The Jadarian Price is Right? 20 Intriguing Draft Picks

Summary of The Jadarian Price is Right? 20 Intriguing Draft Picks

by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Mina Kimes

1h 53m•April 29, 2026
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Overview of The Jadarian Price is Right? 20 Intriguing Draft Picks

Mina Kimes and Lance Zierlein spent this episode doing a league-wide draft deep dive, each choosing one pick from 20 teams that they found especially interesting. Rather than re-litigating obvious “best picks,” they focused on players who reveal something about team-building philosophy: how offenses are evolving, how defenses are leaning into versatility, and which front offices are willing to ignore consensus. The discussion repeatedly circled back to tight ends, big-nickel defenders, trench players, and prospects who could help future quarterbacks more than current ones.

Biggest Themes from the Conversation

  • The draft was unusually tight end-heavy

    • Both hosts noticed how many teams prioritized athletic, versatile tight ends, even in surprising spots.
    • The conversation treated modern tight ends as “weapons,” not just inline blockers.

  • NFL defenses are leaning harder into the “big nickel”

    • Safeties/corners who can play near the line of scrimmage and still cover in space were a recurring theme.
    • Ball production plus positional flexibility mattered more than traditional box-player traits.

  • Several teams were clearly drafting for a future quarterback

    • A few picks were framed as “feathering the nest” for a rookie QB next year or supporting a young passer right now.
    • Receiver reliability and YAC ability were emphasized as critical for QB development.

  • Special teams value is getting more attention

    • Return ability and field-position impact came up as a meaningful tiebreaker, especially for players who were otherwise borderline draft values.

  • Some teams were deliberately going off consensus

    • The Jaguars, in particular, were discussed as a front office willing to buck conventional scouting and lean on its own process.

AFC Standouts

New York Jets — Kenyon Sadiq, TE

  • The intrigue was less about the player’s talent and more about what the pick says about Frank Reich’s offense.
  • Sadiq gives the Jets a rare, Trey McBride-style “weapon” who can move all over the formation.
  • The pick suggests a possible shift toward more 12 personnel and a more creative use of multiple tight ends.
  • Mina framed it as part of the Jets building for a future quarterback, not just the current roster.

New England Patriots — Eli Raridon, TE

  • Zierlein loved Raridon as a better-than-expected blocker/pass-catcher combo from Notre Dame.
  • He fits as a reliable middle-of-the-field target for Drake Maye.
  • The conversation also noted how his selection could affect the future of New England’s tackle plan, with Will Campbell and Lomu both part of a longer-term reshuffling.

Miami Dolphins — Chris Bell, WR

  • Bell was described as a high-variance upside swing: big frame, strong build-up speed, and real playmaking potential if healthy.
  • The main concern is his ACL recovery, but the payoff could be significant because Miami’s receiver room is thin.
  • If he hits, he could become a major vertical/YAC threat.

Jacksonville Jaguars — Nate Berketer, TE

  • This pick symbolized the Jaguars’ aggressive, off-consensus drafting style under James Gladstone.
  • Zierlein emphasized that Gladstone’s process is intentionally different, from scouting report length to AI usage in the building.
  • Berketer stood out as a strong blocker who also showed more receiving ability than people realize.
  • The broader point: Jacksonville is clearly willing to live with being “wrong” if it means trusting its own board.

Indianapolis Colts — A.J. Haulcy, S

  • Haulcy was praised as a playmaking, instinctive safety with a real knack for driving on the quarterback.
  • The fit with Lou Anarumo’s defense was a major point: he could become a starter quickly.
  • His downside is aggression that can get him in trouble, but his ball production is real.

Houston Texans — Marlon Klein, TE

  • Houston’s offseason was framed as the first real step toward an offensive identity under Nick Caserio.
  • The Texans invested heavily in the trenches, then took a developmental tight end in Klein.
  • The pick was intriguing because Caserio’s track record at tight end has been mixed, so Klein becomes a test case for that position group.

Tennessee Titans — Carnell Tate, WR

  • Mina was surprised the Titans hid this pick so well, because Tate felt like a perfect way to help Cam Ward.
  • Tate offers strong hands, route polish, and the kind of reliability that helps a young QB trust the offense.
  • The Buckeyes pipeline mattered too: Ohio State receivers have a strong recent NFL track record.

Cincinnati Bengals — Landon Robinson, DT

  • A deep-cut scouting pick: undersized by NFL standards, but unusually strong, low, and disruptive.
  • Zierlein liked his leverage and interior quickness enough to believe he could stick on a roster despite being a seventh-rounder.
  • He was one of the episode’s true “draft geek” favorites.

NFC Standouts

Washington Commanders — Antonio Williams, WR

  • Williams was viewed as a fun gadget/slot/YAC player who can create easy offense.
  • He fits an offense that wants more under-center looks, jet motion, and quick-game value.
  • The appeal is simple: he can turn short throws into first downs and keep drives alive.

Philadelphia Eagles — Makai Lemon, WR

  • One of the most fascinating picks of the episode because it signals an offense that may be moving in a new direction.
  • Lemon’s slot/middle-of-the-field skill set could pressure Jalen Hurts to attack areas he hasn’t consistently leaned into.
  • Zierlein compared his mentality to Hines Ward: tough, intense, and willing to catch anything in traffic.

Dallas Cowboys — Devin Moore, CB

  • A long, athletic corner with real traits, but also a developmental feel because of injuries and inconsistency.
  • Mina liked the fit in a new defensive structure under Christian Parker.
  • The pick matters because Dallas needs more viable corner options behind its top names.

Carolina Panthers — Lee Hunter, NT

  • A straightforward need-based pick: Carolina badly needed a true run-stuffing nose tackle.
  • Pairing him with Derrick Brown could make the Panthers much harder to run on.
  • The emphasis was on immediate schematic impact, not long-term projection.

Atlanta Falcons — Avieon Terrell, CB

  • A brother-to-brother storyline that made the pick feel almost too perfect.
  • Terrell’s tape was praised more than his testing; the 40 time was viewed as less important than his instincts and competitiveness.
  • He’s a strong run defender with starter upside, though the fit in a man-heavy defense was noted as a question.

Seattle Seahawks — Jadarian Price, RB

  • The wildest outlier of the episode: a running back with very little college mileage going in the first round.
  • Both hosts noted that the class dropped off sharply after the top backs, making Seattle’s move more understandable.
  • Price’s vision, low mileage, and return-game value were central to the appeal.

Los Angeles Chargers — Jake Slaughter, C / Genesis Smith, S

  • Zierlein used these two picks to show how much the league values ball production versus tackle reliability.
  • Slaughter was the “league versus my board” player: smart, experienced, and zone-friendly, but not an obvious third-rounder to him.
  • Smith is a ballhawk with major tackling issues, making him a philosophical test case for how much risk a defense will tolerate.

Kansas City Chiefs — Mason Thomas, EDGE

  • The Chiefs’ draft was framed as a clear effort to get faster and twitchier up front.
  • Thomas brings a very different pass-rush profile from the players Kansas City has typically prioritized.
  • The point was simple: if the Chiefs want the pass rush to improve, they need different kinds of rushers, not just more of the same.

Denver Broncos — Jonah Coleman, RB

  • Coleman was described as a compact, physical runner who fits Sean Payton’s taste for tough backs.
  • His value is in consistency, power, and role clarity rather than elite burst.
  • Denver’s running back room needed depth and reliability, and Coleman gives them that.

Green Bay Packers — Danny Dennis Sutton, EDGE

  • A rugged, power-based edge defender who fits Green Bay’s long-standing preference for physical front-seven players.
  • The question is whether he can turn his violence and strength into enough pass-rush production to matter on the next level.
  • Zierlein saw him as an interesting power-rush project with real traits.

Minnesota Vikings — Caleb Banks, DT

  • The biggest boom-or-bust defensive tackle of the conversation.
  • If healthy, Banks has Chris Jones-like flashes as a pass-rushing interior force.
  • The concern is the foot injury history, which makes the pick heavily dependent on medical confidence.

Detroit Lions — Derrick Moore, EDGE

  • A high-upside, high-motor edge rusher who could thrive opposite Aidan Hutchinson if he keeps the motor running.
  • He has the size, hands, and rush tools to be a legitimate starter.
  • The main question is consistency: can he bring the same urgency every snap?

Bottom-Line Takeaways

  • This episode was really about how teams think, not just who they drafted.
  • The strongest recurring ideas were:
    • tight ends as weapons
    • big nickel / hybrid defensive players
    • helping young quarterbacks
    • special teams value
    • taking calculated swings outside consensus
  • Mina and Lance consistently favored players who combine role clarity, toughness, and versatility over pure athletic upside alone.