The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft.
They start with the Rams drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at pick #13 and why it was shocking for them to pick him so high after a limited sample size in college, but Colin argues if anyone can turn Simpson into a great quarterback…it’s Sean McVay (3:00).
Colin heaps praise on the Cowboys for drafting Caleb Downs and highlights the massive upgrades Dallas has made to their defense rather than paying Micah Parsons (10:30). They agree that the Bucs got great value in taking Reuben Bain at #15 after experts projected him as a top 10 pick (13:45).
They discuss the Chiefs moving up to #6 to take cornerback Mansoor Delane and both agree they had no issues with the trade up to get a much cheaper replacement for Trent McDuffie (15:00). Colin argues that both New York teams did well with their combined 4 first round picks and doesn’t see any busts in the group (23:00).
They react to the Titans taking Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at #4, and John believes Tate was a massive reach and that Tate doesn’t have the elite upside that would justify such a high pick (26:00). They both believe that Kadyn Proctor is the most likely Top 15 pick to bust based on reports about his lack of work ethic (29:15).
Colin predicts accurately that the Eagles would take USC wide receiver Makai Lemon after trading up, and says that it's the perfect move to patch the hole that will be left after the team trades AJ Brown (33:00).
They discuss the overall quality of this first round draft class, note that it’s been very offensive line heavy and explain why you can’t go wrong drafting o-line in the first round (39:00).
Finally, they discuss why the Big Ten is leaving the SEC in the dust when it comes to producing first round NFL talent and react live to the late first round picks for the Chargers, Cowboys & more (50:00+).
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The waiting is over! The 2026 NFL Draft starts TONIGHT in Pittsburgh, as betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss their final player props, betting picks and predictions for the first round and beyond.

Today our trio looks at the final offerings in the NFL Drafter betting market, along with analyzing any potential trades. Plus, we hear the speculation regarding Alabama QB Ty Simpson, who is now the odds-on favorite to be drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. We also hear about Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, the Houston Texans’ draft plans, and so much more. #Volume
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Colin Cowherd goes all-in to get ready for the first round of the NFL Draft by unveiling his final mock draft with some surprise selections going in the top 10 picks
He discusses Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and why he’s one of the best prospects coming into the draft that we’ve had in years

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Colin talks to Joel Klatt about the top prospects in the NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and more
Thoughts on the possibility of Warriors HC Steve Kerr stepping down
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Former NFL and College Football head coach Dave Wannstedt joins the show in studio to tell Colin the real reason NFL teams love Mendoza as a prospect and if the Cowboys will be aggressive and trade up in the first round
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