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2026 NFL Draft SLEEPERS You Can't Ignore!

March 31, 2026·22 min·2 clips

Harold Perkins went from the nation's top linebacker recruit to a draft mystery after an ACL injury.

1. Stacking the Box hosts Tommy Jagai and Marcus Mosier analyze nine mid-to-late-round sleeper candidates for the 2026 NFL Draft. 2. Tommy Jagai represents Fan Sighted and Marcus Mosier serves as the NFL draft expert; both specialize in day two and day three prospect evaluation. 3. The episode's thesis is that teams build from good to great by hitting on late-round picks, framing each sleeper as a potential role-filler who could become a starter. 4. Harold Perkins, the former number one linebacker recruit nationally and top-five overall recruit, posted 26 combined tackles for a loss at LSU over two seasons before suffering an ACL injury that dropped him to a projected day-three pick. 5. Perkins measures in the zero and second percentiles for NFL edge rusher size (height, weight, arm length, hand size), leading Marcus to argue his best role is as a downhill blitzer in a scheme similar to Brian Flores' Vikings defense. 6. Ted Hurst, a Georgia State receiver who stands just under 6'4" and ran a 4.44 40-yard dash, is highlighted as a small-school upside bet with 84% of targets gained at his program but a 10% drop rate over the last two seasons. 7. Deion Burks of Oklahoma is described by Marcus as having the best acceleration of any receiver in the class, with elite body control and clutch production despite poor team-level stats tied to quarterback Jackson Arnold's inconsistency. 8. Colby Demings, a cornerback from Stephen F. Austin, posted a 42-inch vertical, a 132-inch broad jump, and 10 interceptions over three seasons; his top comparable on Mock Draftables is Christian Gonzalez of the New England Patriots. 9. Oregon linebacker Bryce Betcher recorded 136 tackles, five sacks, and an interception in 2024; Marcus describes him as an 'absolute psycho' in contact situations and compares his profile to Robert Spillane, who has started for multiple NFL teams. 10. Markel Bell, a Miami offensive tackle with only 18 months of starting experience, measures 6'9.25", 350 lbs, with an 87-inch wingspan and over 36-inch arms — placing him in the 99th percentile for size and described as a 'planet theory' prospect. 11. Marcus notes Bell performed in major Miami games and projects him as a potential swing tackle, observing his ranking rose from the 200s to around 195 following the Senior Bowl. 12. Oscar Delp, a Georgia tight end who never surpassed 300 yards in a season, is defended as a scheme victim — he played behind Brock Bowers and Darnell Washington and dealt with poor quarterback play; he ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at 245 lbs at his pro day. 13. Georgia guard Micah Morris, listed at 6'5" and 334 lbs with a 99.7 relative athletic score, is highlighted as a potential undrafted free agent despite three straight seasons graded above 70 by Pro Football Focus. 14. Tommy compares Morris's athleticism profile to Mason McCormick, a Pittsburgh Steelers guard who tested at the 99.6 percentile and became a capable NFL starter after being drafted in the fourth round. 15. Eric McAllister is flagged as a physically gifted receiver at 6'4" with a 93rd percentile target share and 99th percentile breakout age, but Marcus raises concerns about coordination and body control at the catch point despite the elite size-speed profile. 16. Nadam Tucker, a former Houston defensive end with near-zero production over three seasons, transferred to Western Michigan and recorded 21 tackles for a loss and 14.5 sacks with a 28% pass rush win rate in 2024, projecting as a sixth-round pick. 17. The episode's tone is conversational and data-forward, with both hosts regularly citing percentile rankings, combine measurements, and PFF grades to support their assessments. 18. Marcus and Tommy frequently balance enthusiasm for sleeper traits against honest acknowledgment of concerns — age, competition level, coordination, and technique gaps. 19. NFL draft analysts and fantasy football players seeking overlooked late-round prospects would find this episode directly useful. 20. Listeners seeking coverage of first-round picks or players from major programs like Ohio State, Michigan, or Alabama will find little relevant content here.

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A clear look at mid-round draft value, with scouting detail and a measured caveat.

Stacking the Box finds its groove once the talk shifts away from the first round. Tommy Jagai and Marcus Mosier lean into sleepers, with a small-school corner from Steven F Austin who keeps showing up in key moments and an Oregon linebacker who looks ready for the next level,…

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Mid-to-late round NFL draft sleepers with real traits, not first-round noise or fluff.

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