NFL Draft Special: WRs 11-20 with EJ Snyder (Ep. 1991)

April 6, 2026

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The episode opens with a surprising trivia question: Mike Oliphant, a running back from the University of Puget Sound, was traded from the Washington Redskins to the Cleveland Browns for Ernest Byner — one of the most lopsided trades in NFL history. That obscure fact sets the tone for a deep dive into wide receivers ranked 11 through 20 in the 2026 NFL draft class, where the conversation is less about household names and more about identifying which players have the film, the skills, and the right fit to outperform their draft capital.

The High-Floor, Low-Ceiling Debate: Elijah Surratt

The discussion of Elijah Surratt (Indiana) immediately surfaces a central tension in prospect evaluation: the gap between reliable production and athletic upside. Surratt led the country in receiving touchdowns (15) and finished sixth in the Big Ten in receiving yards, but he was a zero-star recruit and tested as a below-average athlete. EJ Snyder compares him to Michael Pittman Jr. — a high-floor, reliable player who will be a solid WR2 but may never be a star. Derek Brown adds nuance: Surratt is a "professional wide receiver" who gets open, does the dirty work, and catches everything thrown his way. The open question is what role he plays in the NFL. If he is a perimeter possession receiver, he could be a great WR3. If he slides into a power slot role in an increasingly 12- and 13-personn

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What you'll learn

1 (00:42) **Show Introduction & Guest Welcome** - Host Seth Wilcox welcomes Derek Brown and special guest EJ Snyder to break down WRs 11-20 in the 2026 NFL draft class.
2 (03:09) **Elijah Sarratt (WR, Indiana)** - Discussion on the zero-star recruit who led the country in receiving TDs but lacks elite athleticism.
3 (09:56) **Ted Hurst (WR, Georgia State)** - Analysis of the lanky 6'4" receiver who produced despite poor QB play and tested as an elite athlete (9.92 RAS).
4 (15:43) **Bryce Lance (WR, North Dakota State)** - Trey Lance's brother posted elite speed (4.34) and production at the FCS level.
5 (25:47) **Eric McAllister (WR, TCU)** - The Big 12's leading receiver who tested poorly but has elite film and analytics.
6 (37:02) **Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR, Missouri)** - The slot maven who transferred four times but produced consistently in the SEC.
7 (43:35) **Jacoby Lane (WR, USC)** - The 6'4" Lincoln Riley product with a 9.39 RAS but questions about separation.

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Show Notes

Join Seth Woolcock, Derek Brown, and special guest EJ Snyder they break down the mid-range wide receivers in the upcoming NFL draft class!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:02:12

Elijah Sarratt (WR - Indiana) - 0:02:40

Ted Hurst (WR - Georgia State) - 0:09:15

Bryce Lance (WR - North Dakota State) - 0:15:08

Tailgate YouTube Channel - 0:23:34

Eric McAlister (WR - TCU) - 0:24:12

Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR - Missouri) - 0:35:27

Ja’Kobi Lane (WR - USC) - 0:41:58

Hard Rock Bet - 0:47:51

Skyler Bell (WR - UCONN) - 0:49:30

Malachi Fields (WR - Notre Dame) - 0:57:28

Antonio Williams (WR - Clemson) - 1:01:53

Brenen Thompson (WR - Mississippi State) - 1:12:55

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