KCSN Draft Show 2/20: What to Watch For at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine with ESPN’s Matt Miller

2026-02-21

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ESPN’s NFL Draft expert Matt Miller joins Kent Swanson and Matt Lane on a very special edition of the KCSN Draft Show! They're diving deep into the next generation of NFL talent, debating player comparisons, and finding the sleepers that the rest of the world hasn't caught onto yet. In this episode, Matt breaks down why USC’s Makai Lemon is currently sitting in his Top 10 and whether his route-running reminds him more of Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) or Amon-Ra St. Brown. Plus, they talk about the "sl...

ESPN’s NFL Draft expert Matt Miller joins Kent Swanson and Matt Lane on a very special edition of the KCSN Draft Show! They're diving deep into the next generation of NFL talent, debating player comparisons, and finding the sleepers that the rest of the world hasn't caught onto yet.

In this episode, Matt breaks down why USC’s Makai Lemon is currently sitting in his Top 10 and whether his route-running reminds him more of Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) or Amon-Ra St. Brown. Plus, they talk about the "sleeper of all sleepers," Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana, and why his toughness in the middle of the field is making him a draft board riser.

Topics covered in this episode:

The Makai Lemon Hype: Finding the perfect NFL comparison for the next superstar WR.

Sleeper Alert: Why Matt Miller is "standing on the table" for Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr.

Defensive Dominance: Analyzing Caleb Downs, David Bailey, and Rueben Bain’s draft value.

Matt Miller’s Journey: From Bleacher Report to ESPN and 15 years in the scouting game.

Who is your favorite "way-too-early" prospect for the next draft? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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