Lance Zierlein · May 4, 2026
Reviewing the 2026 draft classes, Lance tabbed Tampa Bay's Reuben Bain as a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, projected modest rookie receiving production for third-rounder Ted Hurst, and pegged several Day 3 picks for depth-chart roles — Chandler Rivers as a future starting nickel in Baltimore, Parker Brailsford as a future starting center, and Mike Washington as the Raiders' second running back behind Ashton Jeanty.
“And as soon as I saw that, I'm like, whoo, defensive rookie of the year.”
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- Depth Chart CallsMay 4, 2026
“I think he's got a chance to become a future starting nickel over there for the Ravens, really good pick for them.”
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- Award PicksMay 4, 2026
“They have Reuben Bain fall to him and they took him... And as soon as I saw that, I'm like, whoo, defensive rookie of the year.”
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- Depth Chart CallsMay 4, 2026
“You've got Mike Washington, who is a high weight, speed running back as the second back behind Ashton Genty.”
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- Player Season NumbersMay 4, 2026
“he may only be a five or six hundred yard receiver this year, considering the fact they've got God wanted a Mecca Boo.”
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- Depth Chart CallsMay 4, 2026
“Parker could end up becoming a future starter for him. He's gonna need to because he's a center only”
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