2026 NFL Draft Takeaways + 2027 outlook and more!

The Cover 3 crew is back with full reaction to the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down key takeaways from Days 2 and 3, why the SEC continues to dominate, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, an early look ahead to 2027 mock drafts featuring names like Ty Simpson, Arch Manning, and Jeremiah Smith, along with prospects to watch heading into the 2026 college football season. Outside of the draft, the guys hit the latest headlines, including Jeff Brohm’s contract extension at Louisville and Nebraska’s approved stadium renovation plans. Then it’s on to the mailbag with questions on BCS-era teams that could’ve thrived with NIL and an expanded playoff, the future of college fantasy football, and what happened to the buzz around Jamey Chadwell. 0:00 Welcome back! 1:00 Diego Pavia 8:55 Dylan Riola, Oregon Spring Game 13:00 Josh Hoover, Indiana Spring Game 17:54 CJ Carr, Notre Dame Spring Game 24:00 NFL Draft Reaction 35:00 Lack of QBs Drafted 41:00 2027 Mock Draft 53:00 Final Draft Thoughts 56:30 Summer School Announcement To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices