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Fantasy For Real
Fantasy for Real is a Fantasy Football, Dynasty Fantasy Football, & NFL Draft podcast focusing on the QB, RB, WR, & TE positions. During the season, FFR focuses on the biggest prospect news from College Football & the NFL, including a weekly 2027 Mock Draft. In the off-season, FFR dives deep into player profiles, rankings, & projections to prepare managers with tips & tricks to win their leagues. This show focuses on Fantasy Football, but it may be one of the best places to follow prospect…
Episodes
Fantasy For Real(#151) 2-Round SF Rookie Mock, AFC+NFC North Review, & Malachi Fields + Ted Hurst Deeper Dives
On today's FFR, I kick things off by breaking down GAST WR Ted Hurst & ND WR Malachi Fields before getting into the Divisional Review Series + the Mock Draft…
Fantasy For Real(#150) Carson Beck, Omar Cooper Jr., & Adam Randall Deeper Dives + Senior Bowl Best Performances & Jeremiah's Top 50
Today's episode of the podcast primarily features breakdowns of Carson Beck, Omar Cooper Jr., & Adam Randall. The endnotes today discuss the Senior Bowl &…
Fantasy For Real(#149) Fernando Mendoza, Elijah Sarratt & Mike Washington Jr. Deeper Dives + Reactions to Jeremiah Mock 1.0 & Senior Bowl Measurements
Today's episode primarily features Deeper Dives on Indiana Hoosiers Fernando Mendoza & Elijah Sarratt + Discuss DJ's 1st Mock & Early Senior Bowl Measurements…
Fantasy For Real(#148) Kenyon Sadiq & more TE Deeper Dives w/ Trigg, Joly, & Koziol + Mendoza & Indiana Complete Perfection
Today's episode of the podcast mainly focuses on FOUR Deeper Dives at the TE position headlined by Kenyon Sadiq. + Discussion on the National Title, Trinidad…
Fantasy For Real(#147) Carnell Tate, Max Klare, & Eric McAlister Deeper Dives + Redraft Rankings Review (WR/TE)
Back to the Deeper Dive series for the Podcast, with the first episode this week covering Ohio State players Carnell Tate & Max Klare as well as TCU WR Eric…
Fantasy For Real(#146) Top 50 BIG BOARD 2026 + Reactions to Dante Moore's Decision
With Sadiq declaring & Moore returning, the 2026 class is nearly set for the long haul, so it is time to rank the class 1-to-50+. Additionally, I will…
Fantasy For Real(#145) Zachariah Branch, Ty Simpson, Skyler Bell Deeper Dives & Why I would tell Dante Moore to head back to Oregon
Jampacked episode today with Deeper Dives for Z Branch, T Simpson, & S Bell. Additionally, a brief review of the QB/RB positions in Redraft & an update on…
Fantasy For Real(#144) Germie Bernard, Chris Brazzell II, & Eli Stowers Deeper Dives + Playoff Underclassmen ('27/'28)
Today's episode of the podcast features Deeper Dives into Germie Bernard, Chris Brazzell II, and Eli Stowers. Plus, which '27/'28 prospects have finished their…
Fantasy For Real(#143) Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Garrett Nussmeier Deeper Dives + Previewing a massive CFP Semifinal between potential QB1s
Today's Deeper Dive episode features Deeper Dives on Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, & Garrett Nussmeier. Additionally, Fernando Mendoza & Dante Moore…
Fantasy For Real(#142) K.C. Concepcion, Antonio Williams, & Cade Klubnik Deeper Dives, Scouting Reports, & CFP Quarterfinal Preview
Today's episode features three new Deeper Dives on K.C. Concepcion, Antonio Williams, & Cade Klubnik alongside previews for the four Quarterfinal match-ups in…
Fantasy For Real(#141) Makai Lemon, Jadarian Price, & Ja'Kobi Lane Deeper Dives, Profiles, and Grades
Today's show breaks down the three latest Deeper Dives from the podcast on Jadarian Price, Makai Lemon, and Ja'Kobi Lane. More on the CFB Playoff on the next…
Fantasy For Real(#140) Jeremiyah Love, Chris Bell, & Eli Raridon Deeper Dives + CFB Playoff Round 1 Previews
Today's FFR goes into Deeper Dives for Chris Bell, Jeremiyah Love, & Eli Raridon before discussing Round 1 of the upcoming CFB Playoff + discusses the NFLSE WR…
Fantasy For Real(#139) Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, & Jordyn Tyson Prospect Profiles and Deeper Dives
Today's episode of the FFR podcast is entirely focused on breaking down prospect profiles for Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, & Jordyn Tyson, three of the…
Fantasy For Real(#138) HeisMendoza is the clear favorite for the #1 Pick & DEEPER DIVES return with Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
Today's episode of the podcast features my Conference Championship reactions including with Mendoza Rising & Simpson Falling, covers the best prospects in the…
Fantasy For Real(#137) Comparing 2026 v 2027 Sophomore Production + Conference Championship Weekend Preview & Playoff Picture
Today's episode of FFR compares Regular Season statistics between 2024 Sophomores (eligible in 2026) and 2025 Sophomores (eligible in 2027) + A preview and…
Fantasy For Real(#136) FINAL 2026 3-Round Mock Drafts + Emmett Johnson's continued Rise
It's time for the final Risers, Fallers, and Weekly Mock Draft for the 2025 CFB Season. The Regular Season came to a close, and this series will also finish…
Fantasy For Real(#135) Recapping Every 2026 Rookie Mock + RIVALRY WEEK in College Football
This early Wed edition of the FFR podcast looks over every 2026 Rookie Mock from the 2025 Season going player-by-player and giving an overview of how things…
Fantasy For Real(#134) Dante Moore soars back into the QB1 conversation & major RB movers in updated 2-RD SF Mock w/ one week to go!
Today's early Monday edition of the FFR Podcast looks over the Risers including key players from Oregon, Fallers, and updates my 2-RD SF Mock Draft. Next…
Fantasy For Real(#133) Everything to know (for Fantasy) about the 2025 CFB Playoffs w/ Two Weeks Left + Week 13 CFB Previews
Today's FFR podcast covers some brief NFL Leaderboards for statistics like Yards per Route Run and Missed Tackles Forced, looks at Week 13 in CFB, and covers…
Fantasy For Real(#132) Concepcion Rises in historic Comeback, Simpson Stumbles, & a QB in the Weekly 1-QB 2-RD Mock
Back to the standard Risers & Fallers format as this week discusses Week 12 Riser Of the Week, K.C. Concepcion, as well as discusses the fallout from Alabama's…
Fantasy For Real(#131) Is Kenyon Sadiq too High & other thoughts on recent Brugler Board/NFLSE Mock + Week 12 CFB Preview
Today's show discussed Dane Brugler's Big Board, NFL Stock Exchange's recent Mock, and previews the upcoming Week 12 in College Football TIMELINE || Intro --…
Fantasy For Real(#130) Is Ty Simpson a Top 5 pick THIS Year, valuing 2026 Draft Picks + Risers, Fallers, and a 2-Round SF Mock Draft
Today's show takes on a bit of a different order as I begin by breaking down the 3 major QB games this weekend between Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza, and Dante…
Fantasy For Real(#129) A Big Weekend up ahead for 2026 QBs, Early Declare & Super Senior status by position, and some NFL Leaderboards after Week 9
Today’s episode of the podcast covers some NFL Leaderboards, dives into a discussion about Early Declare and Super Senior statuses, and then finishes with the…
Fantasy For Real(#128) Arch Manning & Antonio Williams getting back on track + a 2-Round 1QB Mock Draft
Today's FFR covers the Risers, Fallers, and 2-Round 1QB Weekly Mock Draft after Weeks 9 & 10 of the CFB Season. Last week had the 2026 Big Board and 2027 First…
Fantasy For Real(#127) First Pass at the 2027 NFL Draft Class: Is the NFL about to get a spike in WR Talent?
Today's show features a look even further into the future than normal, focusing in on the sophomores / 2nd year players around College Football. + as always…
Fantasy For Real(#126) 2026 Rookie Big Board: A Look at the Upcoming Class 1 to 64
It is Big Board Week! 12 QBs, 19 RBs, 24 WRs, and 9 TEs discussed/ranked. Not only do I have my 2026 Big Board today, but I am in the process of preparing my…
Fantasy For Real(#125) Deeper Dives Begin w/ Drew Allar + How Important is TE Prospect Production & Week 9 CFB Preview
Packed episode of the show today as on top of my NFL Notes and Week 9 CFB Preview, today's show will break down Drew Allar for the first "Deeper Dive" of the…
Fantasy For Real(#124) Carnell Tate continues to climb in new 2-Rd SF Mock + Frustrations boil over with LaNorris Sellers
New Risers, Fallers, and Weekly Mock Draft after Week 8, covering the ND RB Room, Carnell Tate, another poor week for Sellers, as well as diving into future…
Fantasy For Real(#123) Breaking Down 2020s 1st Round QB Breakouts at the Halfway Point + Week 8 College Football Preview
Today's Thursday show features the standard NFL Notes as well as a preview of a deep roster of games for this upcoming week in College Football. Additionally…
Fantasy For Real(#122) Mendoza & Maiava standing tall after a difficult Week 7 + Updated 1-Round SF Mock
An epic Week 7 didn't quite go as planned for some of the biggest names in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that just makes this week's Risers even more important. My…
Fantasy For Real(#121) Previewing a HUGE Weekend for the 2026 QB Class
Today's FFR briefly dives into my NFL Notes for the week, and then discusses all of the upcoming action in a loaded Week 7 for College Football, including…
Fantasy For Real(#120) Chris Bell balls out + more 2026 QB/WR Risers, 2027 Updates, & a 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
Back to Risers, Fallers, and a 1QB Mock Draft. This show covers the previous two weeks of CFB with the biggest QB/WR Risers, updates with brief notes on the…
Fantasy For Real(#119) 2026 QB Class ROS Outlook, Week 6 CFB Preview, & brief NFL notes
Today's episode of the Fantasy for Real podcast features the standard Weekly Game Previews for the upcoming week in College Football, and also dives into the…
Fantasy For Real(#118) 2026 NFL Draft Rankings Update: Positional Tiers and Projections
It is time to update some Rankings! This is really the first time sitting down with the 2026 Class exclusively since Early May, so it is time to see what all…
Fantasy For Real(#117) What might we Know about the 2026 NFL Draft today? + NFL Notes & a HUGE Weekend in CFB
Today's show dives into my post-Week 5 Rankings from the previous two seasons prior to the same rankings release on Tuesday. Very long show today including my…
Fantasy For Real(#116) Mendoza Moonshots Up 2026 QB Rankings, Risers Of the Year (so far), and TWO Round SF Mock
Today's Risers, Fallers, and Weekly Mock Draft will take a step back and look not only at Week 4, but at the biggest Risers so far in 2025. Plus, for the 1st…
Fantasy For Real(#115) Kraft Powers-Up & Week 4 CFB Game Previews
On today's episode of the FFR podcast, I touch on my news and notes across the NFL after Week 2. Additionally, the show highlights the games to look forward to…
Fantasy For Real(#114) Craver Carves Up, Another Mid QB Week, and 2026 SF Mock #2
This Tuesday's FFR highlights rising WRs and falling QBs for the 2026 NFL Draft. Aside from covering the most important Week 3 performances, today's show also…
Fantasy For Real(#113) NFL Notes & Reactions Week 1 + CFB Week 3 Game Previews
There is finally NFL football to talk about! Today's show features a full rundown of my reactions to Week 1 of the NFL Season + highlights the Key Players to…
Fantasy For Real(#112) Week 2 CFB Risers, Fallers, and NEW 2026 1QB Rookie Mock
On today's show, I discuss the fallout from Week 2 in CFB including the big game between Michigan and Oklahoma. Plus, it's time for another weekly mock draft…
Fantasy For Real(#111) Week 2 CFB Preview: Bryce Underwood v John Mateer in Primetime
With no NFL News or Games to cover as of yet, today's edition of the Fantasy for Real features primarily the weekly preview for Week 2 of the CFB season, which…
Fantasy For Real(#110) 2026 WR/RB Risers, Arch Manning Reactions & 2026 Rookie Mock Draft 1.0
Football is BACK! Reactions to the 1st Week of the CFB Season including a disappointing performance by Arch Manning + the first 2026 Rookie Mock Draft of the…
Fantasy For Real(#109) College Football is BACK! Week 1 Preview & Full Season mini-preview
Previewing the Week 1 Match-Ups and the Players in those match-ups most relevant to the four non-IDP positions: QB, WR, RB, and TE. Apologies any background…
Fantasy For Real(#108) Week 0 College Football Preview + 2026 QB Consensus, Injury Updates, & Bill
On this week's FFR, the Regular Season is (kinda) back. I'll be previewing Iowa State v Kansas State, covering injuries, and discussing Bill TIMELINE || Intro…
Fantasy For Real(#107) Redraft WR & TE Rankings + Summer Scouting Updates for 2026
On today's episode, I look into my WR and TE Rankings for the upcoming redraft season. Additionally, Brugler's top 5 positional rankings in Summer Scouting and…
Fantasy For Real(#106) Redraft RB & QB Rankings + Feldman's Freaks 2025
On today's FFR, I cover the top 50 RBs and 24 QBs in my Redraft rankings, putting an added focus on the tiers between the players. Also on the show, I look…
Fantasy For Real(#105) Positional Rankings for future NFL Draft Classes 2026, 2027, 2028, & beyond
On today's show, the 4-part Devy summer series comes to a conclusion with the part most people look forward to the most: the rankings. The top 15 QBs, 29 RBs…
Fantasy For Real(#104) ACC + B12 Watchlist & Breakdown -- Everything You Need to Know About College Futures Pt. 3
The final watchlist portion of this CFB series, after going through the SEC and the Big Ten, now it is time to go through every other team or as many as…
Fantasy For Real(#103) Big Ten Watchlist & Breakdown -- Everything You Need to Know About College Futures Pt. 2
Today's show is packed not just with a breakdown covering almost 60 players at the QB/RB/WR/TE positions in the Big Ten, but also touches on the most recent…
Fantasy For Real(#102) SEC Watchlist & Breakdown -- Everything You Need to Know About College Futures Pt. 1
Today's ep features an extensive breakdown of future Draft prospects in the SEC not just for the 2026, but also including underclassmen not eligible until 2027…
Fantasy For Real(#101) Redraft "Live" Mock Draft: 12-Teams, 12-Rounds, Every Pick
Today's edition of the Fantasy For Real podcast is the last in our redraft series, concluding with a full 12-Tm, 12-Rd, 1QB Mock Draft. I make every pick for…
Fantasy For Real(#100) AFC South + NFC South Redraft Review and Projections
Today's show finishes the redraft divisional series with the AFC South and NFC South. Additionally, I discuss the NFLSE 2026 WR Rankings in the endnotes…
Fantasy For Real(#99) AFC North & NFC North Redraft Divisional Previews
Part 3 of the Divisional Redraft series continues with the North Divisions. At the end of the show, I talk a bit about TE Start-Up rankings and discuss some…
Fantasy For Real(#98) NFC West & AFC West Redraft Projections 2025
Today's FFR goes into part 2 of the Summer Redraft series, focusing on the NFC and AFC West divisions. Additionally, the end of the show touches on some 2026…
Fantasy For Real(#97) NFC + AFC East Divisional Breakdown (Redraft) + 2026 QB Summer Scouting Takeaways
Today's show focuses on some recent news, briefly touches on the 2026 QB Class, but primarily focuses on breaking down the teams in the NFC and AFC East with a…
Fantasy For Real(#96) Redraft Projections & Rankings pt. 1: Methods & Surprises
On today's episode, the show pivots to a redraft mindset. While some of these numbers are relevant to dynasty, today's show will discuss the methods and some…
Fantasy For Real(#95) Start-Up Mock & PFF 2026 Big Board Pt. 3 + Prospect Age List '22-'25
Today's episode will wrap up the Start-Up Mock and 2026 Big Board series. Additionally, a look at prospect's ages in '25. Keep in mind rankings (particularly…
Fantasy For Real(#94) SF Start-Up Part 2, 2026 WR Mock Results, & Farewell Derek Carr
Today's episode follows up the previous episode, continuing our Start-Up Mock Series and our discussion on the 2026 Big Board at Fantasy Positions. Plus, we…
Fantasy For Real(#93) SF Start-Up Rounds 1-4, 2026 Early QB Big Board, & Devy Updates
Today's show covers the first 4 rounds of a SF Start-Up, discusses the PFF 2026 Big Board at QB, and update the show's Devy Rankings after some Spring news and…
Fantasy For Real(#92) Day 3 Breakdown + Rankings Controversies
On today's episode, I look over each and every player (QB/WR/RB/TE) selected in the first three days of the NFL Draft. I also talk about a few of my most…