Ben and Carlos open up the listener mailbag and take questions on a number of draft topics including: prep sleepers who could be first rounders; Ace Reese’s defensive profile; Konnor Griffin’s impact on scouting; who our favorite prospect in the class is after Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson; Derek Curiel’s lack of power; and whether or not teams care about the pick order when they are picking back-to-back.

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Time Stamps:

(0:50) Who are some sleeper prep names who could be first rounders?
(8:20) What do you think about Ace Reese’s upside and defensive profile?
(12:45) How did so many teams miss on Konnor Griffin and how does that change scouting for 2026?
(20:30) Who is your current No. 3 prospect after Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson?
(25:20) Where does Derek Curiel fit in the draft given his lack of power?
(31:40) How do teams decide who to pick first when they have back-to-back picks?

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Episode 167: Mailbag—How Did Teams Miss On Konnor Griffin And How Does That Change Scouting?