McCrystal suggested "Colts first pick: offensive lineman (+300)" based on GM Chris Ballard’s unmistakable draft profile. Since 2019, nine of Ballard’s 12 top‑two‑round selections spent at least four years in college and nine posted a Relative Athletic Score of 9.0+. Top TE targets Tyler Warren (5 years, likely 9+ RAS) will be off the board and Colston Loveland (3 years, no testing due to injury) violates both tendencies. With RT Braden Smith in a contract year and a guard spot open, Ballard can pivot to versatile blockers who hit both metrics: Grey Zabel (9.5 RAS, 5 years), Donovan Jackson (9.0 RAS, 4 years), Will Campbell (9.9 RAS, 3 years) or Armand Membou (9.9 RAS, 3 years). Those franchise patterns plus roster need make +300 worth firing.

McCrystal endorsed "Mykel Williams draft position UNDER 15.5 (+115)" and would double down if the line drifts higher. He acknowledged concern over Williams’ 4.77 forty but stressed scouts care far more about the elite 1.61 ten‑yard split that shows instant burst. Williams’ 34.4‑inch arms match the length thresholds both the Saints and Falcons crave, and all three NFC South teams (Carolina, New Orleans, Atlanta) pick inside the top 15 with glaring EDGE/IDL needs. Add in league‑wide trust in Kirby Smart products plus possible interest from the 49ers and Cowboys right after that range, and McCrystal believes Williams will not make it past 15.

McCrystal played "Jaxson Dart draft position OVER 21.5 (‑135)" on the premise the Steelers, owners of pick 21 and the only obvious QB landing spot, will pass. He called a Round‑1 Dart selection a desperation move Pittsburgh is unlikely to repeat after the Kenny Pickett debacle. Supporting evidence: Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan skipped Dart’s Ole Miss Pro Day—historically they attend every future 1st‑round target—and even the QB coach stayed home, leaving only the assistant GM and WR coach on site. Dart did visit Pittsburgh, but the franchise’s draft‑day patterns indicate Day‑2 interest at most, making the field versus pick 21 an attractive wager.

McCrystal advised taking "Packers first pick: wide receiver (+350)" despite Green Bay’s reputation for ignoring the position. He highlighted GM Brian Gutekunst’s clear tells: Gutekunst traditionally attends the Pro Day of his eventual 1st‑rounder, and this spring he showed up for Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka, then brought all three to Green Bay for visits. McCrystal notes Gutekunst would not burn travel capital unless WR at pick 24 is a real scenario, making +350 value if the board cooperates.

Ryan McCrystal recommended sprinkling both "Jaguars first pick: tight end (+2500)" and "Jaguars first pick: wide receiver (+2000)" after digging into new GM James Gladstone’s background. Gladstone learned under Les Snead with the Rams, and after drafting Jared Goff the Rams spent seven of their next nine selections on receivers or tight ends—a blueprint McCrystal believes Gladstone will copy to support Trevor Lawrence. Jacksonville has allowed almost no information to leak (only four reported top‑30 visits), reinforcing the possibility the market is guessing wrong with Michigan DT Mason Graham the consensus mock pick at -110. Given the long odds, McCrystal thinks betting both positions covers the most likely Gladstone‑style outcome while still offering a fat payoff if either hit.