The Sick Podcast - Draft Digest: NFL Draft & Scouting

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the chaotic NFL free agency period, the Maxx Crosby trade drama, the Raiders' offensive changes, quarterback evaluations, including Malik Willis, and Landon Robinson’s standout Navy pro day performance & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the biggest National Football League Scouting Combine storylines, why more prospects should test in Indianapolis, Taylen Green’s jaw-dropping athletic numbers, offensive line risers like Spencer Fano and Gennings Dunker, & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Navy Midshipmen defensive tackle Landon Robinson joins John Vogel to discuss his journey from Akron to the United States Naval Academy, transitioning from linebacker to defensive lineman, Shrine Bowl success, Combine snub motivation, NFL Draft preparation & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots, the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class led by Fernando Mendoza, debate long-term upside vs. “capable” starters, analyzes which prospects can truly elevate a franchise & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss Senior Bowl risers and fallers, offensive line standouts, quarterback takeaways, sleepers to watch at the combine and pro days, the controversial new College Football Playoff schedule & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame leak chaos, Shrine Bowl/Senior Bowl risers like Diego Pavia and Cole Payton, the biggest draft-week takeaways & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami, top draft risers like Rueben Bain Jr., the wild NIL/transfer portal chaos surrounding Darian Mensah & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the College Football Playoff surprises, quarterback draft volatility, Fernando Mendoza’s NFL projection, and major concerns surrounding the Hula Bowl & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the College Football Playoff chaos, transfer portal fallout, draft declarations, quarterback risers, coaching changes, why the Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall pick & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, American Bowl Executive Director Scott Phillips joins John Vogel to discuss his journey, launching a new NFL Network all-star game, “top of the eighth” prospects, and the Soldiers to Sidelines partnership & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Director of Scouting and Player Personnel of the College Gridiron Showcase, Mike Rittelmann, joins John Vogel to discuss the College Gridiron Showcase, detailing how the event uncovers overlooked NFL Draft prospects, draws over 150 professional scouts, previews its 2025 roster & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss college coaching moves, risers and sleepers in the upcoming NFL Draft, conference championship prospects to watch, and the state of the playoff race & more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the coaching carousel, the best player in the 2026 NFL draft class, 2 very interesting D-2 quarterback prospects, the strength of this upcoming QB class, the exciting crop of wide receivers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss the deep wide-receiver class, the overhyped quarterback talk, forecast a wild NFL QB carousel, debate Group of Five playoff résumés (USF, Navy, North Texas, James Madison), break down the Army–Navy uniform reveal, and circle Week 12 must-watch games & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Houston Cougars RB Dean Connors joins Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss his football journey, playing under head coach Willie Fritzand, his upbringing and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss through a chaotic coaching carousel, decode a bizarre QB class, spotlight sleeper RBs, under-the-radar prospects, break down culture wins from Boise–UNLV to San Diego State’s sneaky-good defense and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, University of Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey joins Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss his career, the Memphis QB room, learning new systems, the transfer portal and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel discuss media clickbait while breaking down breakout performances from San José State QB Walker Eget, Miami safety Jakobe Thomas, and Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell, plus Navy’s rise, BYU’s freshman phenom Bear Bachmeier, and Florida RB Jaden Ball’s emergence, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel dive into the struggles of this year’s quarterback class, the impact of NIL and the portal on development, rising surprises like Diego Pavia and Devon Dampier, media heat on Garrett Nussmeier, Dante Moore’s breakout, Louisiana’s new folk hero Lunch Winfield and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Joey Chestnut joins Emily Van Buskirk to discuss being in attendance for the exciting Tennessee vs Georgia matchup, Joey’s favorite tailgates, the best college football atmospheres, a funny story about the NFL draft, his thoughts on NIL and transfers, a cautionary tale for those deeming Arch Manning a failure so quickly, game predictions and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel dive into Week Two’s must-watch college matchups—from James Madison vs. Louisville on Friday night to Michigan vs. Oklahoma in prime time. They spotlight players to watch (QB Miller Moss, CB Chauncey Logan, C Bryce Foster, OL Jager Burton), trench battles to circle, week 1 recap and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Mike Huesmann and Dom C join Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss Week 1’s biggest performances, highlight standout players, debate QB struggles and surprises, and preview key Week 2 matchups across college football and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel recap a wild Week 1 in college football, highlighting Garrett Nussmeier’s command, Thomas Castellanos’ flash, Devon Dampier’s breakout, Rueben Bain Jr.’s dominance, other players who popped on the national stage and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel preview College Football Week One’s biggest matchups, including Texas vs. Ohio State, LSU vs. Clemson, and Notre Dame vs. Miami, while breaking down standout coaches, under-the-radar games, key quarterbacks to watch and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Mike Huesmann and Dom C join Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel to discuss week zero review, draft implications, spotlight emerging talent, debate team storylines, deliver predictions, betting insights heading into Week One and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Emily Van Buskirk and John Vogel break down College Football Week Zero, highlight standout players, explain why coaching insight matters in the NFL Draft process, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, United States Naval Academy head coach Brian Newberry joins Emily Van Buskirk to discuss coaching overseas in Ireland, evolving the Naval Academy’s offense with QB Blake Horvath, the impact of NIL, the transfer portal on service academies and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Southern Miss Golden Eagles head coach Charles Huff joins John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk to discuss his motivational approach to building a tough, disciplined team, his recruiting philosophy, lessons from coaching legends, the players poised to make an impact this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jon Sumrall joins John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk to discuss Tulane’s football philosophies, the love of football in New Orleans, navigating the transfer portal, building a strong locker room culture and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss the Shrine Bowl 1000 list, the Cincinnati Bengals' good news with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart, and the excitement surrounding Blake Horvath’s potential Heisman campaign, alongside other key updates from the NFL Draft offseason! Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on July 29th at 9:30 pm ET and discusses the recent Midtown Headquarters shooting. We extend our condolences to those who have been affected. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Boise State's head coach, Spencer Danielson, joins John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk to discuss his unique approach to team building, his impact on players’ lives through faith, and the standout talents like Ashton Jeanty, Kage Casey, Ahmed Hassanein, and Jayden Virgin-Morgan. The conversation also includes fun personal stories and Coach Danielson’s thoughts on the team’s upcoming season and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss the latest from Mountain West Media Days, the new SEC rules,  the rising importance of edge rushers in the NFL, Shemar Stewart’s potential return to college football, the impact of NIL and contract negotiations on player decisions and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss the American Bowl, the changing landscape of college football, coaching strategies that focus on player retention, Big 12's evolving competitive landscape and the future of college football and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk dive into the blockbuster trade between the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers, analyzing the impacts, implications, and future directions of both teams, what’s next for Aaron Rodgers, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the role of slot receivers, the profile of an ideal slot receiver, 2026 draft eligible quarterbacks to keep an eye on, the incredible depth of Penn State and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the evolution of NFL positions, focusing on the changing dynamics of running backs and linebackers, their evolving responsibilities, and the impact of bigger, more athletic defenders in a pass-heavy league and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NFL quarterback Luke McCown joins John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk to break down his NFL journey, what he is looking for in each position, the keys to transitioning from college to the pros, what separates Hall of Famers from the rest, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss how to scout defensive lineman, which teams drafted the best DLs, how Desmond Watson will translate to the NFL and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss full breakdowns of draft classes they found underwhelming, international game destinations, why the NFL Draft might leave ESPN, NFL schedule release reactions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss why the Titans did the best job addressing their current needs at the draft, the Eagles building a strong future, the Ravens picking 5 times in the 6th round, the Dolphins’ confusing draft strategy and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Emily Van Buskirk discuss the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward getting very little media attention, his chances of being the starter right away, Ashton Jeanty’s unique profile and his exciting potential with the Raiders and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback and 2025 NFL draft prospect Max Brosmer joins John Vogel to discuss the draft process, his career so far, taking part in the NFL Combine and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the NFL draft season, previews Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State, Drew Allar, predictions, highlights players to watch and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel discusses the Tennessee Titans getting the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, which of Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward should they lean towards, the Cleveland Browns facing multiple options with the 2nd overall pick, the New York Giants seemingly pursuing Shedeur Sanders, where could the Patriots and Jaguars go with the 4th and 5th overall picks respectively and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Justen Gammel discuss the elite running backs in the NFL today, how their value to their teams could impact Ashton Jeanty’s draft stock, Deion Sanders potentially coaching in the NFL, who is the #1 offensive tackle in the draft right now, major injuries affecting draft stocks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Mark Jarvis discuss the best talents in Boston College, why Oklahoma State has been disappointing thus far, rules for American players going to play in the Canadian Football League and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Mark Jarvis discuss the Matthew Sluka and UNLV situation, could Jalen Milroe end up being the best quarterback in this draft class and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel and Parker Blake discuss the recap of week 3, Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning, exciting matchups for week 4 of college football and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel, Mark Jarvis and Justen Gammel discuss Jalen Milroe’s development, what kind of player he could become, if we should buy into the Arch Manning hype, an exciting new tool developed by our very own Mark Jarvis and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Vogel, Mark Jarvis and Parker Blake discuss week 3 of college football, recaps and highlights around the league, notable game matchups, players to look out for, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices