This is Football with Kevin Clark

Mario Cristobal joins This Is Football for a deep dive into building NFL talent at Miami, navigating the NIL & transfer portal era, and why physical football is taking over college football again.

In this episode:

How Miami rebuilt its NFL pipeline

Developing first-round draft picks

Coaching players in the NIL/portal era

Why “hoarding talent” is over

The changing balance of power in college football

Thoughts on playoff expansion

Mario’s philosophy on toughness, development, and competition

Cristobal also breaks down Miami’s recent NFL Draft stars, discusses the evolution of line-of-scrimmage football, and shares stories about Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh, and assesses the future of the sport.

Featuring:

Miami Hurricanes football

NFL Draft discussion

College football playoff talk

NIL & transfer portal insight

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Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to break down the insanity of “way-too-early” draft discourse, debate the next wave of quarterbacks, and review some of the biggest instant-impact rookies from the 2026 class.

From Caleb Downs landing in Dallas to Sonny Styles in Washington, plus deep dives on underrated prospect, this one covers everything draft junkies love.

Topics covered:


2027 NFL Mock Draft reactions


Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Dante Moore & QB projections


Why “generational draft” talk gets exhausting


Caleb Downs fit with the Cowboys


Sonny Styles’ upside in Washington


Texans building around their defense


KC Concepcion to Cleveland


Dolphins culture rebuild with Jacob Rodriguez

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Kevin Clark goes (alphabetically) through the teams that he believes won the 2026 NFL Draft. Hear why the Bengals have built a roster capable of contending in the AFC. Similarly, why the Cowboys have vaulted themselves into contention in the NFC with the additions they've made defensively. Plus: Why both New York teams should be thrilled with their hauls and how the Buccaneers followed the Eagles' playbook in adding to their roster.
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Kevin Clark recaps a wild first round of the NFL Draft. Hear why he's high on what the Giants were able to do on Thursday coming away with Arvell Reese & Francis Mauigoa. Also why Dallas' draft puts them in a position to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026. 

Plus, why Sonny Styles fell into a great situation with the Commanders and why he could become the best player in the draft. Kevin explains why he loves Jeremiyah Love as a prospect but doesn't love the fit in Arizona. That and more winners & losers from round 1 of the NFL Draft.
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Kevin is joined by Mina Kimes & Domonique Foxworth for a live mock draft, picks 22-32.

For picks 1-10, head over to The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny. For picks 11-21, check out the Domonique Foxworth Show!
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