Draft fever has returned! As the eyes of the nation turn to the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, BSM is once again tapping into the week by doing things in a less conventional way. We’ve had PD’s draft talent, talent draft talent, talent draft guests, and reporters draft all-time sports TV shows. We’ve even done a lazy sports radio draft among the BSM staff. While we recognize this is a big week for football fans, we see it as an opportunity to use our creativity to produce content that is interesting, entertaining, and connected to a topical event.
Having said that, this year we decided to do our first NFL Analyst Draft. The rules for this were simple, whether an individual talks football in a TV booth, radio booth, TV studio, or digital platform, if they’re exceptional at explaining the game and sharpening the minds of football fans, they’re eligible to be drafted.
As you review the results, you’ll notice that the draft order is based on the actual NFL Draft. We involved hosts in each NFL city or called upon a talent who has an affinity for the franchise picking in that spot. Some selections you’ll agree with, others you won’t, and it’ll likely lead to texts and social media interactions among industry folks. It may even become on-air content. I thank all 32 participants for making time to be a part of the process, and now present you with the results of BSM’s 2024 NFL Analyst Draft.
Enjoy!
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- 1. Danny Parkins, 670 The Score: GREG OLSEN, FOX SPORTS
- 2. Grant Paulsen, 106.7 The Fan: CHARLES DAVIS, CBS SPORTS
- 3. Andy Gresh, WEEI: TOM BRADY, FOX SPORTS
- 4. Dave Burns, Arizona Sports: LOUIS RIDDICK, ESPN
- 5. Rob Parker, Fox Sports Radio: RYAN CLARK, ESPN
- 6. Shaun Morash, WFAN: TIKI BARBER, CBS SPORTS
- 7. Dawn Davenport, 104.5 The Zone: JASON MCCOURTY, CBS SPORTS
- 8. Chris Dimino, 680 The Fan: PHIL SIMMS, CBS SPORTS
- 9. Marc Silverman, ESPN Chicago: KYLE BRANDT, NFL NETWORK
- 10. Brandon Tierney, WFAN: ROSS TUCKER, CBS SPORTS/Westwood One
- 11. Phil Mackey, SKOR North: BRETT KOLLMANN, UNDERDOG
- 12. Zack Bye, Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan: MARK SCHLERETH, FOX SPORTS
- 13. Q Myers, ESPN Las Vegas/ESPN Radio: AMBER THEOHARIS, WESTWOOD ONE
- 14. Matt Moscona, 104.5 ESPN: MARCUS SPEARS, ESPN
- 15. Andy Sweeney, 107.5/93.5 The Fan: DAN ORLOVSKY, ESPN
- 16. Bob Stelton, Seattle Sports 710: PEYTON MANNING, OMAHA PRODUCTIONS
- 17. Mia O’Brien, 1010XL: DANIEL JEREMIAH, NFL NETWORK
- 18. Mo Egger, ESPN 1530: MINA KIMES, ESPN
- 19. Allen Sliwa, ESPN Los Angeles: TROY AIKMAN, ESPN
- 20. Andrew Fillipponi, 93.7 The Fan: BEN ROETHLISBERGER, CHANNEL SEVEN PRODUCTIONS
- 21. Marc Hochman, WQAM: MICHAEL IRVIN, NFL NETWORK
- 22. Tyrone Johnson, 97.5 The Fanatic: KIRK HERBSTREIT, PRIME VIDEO
- 23. Judd Zulgad, SKOR North: NATE BURLESON, CBS SPORTS
- 24. Gavin Dawson, 105.3 The Fan: TONY ROMO, CBS SPORTS
- 25. Steve ‘Sparky’ Fifer, 1250AM The Fan: CHAD REUTER, NFL NETWORK
- 26. Jay Recher, WDAE: BOOGER MCFARLAND, ESPN
- 27. Jody Oehler, FOX Sports 910: CHRIS SIMMS, NBC SPORTS
- 28. Maggie Gray, Infinity Sports Network: BOOMER ESIASON, CBS SPORTS
- 29. Jim Costa, 97.1 The Ticket: MEL KIPER JR., ESPN
- 30. Ken Weinman, 105.7 The Fan: BRIAN BALDINGER, NFL NETWORK
- 31. Daryle ‘Guru’ Johnson, 95.7 The Game: CRIS COLLINSWORTH, NBC SPORTS
- 32. Carrington Harrison, 610 Sports: MICHAEL STRAHAN, FOX SPORTS
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
