Minnesota Vikings41:05 #19 Carolina Panthers44:00 #20 Dallas Cowboys45:24 #21 Pittsburgh Steelers47:56 #22 Los Angeles Chargers49:26 #23 Philadelphia Eagles51:42 #24 Cleveland Browns52:45 #25 Chicago Bears54:30 #26 Buffalo Bills56:24 #27 San Francisco 49ers59:47 #28 Houston Texans01:02:15 #29 Kansas City Chiefs01:02:41 #30 Miami Dolphins01:04:22 #31 New England Patriots01:05:50 #32 Seattle Seahawks01:07:58 Recap

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and Trevor Sikkema from NFLSE do a full first round collaborative mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro02:18 Conversation on starting rookie QBs07:04 Picks 2-511:56 Carnell Tate Conversation14:23 Bain vs Bailey16:39 Picks 9-1219:40 Conversation on Jordyn Tyson21:43 Ravens attack Interior OL22:22 Trevor's Buccaneers24:35 Picks 16-1929:02 Big Combine shortening Arm Size?30:10 Do the Steelers take a QB or not?30:55 DL/OL Picks37:56 Final two Picks38:56 Recap

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser ranks his top 15 Quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL Draft. Chapters00:00 Intro to Quarterback Rankings01:57 My Five QB Factors07:04 QB15 Diego Pavia16:40 QB14 Behren Morton24:48 QB13 Joe Fagnano34:25 QB12 Jalon Daniels44:47 QB11 Sawyer Robertson54:18 QB10 Joey Aguilar01:06:37 QB9 Cade Klubnik01:21:08 QB8 Drew Allar01:34:06 QB7 Haynes King01:43:35 QB6 Luke Altmyer01:53:30 QB5 Taylen Green02:02:26 QB4 Garrett Nussmeier02:11:39 QB3 Carson Beck02:29:54 QB2 Ty Simpson02:38:09 QB1 Fernando Mendoza

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and Mike Renner from CBS Sports do a full first round collaborative mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro02:45 First Round Mock 

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and Sam Monson from The 33rd Team do a full first round collaborative mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro/New Prospect Standouts02:20 Simpson vs Mendoza05:12 #1 Las Vegas Raiders07:08 #2 New York Jets10:59 #3 Arizona Cardinals11:39 #4 Tennessee Titans15:01 #5 New York Giants17:54 #6 Cleveland Browns19:34 #7 Washington Commanders21:55 #8 New Orleans Saints22:32 #9 Kansas City Chiefs24:29 #10 Cincinnati Bengals27:34 #11 Miami Dolphins29:47 #12 Dallas Cowboys30:55 #13 Los Angeles Rams32:55 #14 Baltimore Ravens35:08 #15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers37:41 #16 New York Jets39:20 #17 Detroit Lions41:34 #18 Minnesota Vikings42:19 #19 Carolina Panthers46:06 #20 Dallas Cowboys47:25 #21 Pittsburgh Steelers48:53 #22 Los Angeles Chargers50:30 #23 Philadelphia Eagles51:06 #24 Cleveland Browns52:51 #25 Chicago Bears53:50 #26 Buffalo Bills55:13 #27 San Francisco 49ers56:40 #28 Houston Texans58:27 #29 Kansas City Chiefs58:47 #30 Miami Dolphins59:51 #31 New England Patriots01:01:42 #32 Seattle Seahawks01:02:43 Recap

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and PFF Analyst Max Chadwick do a full first round collaborative mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro01:33 #1 Las Vegas Raiders03:06 #2 New York Jets04:38 #3 Arizona Cardinals05:41 #4 Tennessee Titans07:24 #5 New York Giants09:09 #6 Cleveland Browns10:49 #7 Washington Commanders11:52 #8 New Orleans Saints14:24 #9 Kansas City Chiefs15:11 #10 Cincinnati Bengals16:12 #11 Miami Dolphins17:20 #12 Dallas Cowboys18:53 #13 Los Angeles Rams20:44 #14 Baltimore Ravens22:06 #15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers24:00 #16 New York Jets25:53 #17 Detroit Lions28:09 #18 Minnesota Vikings29:24 #19 Carolina Panthers31:06 #20 Dallas Cowboys32:16 #21 Pittsburgh Steelers33:34 #22 Los Angeles Chargers34:34 #23 Philadelphia Eagles36:27 #24 Cleveland Browns37:06 #25 Chicago Bears38:40 #26 Buffalo Bills39:23 #27 San Francisco 49ers41:30 #28 Houston Texans42:32 #29 Kansas City Chiefs44:11 #30 Miami Dolphins45:46 #31 New England Patriots47:40 #32 Seattle Seahawks48:46 Recap

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser creatively blends March Madness bracketology with college football predictions for 2026. This is a fun hypothetical episode that explores team matchups, player impacts, and potential playoff scenarios, appealing to sports fans and college football enthusiasts alike.Chapters00:00 Explaining March Madness College Football Bracketology02:41 East Region11:11 West Region20:06 Midwest Region30:09 South Region38:31 Final Four

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and TJ Wengert from 32BeatWriters do a full two round collaborative mock draft.Chapters00:00 Intro01:45 First Round57:14 Second Round01:34:34 Recap

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser and PFF Analyst Dalton Wasserman do a full first round collaborative mock draft.Chapters 00:00 Intro01:27 Mike Evans new deal03:33 #1 Las Vegas Raiders05:37 #2 New York Jets08:23 #3 Arizona Cardinals10:27 #4 Tennessee Titans12:57 #5 New York Giants15:25 #6 Cleveland Browns17:35 #7 Washington Commanders19:15 #8 New Orleans Saints21:39 #9 Kansas City Chiefs24:05 #10 Minnesota Vikings Trade28:48 #11 Miami Dolphins29:54 #12 Dallas Cowboys31:31 #13 Los Angeles Rams35:34 #14 Las Vegas Raiders38:05 #15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers40:18 #16 New York Jets42:51 #17 Detroit Lions45:18 #18 Cincinnati Bengals Trade46:47 #19 Carolina Panthers50:40 #20 Dallas Cowboys52:11 #21 Pittsburgh Steelers57:15 #22 Los Angeles Chargers59:56 #23 Philadelphia Eagles01:02:35 #24 Cleveland Browns01:04:02 #25 Chicago Bears01:06:20 #26 Buffalo Bills01:10:42 #27 San Francisco 49ers01:12:03 #28 Houston Texans01:13:36 #29 Kansas City Chiefs01:15:12 #30 Denver Broncos01:16:39 #31 New England Patriots01:19:22 #32 Seattle Seahawks01:22:07 Outro

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser recaps his experience at the NFL Combine, highlights the top prospects and risers, discusses the fastest 40-yard dash times, and offers a critical analysis of quarterback evaluations and draft strategies.Chapters00:00 Recapping the Combine07:44 5 Biggest Combine Risers24:58 5 Fastest 40 Times30:30 Don't fall for a Quarterback just because they had a good combine

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser wraps up the final day of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis with Jon Ledyard from Audibles & Analytics to get his thoughts on the draft class.

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser interviews both Max Chadwick and Trevor Sikkema from PFF to get their thoughts on the draft class. Then, Gabi Sorrentino from Fox 19 Cincinnati joins the show to discuss what rumors she’s hearing on the Cincinnati Bengals and Bearcats.Chapters00:00 Conversation with Max Chadwick, PFF04:07 Conversation with Gabi Sorrentino, Fox 19 Cincinnati09:14 Conversation with Trevor Sikkema, PFF

In this Tuesday episode, host Mitch Kaiser is live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis interviewing multiple draft analysts getting their overall thoughts on the class.Chapters00:00 Conversation with Austin Gayle, The Ringer05:33 Conversation with Arif Hasan, Wide Left12:33 Conversation with Sam Monson, 33rd Team18:42 Conversation with Mike Renner, CBS23:51 Conversation with Dalton Wasserman, PFF

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser welcomes Draft Analyst Mike Renner from CBS Sports to discuss the upcoming NFL Combine and its significance for draft prospects. They delve into the importance of player evaluations, highlight key prospects to watch, and analyze the quarterback class. The conversation also touches on bold predictions for the Combine and rapid-fire evaluations of various players, providing insights into their potential and draft stock.Chapters00:00 Intro01:17 Importance of the NFL Combine04:56 Mike Renner's Top 3 Prospects to Watch at the Combine07:51 Fastest 40 Time Predictions08:48 Tennessee's Dynamic DB Duo10:46 Discussing Quarterbacks at the Combine18:06 Rapid Fire Player Evaluations30:12 Prospects with most to gain at the Combine31:56 Bold Predictions for the Combine

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser does his second mock draft of the year with both NFL and college football being over. This is a complete 1-32 first round mock.Chapters 00:00 Intro01:24 Mock Draft49:05 Outro

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser provides a comprehensive roundup of the college football transfer portal, discussing key player movements, team rankings based on transfer portal success, and rapid-fire player fits for various teams. The conversation highlights the impact of these transfers on the upcoming NCAA season and the transition into NFL draft discussions.Chapters00:00 Intro01:54 NCAA Eligibility Case: Trinidad Chambliss07:02 NCAA Eligibility Case: Joey Aguilar10:25 Transfer Portal Top 5 Team Rankings35:10 Favorite Individual Player Fits45:55 Outro

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser recaps last night’s Super Bowl where the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the New England Patriots. He discusses the standout performances, particularly from the Seahawks' defense and Kenneth Walker, while analyzing Drake Maye’s performance as the Patriots' quarterback. Then the episode transitions into a prior exclusive interview Mitch did with Drake Maye during his final season at North Carolina in 2023. The conversation is a look back at how Drake burst onto the scene and eventually went 3rd overall in the NFL Draft. Chapters 00:00 Super Bowl Recap: Seahawks vs. Patriots13:29 Drake Maye Interview (2023)

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser ranks his top 10 current head coaches in college football, providing insights into each coach's achievements, challenges, and potential for the future.Chapters00:00 Intro01:48 10. Dabo Swinney06:31 9. Steve Sarkisian09:53 8. Lane Kiffin13:09 7. Kalen DeBoer17:31 6. Marcus Freeman20:23 5. Mario Cristobal23:19 4. Dan Lanning26:31 3. Ryan Day29:49 2. Curt Cignetti31:14 1. Kirby Smart34:31 Recap

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser is joined by Trevor Sikkema from PFF to discuss the recent Senior Bowl. They delve into the standout performances from the week, highlighting rising prospects, small school gems, and quarterback evaluations. The conversation also touches on some rapid fire player evaluations and potential draft picks. Trevor shares insights on various players, their performances, and what to expect as the NFL Draft approaches.Chapters00:00 Intro01:38 Trevor recapping his week in Mobile05:56 Senior Bowl Practices vs Game07:23 Trevor's 3 Biggest Risers13:17 Small School Risers18:39 Ranking Quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl26:54 Rapid Fire Player Evaluations39:10 3 Prospects with more to prove42:16 Who will be drafted first from the Senior Bowl?44:48 Outro

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser reviews and ranks the last ten national championship games in college football, discussing the entertainment value, key players, and memorable moments from each game. He highlights the evolution of college football, the significance of certain matchups, and the impact of individual performances on the outcomes of these games. The episode culminates in a passionate discussion about the best championship game of the last decade, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in sports.Chapters00:00 Intro02:11 10. 2022 Georgia 65 - 7 TCU05:18 9. 2018 Clemson 44 - 16 Alabama07:42 8. 2020 Alabama 52 -24 Ohio State09:07 7. 2023 Michigan 34 - 13 Washington11:00 6. 2024 Ohio State 34 - 23 Notre Dame12:49 5. 2019 LSU 42 - 25 Clemson14:43 4. 2021 Georgia 33 - 18 Alabama18:07 3. 2017 Alabama 26 - 23 Georgia (OT)20:01 2. 2025 Indiana 27 - 21 Miami22:42 1. 2016 Clemson 35 - 31 Alabama

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser presents his way-too-early top 25 rankings for next college football season. He analyzes various teams, highlighting coaching changes, player developments, and expectations for the upcoming season. From the Kentucky Wildcats to the Indiana Hoosiers, Mitch provides insights into each team's potential and challenges, making predictions for the next college football season.Chapters00:00 Intro02:17 Teams 25-2111:23 Teams 20-1623:49 Teams 15-1135:58 Teams 10-648:06 Teams 5-101:03:20 Recap

After having tech issues last week, host Mitch Kaiser is joined once again by TJ Wengert, Lead Draft/College Analyst at 32BeatWriters to discuss the recent National Championship game, highlighting standout players and their potential draft prospects. They delve into the upcoming Senior Bowl, comparing it with the Shrine Bowl, and explore small school prospects who could make an impact. The conversation shifts to quarterback evaluations. The duo also engages in rapid-fire evaluations of various players across positions, including running backs and safeties, while sharing insights on their potential in the NFL. The episode concludes with predictions for players to watch at the Senior Bowl and the importance of showcasing talent in front of scouts.Chapters00:00 Intro00:56 TJ's Reflections on the National Championship Game06:33 Senior Bowl Participants from the Natty10:18 Comparing the Senior and Shrine Bowl13:33 Spotlight on Small School Prospects18:14 Quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl35:50 Rapid Fire Player Evaluations41:10 Skill Players at the Senior Bowl53:20 Michael Taaffe Safety Prospect55:08 Top Prospects to Watch at the Senior Bowl58:17 Outro

In this episode host, Mitch Kaiser is joined by TJ Wengert, Lead College Football/Draft Analyst at 32BeatWriters. The conversation dives into player evaluations, with a focus on quarterbacks and running backs who have declared for the draft, as well as those who opted to stay in school. The duo emphasizes the importance of making smart decisions in the draft and the potential impact of various players on their respective teams. They conclude with a discussion on defensive prospects from Ohio State and Tennessee, highlighting their skills and potential fit in the NFL.Chapters00:00 Intro00:32 Returning College QBs06:47 Early Draft Declarations11:51 Is Kenyon Sadiq TE1?14:04 Ohio State Draft Prospects22:58 Tennessee Cornerbacks

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser dives into the thrilling national championship game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes. He reflects on the game's pivotal moments, highlighting Indiana's historic achievement of going 16-0 and winning their first national championship since 1894. Mitch discusses the impressive performances of both quarterbacks, particularly Fernando Mendoza, who is projected to be the number one overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, drawing parallels to Joe Burrow's remarkable college career. He also emphasizes the successful college career of Carson Beck and why it should not go undervalued in history.Chapters00:00 Intro00:54 All Time Battle of Heavyweights06:09 Mendoza Rides Off Into The Sunset12:30 Carson Beck Career Discourse23:37 Ending

In this episode, host Mitch Kaiser addresses a technical mishap that resulted in the loss of a previously recorded hour long national championship preview with guest TJ Wengert, Lead Draft Analyst at 32BeatWriters. Despite the setback, Mitch provides a brief overview of the upcoming championship game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes. He highlights the physicality and veteran leadership of both teams, emphasizing Indiana's undefeated status and Miami's surprising journey to the finals. Mitch breaks down the key players, including quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck, and discusses their respective paths to the championship, along with the importance of defensive strategies and crowd dynamics in the game. Mitch also shares insights on draft prospects from both teams, mentioning standout players like Rueben Bain and Carter Smith. He concludes with his predictions for the game, favoring Indiana to secure their first national championship title. The episode serves as a concise yet informative preview, blending analysis with personal reflections on the significance of the matchup and the players involved.

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser does his first mock draft of the year with the NFL regular season ending and college football wrapping up next week. This is a 1-32 first round mock draft. However, my sincere apologies to the fanbases of teams 30-32 as my computer started having technical difficulties at pick 29 and cut the recording short.Chapters 00:00 Intro01:48 Mock Draft

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser reviews the thrilling semi-final games leading up to the national championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes. He discusses standout performances, particularly from quarterbacks Mendoza and Beck, and analyzes the implications for the upcoming championship game. The conversation also touches on the cultural shifts at Ole Miss and the challenges facing Oregon's coach Dan Lanning, as well as the uncertain future of quarterback Dante Moore.Chapters00:00 Intro03:36 Mendoza locked up #1 pick08:47 The Carson Beck Revenge Tour14:55 Ole Miss New Established Culture19:10 Lanning's Final Hill to Climb

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser and Eric Lilly preview the College Football Playoff Semifinal Games, including Miami vs. Ole Miss and Oregon vs. Indiana, while highlighting key players like Trinidad Chambliss and Fernando Mendoza. Then they discuss the current state of the Cincinnati Bearcats program and their recent performances. The conversation also delves into the transfer portal, discussing potential additions to the Bearcats' roster and the implications for the upcoming season.Chapters00:00 Intro/State of the Big 1205:32 Miami vs Ole Miss Preview23:46 Oregon vs Indiana Preview39:27 Cincinnati Bearcats Offseason Outlook

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser recaps the thrilling quarterfinal games of the college football playoffs, highlighting standout performances, surprising outcomes, and key takeaways from each matchup. The discussion includes Miami's unexpected victory over Ohio State, Ole Miss's comeback against Georgia, Indiana's dominance over Alabama, and Oregon's shutout of Texas Tech. The episode concludes with reflections on the implications for the teams moving forward in the playoffs.Chapters00:00 Intro03:26 Trinidad Chambliss Legacy Game13:58 Indiana Respect20:34 Texas Tech QB Struggles28:03 Lanning's Adjustments31:13 Miami's Line of Scrimmage37:29 OSU still in good hands

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser and Max Chadwick dive deep into the upcoming college football playoff quarterfinals, analyzing matchups, player performances, and potential outcomes. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of teams like Oregon, Texas Tech, Indiana, Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Miami, and Ohio State, providing insights into key players and strategies. The conversation also touches on the transfer portal, highlighting quarterbacks who could make significant impacts at new programs. With predictions and analysis, this episode is a must-listen for college football fans.Chapters00:00 Intro02:43 Texas Tech vs Oregon Preview12:43 Alabama vs Indiana Preview26:26 Ole Miss vs Georgia Preview36:05 Miami vs Ohio State Preview49:18 Transfer Portal QB Outlook

In this episode, Mitch Kaiser recaps the thrilling first round of the college football playoffs, highlighting key matchups, standout performances, and the implications for future games. He discusses the momentum shifts in games, the defensive prowess of teams like Miami, and the potential of rising stars like Dante Moore. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the upcoming quarterfinal matchups and the evolving landscape of college football playoffs.Chapters00:00 Intro03:41 Bama/Oklahoma Momentum Shifts05:05 Ty Simpson is still a First Round Pick09:38 Miami's Defensive Line can win them any game16:28 Ole Miss has a legit shot vs Georgia19:26 Dante Moore needs to come out this draft23:45 Power Four vs Group of Six

In this episode of 'The Point After with Mitch Kaiser,' host Mitch Kaiser is joined by Dalton Wasserman from PFF to preview the first round of the college football playoffs. They discuss key matchups, including Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Miami vs. Texas A&M, Tulane vs. Ole Miss, and James Madison vs. Oregon. The conversation also delves into the transfer portal, highlighting notable quarterbacks on the move and their potential fits at new schools. The episode captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding the playoffs and the future of college football.Chapters00:00 Intro03:12 Alabama vs Oklahoma Preview09:45 Miami vs Texas A&M Preview18:51 Tulane vs Ole Miss Preview26:22 James Madison vs Oregon Preview37:44 Brendan Sorsby - Transfer Portal41:39 Sam Leavitt - Transfer Portal46:24 Lagway/Raiola Team Fits