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Mocking The Draft’s Podcast: The 8th Round

This week on the 8th Round we talk WR and Speed! As always The 8th Round includes: Jon Dove, Josh Deceuster, Matthew Fairburn and Jason Madson. The show begins with a great interview with Jarred Fayson from Illinois that was conducted by Jon Dove. Fayson was kind enough to join us and talk about the different ways he is preparing for the draft. He also shed a little light about how previous relationships have lead to inside info about NFL route trees. We then discuss the 3rd WR in this Draft as the majority believe Green and Jones are locked in at 1 and 2. Some interesting choices here lead to some good debate., even bringing a darkhorse into the discussion. We finally end this weeks edition by talking about the 40 yard dash at the combine and who we think will have the fastest times. Gabe Carimi’s name was not brought up.We hope you enjoy it!

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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
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This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
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This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
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He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
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This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
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It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
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This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson