PROCEED WITH CAUTION | The Consensus On These 2026 NFL Draft Prospects May Be TOO HIGH

Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes - Daily podcast covering NFL and College Football scouting · Apr 7, 2026 · 31m

NFL Draft consensus faces scrutiny—are big boards overvaluing key prospects? Kyle Crabbs breaks down why top-ranked pass rusher David Bailey may not be worth a top-three pick, questions Monroe Freeling’s projection as a franchise left tackle, and explains why Keldric Faulk and Caleb Lomu could be risky choices for NFL teams. The episode spotlights emerging mismatches between online rankings and real scouting, highlighting power vs. athleticism debates, scheme fit concerns, and the hidden dangers of high-variance prospects.

Key analysis covers Ty Simpson’s NFL readiness, Cassius Howell's…