Episodes
The 2020 Senior Bowl was one of the last events we attended prior to the pandemic. But the 2021 game is dealing with this year's unforeseen circumstances. Our draft expert Dane Brugler welcomes Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy to discuss the new procedures, scouting with less games, invites to watch for and much more exclusively on Prospects to Pros. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic.com/prospectstopros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/17/20
Who made the top of Dane Brugler's first big board for the 2021 NFL Draft? Where's Kyle Trask? How deep is this pass rusher class? Dane and Lance Zierlien go through the standouts, bring you some Senior Bowl confirmations, break down Tua Tagovailoa's first NFL action and more on Prospects To Pros. Read Dane's full top 50 at The Athletic. Sign up now for $1 at theathletic.com/prospectstopros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/11/20
How will Trevor Lawrence's COVID diagnosis affect his and possibly his teammates' draft stock? How significant are the latest players to opt-out of the season? And which rookie QB has impressed the most so far...Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow? The Athletic's Draft guru Dane Brugler and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein bring you their weekly look at the NFL and CFB with a scout's eye. Get access to The Athletic, which includes Dane Brugler's Draft Guide for only $1 at...
Published 11/05/20
Why is it so hard to project safeties for the NFL? Which Big 10 players are the best prospects for the next level? Join The Athletic's Dane Brugler and co-host Lance Zierlein as they put on their scouting glasses to review the weekend in college football, the NFL, and more thru the lens of their decades of experience covering the NFL Draft. Get a membership to The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic,com/prospectstopros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/19/20
What do Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein look for when they scout wide receivers? Which Alabama and Georgia prospects should we have an eye on? Which QBs are "game breakers" and which are "snap takers?" Dane and Lance discuss these topics and more, including Justin Herbert's ascension and Chase Claypool's emergence on Prospects to Pros. Get an exclusive offer to join the Athletic at theathletic.com/prospectstopros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/14/20
After 1/4 of the NFL season, which rookies have surprised or exceeded expectations? Dane Brugler brings his first All-Rookie Team of the year, plus Dane and Lance Zierlein revisit their scouting report on Dwayne Haskins now that he has been benched in Washington, and QB Trey Lance officially declares for the 2021 NFL Draft. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/prospectstopros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/07/20
With the SEC returning to action this past weekend, what more do A&M QB Kellen Mond and Florida's Kyle Trask need to do to truly be in the draft conversation? Could the New York Jets be contenders in the Trevor Lawrence lottery? The Athletic's Dane Brugler and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein bring you their weekly NFL Draft podcast as the college season finally gets going. Get access to The Athletic for $1, which includes Dane Brugler's draft guides, at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 09/28/20
What can we expect once the Big 10 resumes play from an NFL Draft standpoint? Why did so many teams "miss" on DK Metcalf? Who have been the most impressive offensive linemen from this year's rookie class? The Athletic's draft guru Dane Brugler is joined by Lance Zierlein to bring a scout's perspective on 'Prospects to Pros." Get access to The Athletic for $1 a month at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 09/21/20
From defensive back standouts to players opting-out, The Athletic's draft expert Dane Brugler and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein bring you a scout's perspective on the opening weekend of the NFL and some standout names from the Big 12 and ACC action. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 a month at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 09/14/20
With college football action getting started in at least some capacity, which players do Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein have their eyes on right now? On another Prospects to Pros, the guys dig further into who might stand out during this unusual college season, some surprising cuts in the NFL and more. Get 40% off at The Athletic at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 09/08/20
It's already time for another NFL Draft cycle here at The Athletic. Tune in all college and draft season long as Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein bring you what you need to know about who's next in the NFL. In this episode, the guys kick off a new season with a discussion about the state of CFB and a look at Dane's first 2021 big board. Get 40% off at The Athletic with our link - theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 09/01/20
Well, that's a wrap! The 2020 NFL Draft has come & gone. The Athletic's Dane Brugler & Chris Burke bring you a full recap, their favorite & least-favorite picks, and look ahead with a way-too-early mock draft for 2021. Get all of our NFL Draft coverage, including Dane's Draft Guide with all of the 2020 scouting reports for 40% off at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/27/20
From running backs falling off the board quickly, to the Saints trading away numerous picks for a small-school tight end, to the confusing pick of Jalen Hurts by the Eagles, Dane Brugler and Chris Burke give their standouts from rounds 2 and 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Sign up for The Athletic & get 40% off with our link @ theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/25/20
Dane Brugler and Chris Burke react to every pick of round 1 of the NFL draft, including Jordan Love to the Packers, the Cowboys selecting CeeDee Lamb, plus some surprising picks and potential reaches across the league. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link: theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/24/20
The Athletic's NFL beat writers from all 32 teams join together thru the power of Zoom for a LIVE mock draft led by "Commissioner" Lindsay Jones. Stay tuned to Prospects to Pros throughout the draft for podcast analysis from The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler.
Published 04/22/20
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein joins Dane Brugler and Chris Burke for one final word and last-minute predictions before round 1 kicks of virtually on Thursday night. Could some big moves happen early on? Who is a name that could be a sleeper pick late? Download 'The Beast' draft guide here: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/ Get 40% off The Athletic here: theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/21/20
We're just about a week from the 2020 NFL Draft. Dane Brugler has put together an incredible full 7-round mock ahead of time. What stood out to him and Chris Burke about this year's potential selections? Prospects to Pros covers it all on The Athletic. Download Dane's draft guide here: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/ Get 40% off at theathetlc.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/14/20
Dane Brugler's 2020 Draft Guide aka 'The Beast' is now available? What's his process for putting it together, and what notes blew his mind about some players this year? He joins Chris Burke on Prospects to Pros to preview the Beast and also discuss the pros and cons of the NFL's first ever 'Virtual Draft.' Get 40% off your subscription which includes The Beast at no extra charge! theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/08/20
Dane Brugler is joined by Kevin Turner of 'About Them Cowboys' and 'The Draft Show' to dig into some of their top day 3 talents that could potentially go higher in the draft than expected. Stay tuned for Dane's 'The Beast' draft guide to drop soon on The Athletic. Get 40% off at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 04/01/20
Ted Nguyen of The Athletic NFL joins the show again to discuss his film study of this WR class, plus Dane Brugler and Chris Burke rewind to their thoughts on Cam Newton, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota and more now that they have moved on from the franchises that drafted them. Remember to become a member of The Athletic and get Dane's draft guide when it drops! theathletic.com/prospectstopros for 40% off
Published 03/25/20
Chris Burke and Dane Brugler shift focus to the upcoming NFL Free Agency period and are joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the robust QB market, potential moves for Tom Brady and Phillip Rivers and their ripple effects, possible steals at other positions and more. Dane's 2020 Draft Guide is almost here! Sign up at theathletic.com/prospectstopros to be the first to get it!
Published 03/12/20
Dane Brugler & Chris Burke are putting a bow on their 2020 NFL Combine coverage with a list of standout names from the final 3 days of on-field drills. Who helped themselves the most during the Combine, and who should have performed better? Tune in to another 'Prospects to Pros' for all their analysis. Dane's 2020 Draft Guide is almost here! Sign up at theathletic.com/prospectstopros to be the first to get it!
Published 03/03/20
Dane Brugler and Chris Burke are back on Radio Row at the Combine reacting to the first wave of on-field drills. Fran Duffy of the 'Journey to the Draft' podcast joins the discussion with a full breakdown of Thursday night's action. Dane's draft guide is coming! Sign up for The Athletic so you are the first to know when it drops! Get 40% off at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 02/28/20
Dane Brugler and Chris Burke are on the scene in Indianapolis for the 2020 NFL Combine. The Athletic's Ted Nguyen joins the show to discuss his film analysis as well as Joe Burrow's comments about the Bengals and hand size, Tua's rehab, and where they have ranked some of the top prospects in the upcoming draft. Remember to get your Athletic subscription so you can snag Dane's upcoming Draft Guide! Get 40% off at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 02/26/20
The NFL Combine is only days away! Join our draft experts Dane Brugler and Chris Burke along with Kevin Turner of 'About Them Cowboys' and 'The Draft Show' as they being you everything you need to know about who will stand out, what changes there are to this year's Combine and which drills carry the most weight among scouts. Remember you can get Dane's Draft Guide and your Athletic subscription for 40% off at theathletic.com/prospectstopros
Published 02/19/20