Undrafted Rookie
New American football fans learn about the NFL in the simplest way possible - by starting a podcast.We are UK-based fans who know very little about America's funny version of rugby and we want to learn.We'll talk about the UK fan experience and educate ourselves about the complex and mysterious nature of the game the Americans call "football".Instagram: @UndraftedRookieBluesky: undraftedrookie.bsky.socialEmail: undraftedrookiepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AFC West - Chiefs' Offensive Woes & Broncos' Impressive Secondary
Our final division round-up of the AFC. We're looking at each team in the AFC West to try and get a sense of what shape they'll be in for the 2025 NFL season.
We're talking...
Do the Denver Broncos have the best secondary in the NFL?Can Jim Harbaugh continue to lead the Los Angeles Chargers in the right direction? Can the Kansas City Chiefs return to being an offensive powerhouse? Will Travis Kelce be a part of that?Will the big additions of Pete Carroll, Geno Smith, and Ashton Jeanty, get the Las Vegas Raiders...AFC South - Anthony Richardson Struggles & Texans Super Bowl Ready?
Which NFL division comes under the microscope this week? That's right, the clue was in the title all along, it's the AFC South. Everyone's (least) favourite division.
This week we're talking...
Can Indianapolis Colts succeed with Anthony Richardson (or Daniel Jones) or will they be looking to fix their QB spot in 2026.Will Liam Coen and Travis Hunter be able to inject some juice into the Jacksonville Jaguars organisation? How close are the Texans to a real Super Bowl run? If they can sort the offensive line out then they may be closer than people...AFC North - Browns' Silly QB Situation & Bengals Being Bengals
The second of our divisional overviews for the 2025 NFL season. Last week was the AFC East, this week is the AFC North, who knows what will come next.
This week we're talking...
The frankly bonkers quarterback situation at the Cleveland Browns where they have four brand new signal callers.The Cincinnati Bengals doing very well go get their star WRs paid and are now dragging their feet and failing to pay their defensive guys - even though one of them is a rookie. Aaron Rodgers and expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers.+ something about Baltimore Ravens<...AFC East - Bills Run it Back & New Regimes in New York and New England
We begin our divisional round up of the NFL for 2025 by looking at the AFC East.
We're talking...
Can the Buffalo Bills run it back without improving their wide receiver room? Can they get over the hump and finally beat the Chiefs in the playoffs?What do we make of the Miami Dolphins in 2025? With Jalen Ramsey apparently heading for the door, can Mike McDaniel and his team recapture the heights of 2023?Why is John overdosing on the New York Jets cool-aid? Can Justin Fields really do what Aaron Rodgers couldn't and turn this seemingly...Guys We're Rooting For in 2025 - Christian McCaffrey, Xavier Legette, Louis Rees-Zammit + more...
This week we're looking at the players from around the league that we're all secretly rooting for for the upcoming 2025 NFL season.
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<...Ranked: Top 20 Fantasy Rookies - Travis Hunter or Cam Ward? Where To Put Tyler Shough?
This week we are ranking rookies for the upcoming 2025 NFL fantasy season.
It's not a well defined exercise and it doesn't entirely work, but we give it a go.
We're talking...
How high can you draft Jacksonville Jaguars' Travis Hunter this year? How good can Cam Ward be in a limited Titans team? Can Tyler Shough be fantasy relevant this year if he holds onto the New Orleans Saints starting job?Instagram: @UndraftedRookie
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Ranked: Fantasy WRs and TEs - Brock Bowers or George Kittle & Tyreek Hill falls out of Top 10
Second week in a row we are ranking stuff. This week it's wide receivers and tight ends - for fantasy football of course - for the upcoming NFL season.
We debate...
Brock Bowers or George Kittle to be TE1?How far can Tyreek Hill fall?Will Davante Adams' presence in LA impact Puka Nacua's fantasy production?Lots of questions, no answers.
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Ranked: Fantasy QBs and RBs - Bo Nix Over Jared Goff & Bucky Irving Into Top 10
NFL Fantasy season is almost here (kind of), so we're ranking the top 10 quarterbacks and running backs for you upcoming fantasy drafts.
We're talking...
Jared Goff or Brock Purdy?How good can Bucky Irving really be?Is Ashton Jeanty a safe bet?Instagram: @UndraftedRookie
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NFC Draft Review - Giants Trade Up for Jaxson Dart & Falcons Gamble on Extra Edge Rusher
The second half of our NFL Draft Review, this one focussed on the NFC.
We're talking...
New York Giants trading back in to the first round to acquire Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson DartAtlanta Falcons giving up a future first round pick to take Tennessee's James Pearce Jr.Detroit Lions having a typically questionable draft - but it's worked out alright for them in recent years so who are we to judge.Instagram: @UndraftedRookie
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AFC Draft Review - Shedeur Sanders Slides & Jacksonville Make a Splash
Our post- NFL Draft review is here. We've divided it into two halves (for our own sanity as much as anything) - so this week we're only discussing the AFC.
A couple of big storylines that we're talking about:
Shedeur Sanders falls all the way to the fifth round(!) before getting taken by the Cleveland BrownsJacksonville Jaguars gives over some serious draft capital to trade up to draft unicorn prospect Travis HunterPittsburgh Steelers don't take a premium quarterback (sorry Will Howard) so all arrows point to Aaron Rodgers being the next signal caller in Pittsburgh.<...The Final Mock Draft - Sanders Falls Out Top 10 & A Rush on Edge Defenders
The perfectly on-time and not at all late Mock Draft episode. Technically, this episode came out before the first round of the NFL Draft so it still counts.
We take it turns to make selections for what we are calling the Final Mock Draft (trademark pending) - because it comes out only 1 hour before the draft actually starts.
It is not at all scientific and is just based on vibes and whispers.
In it, we have Shedeur Sanders falling right the way down to the Pittsburgh Steelers at pick 21, and a total...
Prospects Corner #5 - Tyler Shough, Jihaad Campbell, Shemar Stewart + more
The final episode before the NFL draft! We're talking about some key prospects that will no doubt be drafted, they are...
Prospects Corner #4 - Travis Hunter, Mason Graham, Dillon Gabriel + more
We rebound from our disaster episode last week with a bumper edition of everyone's favourite nook - prospects corner.
We're discussing some of the more intriguing prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft this week....
Travis Hunter - A truly unique cornerback AND wide receiver who shone playing for Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes. Mason Graham - An elite defensive tackle who was a key part of the national title-winning Michigan Wolverines' side.Dillon Gabriel - A quarterback who is a 6-year veteran of the college game who recently led the Oregon Ducks to an unbeaten season. We...Prospects Corner #3 (second attempt) - Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, Will Johnson + more
Someone forgot to record this week's episode at the first time of asking. It was me. So this is a drastically reduced, in both length and quality, version 2 of our episode that we had planned.
We are, extremely briefly, discussing... Colorado Buffaloes' signal caller, Shedeur Sanders; Alabama quarterback, Jalen Milroe. LSU's star offensive Tackle, Will Campbell; Michigan's elite corner back, Will Johnson; Georgia's excellent linebacker / edge rusher, Jalon Walker; and Missouri wide receiver, Luther Burden III.
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Prospects Corner #2 - Ashton Jeanty, Abdul Carter, Quinn Ewers + more
We're back in prospects corner this week reviewing a few more of the top prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft.
This week we're talking...
Potential number 1 overall pick out of Penn State, edge-rusher Abdul Carter; One of the best running back prospects of all time, Boise State's Ashton Jeanty; A title-winning tight end, Michigan's Colston Loveland; Texas Longhorns' intriguing quarter back prospect, Quinn Ewers; and Two elite offensive tackle prospects, Texas Longhorn Kelvin Banks Jr. and Ohio State Buckeye Josh Simmons.
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<...Prospects Corner #1 - Cam Ward, Tetairoa McMillan, Tyler Warren, + more
It's the return of draft season in the NFL and that means the return of Prospects Corner - our returning feature, with its own theme music, where we examine some of the most promising prospects for the upcoming NFL draft.
This week we're talking...
Miami Hurricanes quarterback, and number 1 overall pick contender, Cam Ward; Potentially the best wide receiver in the draft, Tetairoa McMillan; Maybe the top Tight End of a great draft class, Penn State's Tyler Warren; An intriguing quarterback prospect who could be a real surprise on draft night, Jaxson Dart from...
Free Agency Nonsense - Sam Darnold to Seattle, DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh, Joey Bosa to Buffalo + more...
The new NFL league year is officially here and there have been a lot of moving pieces to keep up to date with. Luckily for Paul, John has kept up to date with all the movers and shakers to shout at him over an hour of podcast recording. Strap in.
We're talking... The shock trade that saw Geno Smith go to Vegas, DK Metcalf going to join George Pickens and a quarterback TBC in Pittsburgh. We're also rattling through the long list of names that the San Francisco 49ers have lost - but don't worry they've...
Deebo Traded, Stafford Stays & 2024 Season Quiz
Final episode before the new league year officially begins next week so we're doing a little quiz. John wrote it, Paul hates it, usual shtick.
We also catch-up on some of this week's news including Deebo Samuel's trade to the Washington Commanders, and Matthew Stafford's decision to remain at the Los Angeles Rams for another year (or more).
Also Paul's flat might be haunted.
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QB Ranking 2024 - Brock Purdy over Geno Smith?
With the NFL still in full off-season mode (sorry NFL combine), we're looking back at the 2024 season and ranking all 32 of the starting quarterbacks.
We debate long over Geno Smith or Brock Purdy, Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins (easy), Bo Nix or CJ Stroud. All vibes-based really but honestly who cares.
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Episode 100 - Rookie Re-Draft
It's episode number 100 this week. We only realised this last minute so it's just a normal episode.
This week we're ranking / re-drafting the 2024 NFL draft class. We're not necessarily on the same page with this one and have not entirely understood the assignment. Not necessarily a bad thing in this case.
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Super Bowl - Eagles Win and We're Hungover
The Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX (59)!
A big day for Paul as his beloved Eagles take the NFL crown. A completely dominant display from the Eagles, where the defense was really the star of the show.
We talk about the game, about staying up late, and also about how Big Dom always seems to know where the cameras are. What more could you want?
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Pro-Bowl week - Team of the Year & NFL Awards
No real NFL football this week. You think that's going to stop us? Well it ruddy isn't. We're committed to this cause.
Seeing as it's pro-bowl week we're undertaking a pro-bowl-like exercise (more of an all-pro exercise actually) where we select our NFL Team of the Year. We also give our nominations for the NFL end of season awards.
It's a nice one imo.
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Conference Championships - Eagles Fly & Bills Fall
The AFC and NFC Conference Championships have been and gone. But not without the requisite drama and controversy.
We're talking about how both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs produced their best performances of the season to book their place in the Super Bowl. We also talk about how over-matched the Washington Commanders were - and hence how well they've done to even get this far. The Buffalo Bills are also mentioned, sadly in an all-too-familiar situation.
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Divisional Round - Washington Shock Detroit & Andrews' Drop
This week we're reviewing the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
That means we're talking about how the Washington Commanders shocked us all by eliminating the number one seed Detroit Lions. We're also talking about the mistakes that cost the Baltimore Ravens against the Buffalo Bills. There were also wins for Kansas City and Philadelphia, which we, of course, also mention.
Next up: Title games!
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Wild Card Weekend - Vikings Crumble & Texans Impress
The NFL playoffs are finally here!
We're talking about how the LA Rams shocked the world by thoroughly dismantling the Minnesota Vikings in Arizona, how the Philadelphia Eagles managed to comfortably beat the Green Bay Packers without really getting out of first gear, and we've also got some coaching updates including the news that Mike Vrabel has taken the job as New England Patriots Head Coach. Busy time!
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Week 18 - Detroit win NFC North & Broncos Handle Business
The NFL regular season is over! Done. Finished. It's the end.
Thankfully before she left she gave us a huge Sunday Night Football match-up between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.
We're talking about that match-up, how the rest of the play-off slate came to be, as well as discussing all the Black Monday nonsense with multiple teams now looking for new head coaches. What a delight.
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Week 17 - Commanders Comeback & Clinching Scenarios
This episode is all about the penultimate week of the NFL season. Some of it is also about the ultimate week of the NFL season. Ultimately, it's about the end of the season.
We're talking about how the Washington Commanders came back to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in a huge match-up in the NFC. Speaking of, there's a huge NFC North showdown coming up with the Lions and Vikings going head to head in Week 18 with the No. 1 seed on the line. This is mentioned.
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<...Week 16 - Festive Football & Missing Recording
Paul and I recorded a lovely episode about all the festive NFL football we've been enjoying, but mysteriously that recording went missing. This episode explains that a gives a quick run through of what's been going on in the league.
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Week 15 - Bills and Lions Do Battle & Eagles Win Pennsylvania
This is our Week 15 preview show. Well, most of it. The only time we had to record this week was Monday afternoon so there is no discussion of either of the Monday night games because they hadn't happened yet. Though they have happened now. Call it the magic of show business (please call it that.)
Another chaotic week in the NFL with huge wins for both the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles. And huge losses for the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. Did we also see the MVP race wrapped up? I'm not...
Week 14 - The Josh Allen and Puka Nacua show
Highlights from week 14 of the NFL season - headlined by a history making performance by Josh Allen.
This week we talk about a late window that saw the NFC West turned upside down, with Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua combining to overturn the much-fancied Buffalo Bills. We also talk about the Detroit Lions' gritty win over the Green Bay Packers and ponder whether or not the bad vibes surrounding the 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles is actually anything to be concerned about. I'm concerned though, don't know about you.
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Week 13 - New Soundboard & Raiders Fumble
A big day in Undrafted-Rookie-land as John uses a soundboard for the first time. It doesn't really feature much but it felt like a big deal at the time. Perhaps the start of a new era.
Football-wise we were once again treated to a delightful week of NFL action where the Kansas City Chiefs survive yet again (annoying we know), the Philadelphia Eagles continue to impress, and the San Francisco 49ers get dusted in the Buffalo snow.
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Week 12 - Snow Storms & Baker's Celebration
This is the week 12 edition of Undrafted Rookie, all about the 12th week of the NFL season.
We're talking about a snow storm in Cleveland, a history-making performance from Saquon Barkley, and Baker Mayfield's "tribute" to Tommy DeVito.
Lots of fun and some facts. What more could you want?
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Week 11 - Chargers Stop Chargering & Detroit Dominate
Week 11 of the NFL season is here already and we are also here like it or not.
We're talking about how the Chargers finally stop doing Chargers-type things this week by beating the Bengals, the Kansas City Chiefs finally lose for the first time this season, and look forward to the big Harbaugh-bowl coming up on Monday Night Football.
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Week 10 - Chiefs Survive & Dallas' Season Over?
NFL Season 2024. Week 10.
Another top quality week of football and high drama to discuss.
Field Goal drama? Check. Two point conversion drama? You bet. Officiating drama? Of course.
Somehow the Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated, somehow Ja'Marr Chase puts in an all-time performance and still loses, and somehow Jake Moody can still be a hero after missing three field goals.
All this and more on this week's episode.
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Week 9 - Chiefs Inevitable & Trade Deadline
Week 9 of the NFL season is here and it's lovely.
The New York Jets seem to be back from the dead on halloween, the Titans managed to get themselves out of poll position for the number 1 overall pick, and the Kansas City Chiefs are inevitable.
Also this week was the week of the extraordinary play: Drake Maye's 15 second TD pass, Garrett Wilson's insane one-handed touchdown catch, and Saquon Barkley's reverse hurdle. Sign me up.
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Week 8 - Rams Win & Incomplete Recording
Our recording cuts out halfway through this week, not sure why.
So we have complete chats about the Thursday Night Football game which saw the Vikings fall to the LA Rams, and DeAndre Hopkins trade to Kansas City, but there is no recorded evidence of anything involving Jayden Daniels' famous Hail Mary, Lions' demolition of the Titans, the Ravens loss to the Browns, San Francisco beating their oldest rivals. Nothing. Nada.
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Week 7 - Ravens and Lions best in the NFL
A shorter episode this week because our MVP contributor is unavailable, so you're stuck with me (John).
Still, a great week of NFL action with plenty to discuss (is it still a discussion if it's just one person spouting gibberish into a microphone?).
Jared Goff played an almost-perfect game to send his impressive Detroit Lions top of the NFC North (the best division in the league), New Orleans Saints were embarrassed by the returning Sean Payton, and the Jaguars got a much-needed win at Wembley to keep their season alive.
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Week 6 - Davante Adams Traded & Detroit Destroy Dallas
Big news week in the NFL this week with both Davante Adams and Amari Cooper being traded to the AFC East.
We also saw another impressive slate of games, including the Detroit Lions really finding their groove against the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers getting a good road win against Seattle. But most importantly John goes on a pilgrimage to London to see watch the Chicago Bears put on a clinic against the Jaguars.
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Week 5 - Dallas Avoid Defeat & Robert Saleh Fired
Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season is here and so are we.
We also have the first head coach dismissal, Robert Saleh has been politely relieved of his duties at the New York Jets to seek pastures new (he was sacked).
We talk about all that as well as some (though not all) of the week 5 games which included an incredible overtime win for the Baltimore Ravens over the Cincinnati Bengals and the first win of the season for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Week 4 - Jayden Daniels shines and Matt LaFleur is unhappy
The boys (John and Paul) are back are are talking about Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.
A fun week with huge performances from Jayden Daniels, Jared Goff and Derrick Henry.
We saw Sam Darnold lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 4-0 start, and Joe Flacco come in to give Pittsburgh their first loss of the season.
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