Louis RiddickApr 18, 2026, 06:30 AM ET
CloseESPN NFL Analyst 12-year NFL scout and Director of Pro Personnel Played in the NFL for six years Graduated from University of PittsburghOpen Extended Reactions
I absolutely love the NFL draft. I love the tape. I love the evaluations. I love the projections and anticipation. And we’re nearly there — the 2026 draft kicks off with Round 1 on April 23. You can catch me on the ESPN set for all three days of the action.
The tape isn’t the entire truth on prospects. The real analysis comes from spending time with them and getting a
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