40's and Free Agents: Standout Prospects with Ollie Connolly

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Ollie Connolly to highlight standout prospects in the 2026 Draft and take a closer look at some of the most intriguing names to know. They start with a discussion of Fernando Mendoza, breaking down both the positives and negatives in his evaluation and explaining why he still ranks above Ty Simpson. DJ then shares his perspective on the concept of "shrinkage" and how it applies when scouting young quarterbacks. The conversation then shifts to Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs, with a focus on their strengths and the impact they could make at the next level. Ollie also reveals his favorite Day Three prospect, followed by DJ's pick for a top value name to watch later in the draft.

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40's and Free Agents: Standout Prospects with Ollie Connolly is an episode from NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks by iHeartPodcasts and NFL.

This episode is 34:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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