The Draft Blitz: Boom or Bust Ep. 1 – Devin Jackson The Philly Blitz

Boom or Bust is back.Mar'Quell Fripp Owens kicks off his annual deep dive series into the NFL Draft — breaking down prospects, discussing positional value & team-building, and what truly separates a future star from a cautionary tale.In the first installment of the 2026 series, Quell is joined by Devin Jackson of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Together, they examine the impact of Ty Simpson sitting and waiting and what patience (or the lack of it) can mean for quarterback development in today’s NFL landscape.From there, the discussion shifts into the eternal draft debate: best player available vs. team needs, and how front offices should approach positional value when navigating a class that may be perceived as weaker at certain premium spots.They also discuss some of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 class, including Caleb Downs, Olaivavega Ioane, Jeremiyah Love, and Sonny Styles — evaluating their ceilings, team fits, and long-term value.They also discuss some of their favorite prospects they’ve scouted from this years draft class.Follow Quell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Devin on XFollow The Philly Blitz on all social media (X⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠): @ThePhillyBlitz_Visit The Philly Blitz for Pre-Draft Coverage
  1. The Draft Blitz: Boom or Bust Ep. 1 – Devin Jackson
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