Draft DART THROWS That Will Actually Make a Difference

Let's be honest, a lot of sixth and seventh round NFL Draft picks never come back into our consciousness after draft night...but a few are primed to actually make a difference for their teams in the 2026 season. Dave Helman and Derrik Klassen discuss the picks that could see the field and make an impact on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

0:00 Welcome to the show
2:13 Bryce Boettcher & Indianapolis Colts
2:23 Shocker!
6:30 Colts draft class
6:41 The Colts are Dave’s cute dog
7:38 George Gumbs Jr
8:21 Caden Curry
10:26 Deion Burks
11:05 Loss off Michael Pittman
12:11 Juice!
12:37 Demond Claiborne & Minnesota Vikings
15:26 Death, taxes, and Dave talking special teams
15:55 Merch design contest
17:20 Kaleb Elarms-Orr & Buffalo Bills
20:38 Aiden Fisher & Houston Texans
24:40 Kamari Ramsey
29:00 Las Vegas Raiders receiving core
30:52 Malik Benson
35:23 Joshua Josephs & Washington Commanders
37:14 Miss me with that
38:58 Taylen Green & Cleveland Browns
40:37 Sorry, Dillon Gabriel
42:35 Todd Monken
44:35 Kage Casey & Denver Broncos
49:25 Justin Joly & Dallen Bentley
53:39 Tanner Koziol & Jacksonville Jaguars

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