Pre-Draft 2026 Rookie DL Primer

<p>With 2 weeks until the NFL Draft, it’s time to get to know some of the IDP-relevant names that you’ll be hearing in Pittsburgh and your drafts. We are going to go through one of the most sought-after positions for IDP, the defensive line. </p><p>Hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis discuss what to look for when evaluating a DL, how the 2026 class compares to 2025, the premier names to know for your drafts (David Bailey, Reuben Bain Jr, Ahkeem Mesidor, and more), as well as other players to keep an eye on (including a DT or two).</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:41 The Process</p><p>11:52 2025 vs 2026</p><p>18:00 David Bailey</p><p>24:44 Rueben Bain Jr.</p><p>30:18 Keldric Faulk</p><p>35:47 Akheem Mesidor</p><p>40:55 Cashius Howell</p><p>44:48 Zion Young</p><p>48:54 R Mason Thomas</p><p>52:48 Other Names to Watch</p><p>Check out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: <a href="https://idptradecalculator.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://idptradecalculator.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theidpshow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel</a> for our other shows, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4N3hZuPYzX6Dz_QgEFloeBQlvLPxHZy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The IDP After Show</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4N3hZuPYzXh9S_hmiw0uE6VyKh2c8kW" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">All IDP</a>.</p><p>If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at <a href="https://www.theidpshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠theIDPshow.com⁠</a>. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/theidpshow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠@theidpshow⁠</a>. Thanks for listening!</p>