Podcast Summary: The Draft Show – "Touchdown in Mobile" (Jan 27, 2026)
Podcast: The Draft Show
Episode Title: Touchdown in Mobile
Date: January 27, 2026
Hosts: Kyle Yeomans, Tommy Yarish, Nick Harris
Location: Live from Mobile, Alabama (2026 Senior Bowl week)
Focus: In-depth analysis of 2026 NFL Draft prospects, Senior Bowl standouts, Dallas Cowboys needs, and early draft season insights
Episode Overview
The Draft Show kicks off its Senior Bowl coverage live from Mobile, Alabama, with co-hosts navigating travel delays and sharing their anticipation for a pivotal event in the NFL draft process. As the Senior Bowl officially starts, the crew dives deep into the Dallas Cowboys’ draft focus, profiles standout prospects, debates positional value, and interviews Washington CB Ephesians Prysock. The episode balances insightful scouting takes, insider perspective on how the Cowboys might allocate their early picks (especially amid major needs on defense), and first impressions from Senior Bowl week.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Senior Bowl as the “Start” of Draft Season
- The hosts emphasize the importance of the Senior Bowl, with Nick Harris stating,
"This is when the draft officially kicks off...one of the more fun weekends all year here in Mobile." [01:55]
- The event gives personnel a chance to see prospects “up close in this kind of setting” and is vital for small-school players to prove themselves against top competition.
2. Travel Woes & Scene Setting
- The crew recounts the perilous journey escaping Dallas ice storms, with shoutouts to their determined airline pilot:
“The real hero of this week is our pilot on American Airlines Flight 1785...He ended up taking the flight out of Dallas and got us here safely. So he's the real hero.” — Kyle Yeomans [02:21]
3. Cowboys' Likely Draft Priorities
- Heavy consensus that Dallas will “use these two first-round picks...on the defensive side of the ball”:
“We’ve said it a million times, I think you can make the case that 90% of these picks are going to be used on the defensive side.” — Nick Harris [03:36]
- The guys anticipate the Cowboys may trade back if top targets are gone:
"If your best player available is Colton Hood, that's no disrespect...I think you're trying to drop back, pick up more capital and load up." — Tommy Yarish [05:05]
4. Highlighted Prospects & Position Groups
a. Edge Rusher and Defensive Line
- Deny Dennis-Sutton (Penn State): “Physical frame is there, the tools are there…still needs kind of that next step in his development.” — Tommy [05:05]
- TJ Parker (Clemson): Versatility noted, though size may affect role.
- Lee Hunter (Texas Tech):
“…interested to see him too, because my initial viewing…on tape wasn’t that great…good against the run…he can get moved around.” — Tommy [10:38]
b. Secondary (Corner and Safety)
- The secondary group is considered especially deep this year:
“I really like the secondary class here. I think there's a lot of guys that had solid college careers that everybody's...want[ing] to see up close.” — Tommy [07:48]
- Notable names include Colton Hood (Tennessee), Chandler Rivers (Duke), Chris Johnson (San Diego State), Malik Muhammad (Texas), Davison Igbinosun (Ohio State), Dalen Everett (Georgia).
c. Small-School and Late-Round Prospects
- Charles Demings (SFA):
“Cowboys typically do their due diligence at Stephen F. Austin...” — Nick [12:14]
- Chris Johnson (San Diego State): "I think he's a day two guy" — Nick [12:14]
- Nadame Tucker (Western Michigan): “Had 14.5 sacks…from the smaller schools, that's catching my eye.” — Tommy [13:52]
- Tyron Montgomery (John Carroll): Remarkable journey from LSU basketball to football at D3, possibly one to watch. [14:10]
5. High-Risers & Potential Reach Picks
- Multiple hosts debate which players could surge up boards after the Senior Bowl/Combine:
- Brandon C. Say (South Carolina CB)
“I think we’re going to get to a point where after the Combine, we are talking about C. Say at 20. Interesting.” — Tommy [32:20]
- Colton Hood (Tennessee): Early 2nd round grade but may sneak into first round after Senior Bowl [33:00]
- Cassius Howell (Texas A&M), Keldrick Falk (Auburn): Edges who fit Dallas’s prototype [34:19]
- Dylan Thienaman (Oregon, S): “Thienaman or bust...huge fan.” — Nick [34:27]
- Brandon C. Say (South Carolina CB)
6. Live Interview: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington [18:24–22:33]
- Unique name origin:
“My mom told me that it just came to her in her sleep…my parents...pretty religious.” — Prysock [18:58]
- On his journey:
"Started with Coach Fish [at Arizona]…they went to Washington and I was right behind them." [19:37]
- On strengths:
“Using my length, my size, my speed plays a big role…being able to slow down the routes and mess up the quarterback's timing.” [20:34]
- Emphasizes versatility and ability to play inside/outside corner.
- On playing for Dallas:
“I could go out and have an immediate impact on any team that I get picked up by.” [22:21]
7. Rapid-Fire Twitter Q&A (Twitter on the 20) [26:04–41:44]
Start/Sit/Cut: Reuben Bain, David Bailey, Arvell Reese [26:44]
- Varied rankings, but consensus that all three are high-impact prospects.
Center Replacement Debate
- Are the Cowboys set at center? All hosts back Cooper Beebe:
“I’m good with Cooper Beebe…not to a point where it’s like, okay, we need to start looking.” — Tommy [29:54]
Shrine Bowl vs. Senior Bowl Talent
- Senior Bowl still superior, but gap is closing with the Shrine Game’s improved group this year.
Risers Not Yet in First-Round Mix
- Names to watch: Brandon C. Say (South Carolina), Dalen Everett (Georgia), Dylan Thienaman (Oregon), Keith Abney (Arizona St.), Anthony Hill (Texas).
Anthony Hill (Texas LB): Are We Overthinking His Value?
"I've got no problem with him at 20...I think he's just a football player." — Tommy [37:39]
- Concern is more about athletic profile and positional fit (off-ball vs edge) than talent.
Prysock's Ideal Scheme/Fit
- More likely a Day 3 pick; "long" corner types may fit better in Minnesota, Washington, or Chicago (teams known for length at corner), less in Christian Parker's projected Dallas scheme. [38:32, 39:51]
8. Players to Watch (Post-Practice Preview) [44:49+]
- Colton Hood (Tennessee), Romello Height (Texas Tech), Dalen Everett (Georgia), Jalen Kilgore (South Carolina, S)
- Garrett Nussmeier (LSU, QB): Intriguing if he puts it all together; could move up boards.
- Tanner Koziol (Houston, TE):
"Big body tight end...he is tough as nails...If he would have had a quarterback, he would have been really good." — Kyle and Tommy [46:29–47:52]
Notable Quotes & Moments
"This is when the draft officially kicks off…one of the more fun weekends all year here in Mobile."
— Nick Harris [01:55]
“You always see it at the Senior Bowl, these edge rushers…now you get a chance to go up against these guys and really show what you’ve got and try and take a step forward.”
— Kyle Yeomans [06:37]
"The real hero of this week is our pilot…He said, hey, I'm about to time out, but guess what? I'm not leaving. And he stayed...So he's the real hero."
— Kyle Yeomans [02:21]
"I think there's a long list of guys you can look at [at corner] and say, okay, if we feel like we need to see more here…The list goes on and on and so many guys can shoot up this cornerback board if there's a run.” — Tommy Yarish [07:48]
"A lot of the smaller school group of 5, D2, D3 prospects…that's what's so big for these guys is, you know, the G5 or the D2 or the FCS is, is getting here and showing that they can go up one on one against the Ohio States, the Notre Dames...”
— Nick Harris [12:14]
“Just being able to slow down the routes and mess up the quarterback’s timing and different things like that plays a big role in the league."
— Ephesians Prysock [20:34]
“I'm a big fan of Dylan Thienaman. The way he plays the run, the way he covers space. Huge fan.”
— Nick Harris [34:27]
“I think the Shrine bowl is continuing to get better and I think the Senior bowl remains the standard of the All Star Games at this point in time.”
— Kyle Yeomans [31:25]
Important Timestamps
- Senior Bowl Introduction/Travel Recap: [00:37–02:49]
- Cowboys Draft Priorities/Defensive Focus: [03:36–06:37]
- Defensive Line & Secondary Standouts: [05:05–08:23]
- Small School Standouts: [12:05–14:47]
- Ephesians Prysock Interview: [18:24–22:33]
- Twitter on the 20 (Rapid Fire Q&A/Prospect Debates): [26:04–41:44]
- Prospects to Watch at Practice: [44:49–47:52]
Tone & Style
The conversation is upbeat, banter-laden, and full of insider terminology—reflecting the excitement and camaraderie of live draft coverage. The hosts combine detailed scouting with lighthearted takes and audience engagement (via Twitter), and the interview segment is warm and personal.
Closing Thoughts
This episode offers an energized, in-the-trenches look at the NFL Draft process as it truly begins with the Senior Bowl. The analysis zeroes in on Dallas Cowboys’ needs (defense, especially corner/edge), identifies risers to monitor, and provides first-hand reporting from Mobile. The interview with Ephesians Prysock brings a unique player perspective, while Twitter Q&A rapidly covers the hot topics for Cowboys and draft fans alike.
For additional interviews, more coverage from practice, and evolving prospect rankings, tune in to future Draft Show episodes as the week continues in Mobile.