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Steven and Diante get ready for the start of the football calendar by analyzing and debating some of the most common clichés and trends NFL teams fall victim to when preparing for the draft.
Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee 
Producer: Chris Sutton 
Social: Kiera Givens 
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal

Diante Lee joined The Ringer as an NFL writer and podcaster in 2024. Before that, he served as a staff writer at The Athletic, covering the NFL and college football. He currently coaches at the high school level in his hometown of San Diego.

Diante Lee

Steven Ruiz has been an NFL analyst and QB ranker at The Ringer since 2021. He’s a D.C. native who roots for all the local teams except for the Commanders. As a child, he knew enough ball to not pick the team owned by Dan Snyder—but not enough to avoid choosing the Panthers.

Steven Ruiz

2025 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0

Don’t draft a running back in the first round

Don’t trade up (unless it’s a quarterback)

Don&#8217;t overuse the “generational prospect” label

Avoid the late breakout/older prospect

The 40-yard dash time is the best metric

There are no good linebacker prospects

The 10 Draft Commandments

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About the episode

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