Daft or Draft!?: Tate Ratledge’s Day 1 Impact, Landon Jackson the Next Star of ‘Hard Knocks’?

In this episode of Daft or Draft!?, we break down two of the most intriguing storylines heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Can Tate Ratledge make an immediate Day 1 impact as an NFL offensive lineman? Is Landon Jackson poised to not only rise up draft boards but also become the breakout star of this year's Hard Knocks? We dive into the scouting reports, player traits, NFL team fits, and upside that make these two prospects worth watching.

Ratledge’s physicality and SEC pedigree scream plug-and-play potential — but is he really ready to handle elite NFL talent right away? Meanwhile, Jackson’s combination of size, personality, and production could make him a media darling and locker-room leader, but how does his game translate to the next level?