A Comprehensive Analysis of Pick Number 31 in NFL Draft History

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Ed Cleese makes a 'sneaky Canton' case for Greg Olsen, noting the tight end is top-10 all-time in both receptions and yards and played every game for nine straight seasons.

Host Darren and football analyst Ed Cleese conduct a deep historical analysis of the 31st overall pick in the NFL draft, reviewing 90 years of selections. They discuss the pick's surprising lack of quarterbacks, highlight notable players like Cam Heyward and Greg Olsen, and rank the top five performers selected at that spot.

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A conversational look at pick 31 that opens into NFL draft history.

Pick 31 uses the slot as a doorway into NFL draft history, with Darren and Ed looking back across the past 90 drafts as the 31-day countdown to the 2026 NFL draft continues.

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If you want draft lore, career what-ifs, and old-school football memory, start here.

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