Pre-Draft 2026 Rookie DB Primer

We are less than a month away from the NFL Draft, and it’s time to get to know some of the IDP-relevant names that you’ll be hearing in Pittsburgh and seeing in your drafts. We're starting with everyone’s favorite late-round IDP position: defensive backs. Hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis discuss what to look for when evaluating a DB, how the 2026 class compares to 2025 in high-end quality and depth, the premier names to know for your drafts (Caleb Downs, Dillon Thieneman, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren), as well as five other players to keep an eye on (including a CB or two).Check out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

The legal tampering period is over, and boy, have we had a week. Jake and Scott pick up where Josh, Adam, and Bobby left off by reacting to all of the big news in free agency and trades after an exciting Day 1 of free agency. Trey Hendrickson is now in the same division. Maxx Crosby is a Raider again. (For now?) IDP stud Kaden Elliss is a Saint and perennial, “just wait until he has the chance” guy, Leo Chenal, has that opportunity in Washington.  Plus, we’ve got all of the big DTs and late-round DBs that you should be paying attention to for 2026.0:00​ Intro1:17​ Edge Rushers31:20​ Linebackers43:35​ Defensive Tackles58:55​ Safeties1:11:55​ Cornerbacks1:19:21​ Back to Defensive Tackles1:23:51​ Top Remaining Free AgentsCheck out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The IDP After Show, Jake and Scott discuss some players that they are buying, selling, or holding as free agency rapidly approaches. They talk about what they are doing with some of the biggest names in pending free agents: Kaden Elliss, Trey Hendrickson, Devin White, Jaelan Phillips, Jaquan Brisker, and Alontae Taylor. The guys wrap up a show by talking about two second-year players whose outlook might become clearer after the dust has settled from free agency: Kevin Winston and Travis Hunter. Since Hunter is a unicorn, they also shake up the rules for him and discuss at what ranges they would be a seller, buyer, or holder.If you are a dynasty IDP gambler or trade addict who likes to take big swings to capitalize on uncertainty, this episode is for you!0:00 Intro4:03 Kaden Elliss12:02 Trey Hendrickson19:24 Jaelen Phillips25:07 Devin White33:23 Alontae Taylor40:22 Jaquan Brisker47:20 Kevin Winston54:34 Travis Hunter1:06:42 RecapCheck out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

The Super Bowl is behind us, which means the 2026 NFL offseason is officially underway! While there are many things we are looking forward to, like free agency, the NFL draft, startup season, and then the redraft push, one of the highlights of IDP in 2025 was the D-UP contest by FastDraft. In this episode, hosts Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen take a look back at D-UP 2025 with an eye towards this year’s contest. They share some observations from the inaugural year of this exciting product. Highlights include a discussion of the best configurations at the top of your drafts, whether we should interpret 2025 results with caution as we plan for 2026, the best slots to draft from, and whether young players (rookies and sophomores) are worth the risk in the D-UP format. The guys wrap up with some thoughts on what they hope to see in a 2026 version of the contest (and beyond). 0:00 Intro4:41 Lesson #1: Nailing the top of the draft11:13 Lesson #2: Scoring distribution17:01 Lesson #3: Best spots to pick from26:57 Lesson #4: Fading youth34:53 Jake's wish for 202640:15 Scott's wish for 2026Check out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

A new season of The IDP After Show is here, and hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis kick things off by looking back at 2025 ADP to uncover the lessons that will shape 2026 and beyond. In this episode, Jake and Scott break down where the IDP market got it right, where it missed badly, and which trends savvy managers can exploit moving forward.From safe bets like Kaden Elliss to breakout stars like Will Anderson Jr. and Brian Burns, to costly disappointments such as Frankie Luvu and Alex Singleton, the guys connect ADP to real results using Big 3 Scoring, snap data, and advanced metrics.They also dig into one of the biggest offseason questions: Should we still draft linebackers early—or is it time to hammer elite defensive linemen first? If you’re already thinking about next season, this is your blueprint to start gaining an edge before rookie drafts even begin.0:00 Intro2:55 ADP Hit: Kaden Elliss, LB6:41 ADP Hit: Will Anderson Jr., EDGE11:11 ADP Miss: Frankie Luvu, LB16:34 ADP Miss: Alex Singleton, LB21:46 ADP Surprise: Brian Burns, EDGE27:50 ADP Surprise: Devin White, LB34:50 Draft Trend/Insight #1 40:37 Draft Trend/Insight #2 Check out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Offseason hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis stop by to preview what you can expect from The IDP After Show in 2026. Stay tuned: their first episode drops in two weeks!

It’s Championship Week 2.0! Jeff Pomazal is running solo this week to preview Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season for your IDP fantasy football leagues. Jeff spotlights three players he is higher on than consensus, three players he is fading in Week 18, and one player he can’t quite figure out. Think you’ve got the same names in mind? Tune in to find out who made the cut—and who didn’t.0:00 Intro1:04 DeMarcus Lawrence2:26 Jack Campbell3:34 Julian Love5:05 Rashan Gary6:36 Nick Bolton7:55 Kam Curl9:38 Kaden EllissCheck out our free IDP start/sit tool, powered by Mike Woellert's weekly projections: https://idpstartsit.com/Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ for our other shows, ⁠The IDP Show⁠ and ⁠All IDP⁠.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

It’s Championship Week! Jeff Pomazal is joined by Jon Macri, fantasy analyst at Pro Football Focus, to preview Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season for your IDP fantasy football leagues. The duo spotlights six players they’re higher on than consensus, six players they’re fading in Week 17, and two players they can’t quite figure out. Think you’ve got the same names in mind? Tune in to find out who made the cut—and who didn’t.0:00 Intro1:00 Championship Week Advice7:30 Abdul Carter10:25 Josh Hines-Allen12:58 Tatum Bethune14:44 Jamien Sherwood17:54 Kam Curl20:07 Nick Scott22:37 George Karlaftis25:56 Jared Verse31:00 Zaire Franklin34:49 Matt Milano39:36 Tyler Nubin41:41 Antoine Winfield Jr.44:31 Daiyan Henley48:49 Cody Barton53:03 Final Words of Wisdom*Timestamps are approximateCheck out our free IDP start/sit tool, powered by Mike Woellert's weekly projections: https://idpstartsit.com/Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ for our other shows, ⁠The IDP Show⁠ and ⁠All IDP⁠.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Jeff Pomazal is joined by Pete Nova, D/ST guru and fantasy football analyst at Player Profiler, to preview Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season for your IDP fantasy football leagues. The duo spotlights six players they’re higher on than consensus, six players they’re fading in Week 16, and two players they can’t quite figure out. Think you’ve got the same names in mind? Tune in to find out who made the cut—and who didn’t.0:00 Intro3:38 Chase Young7:21 Tui Tuipulotu11:20 Nick Bolton14:29 Devin White19:39 Budda Baker22:54 Malik Mustapha26:58 Josh Hines-Allen30:32 Alex Highsmith34:25 Jack Campbell37:33 Bobby Wagner42:02 Tyson Campbell44:51 James Williams50:33 Marlon Humphrey55:06 Abdul Carter1:01:05 General Advice for Fantasy FootballCheck out our free IDP start/sit tool, powered by Mike Woellert's weekly projections: https://idpstartsit.com/Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ for our other shows, ⁠The IDP Show⁠ and ⁠All IDP⁠.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Jeff Pomazal is joined by Mike Woellert, lead writer and ranker at The IDP Show, to preview Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season for your IDP fantasy football leagues. The duo spotlights six players they’re higher on than consensus, six players they’re fading in Week 15, and two players they can’t quite figure out. Think you’ve got the same names in mind? Tune in to find out who made the cut—and who didn’t.0:00 Intro1:00 How to Set Your Playoff Lineup10:43 Jaelan Phillips13:10 Brian Burns16:13 Blake Cashman19:33 Devin Bush26:06 Kamren Curl28:38 Tre'Von Moehrig31:30 Micah Parsons35:58 Alex Highsmith38:54 Kaden Elliss42:16 Dee Winters/Curtis Robinson46:36 Giants' Safeties47:55 Nick Emmanwori52:42 Daiyan Henley55:20 Robert Spillane58:20 Words of WisdomCheck out our free IDP start/sit tool, powered by Mike Woellert's weekly projections: https://idpstartsit.com/Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ for our other shows, ⁠The IDP Show⁠ and ⁠All IDP⁠.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!