The Al Galdi Podcast

Episode 1,065: analysis with RAS creator Kent Lee Platte on Adam Peters’ athleticism-heavy NFL Drafts and more

Episode Summary

11:16 - Guest: Kent Lee Platte, creator of the groundbreaking Relative Athletic Score (RAS) metric for NFL Draft prospects, on the Commanders for each of their two NFL Drafts with Adam Peters as general manager being No. 1 in the NFL in average RAS for players taken in the draft, whether prioritizing players who test very well athletically is a wise NFL Draft strategy, why offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. most stands out regarding players selected by the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft in terms of RAS, perspective on receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in terms of RAS, when an NFL player's athletic prime truly is and much more 32:45 - Capitals: preview of the Caps' best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 44:40 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Cincinnati Reds 56:40 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games against the Kansas City Royals Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads

Episode Notes

11:16 - Guest: Kent Lee Platte, creator of the groundbreaking Relative Athletic Score (RAS) metric for NFL Draft prospects, on the Commanders for each of their two NFL Drafts with Adam Peters as general manager being No. 1 in the NFL in average RAS for players taken in the draft, whether prioritizing players who test very well athletically is a wise NFL Draft strategy, why offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. most stands out regarding players selected by the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft in terms of RAS, perspective on receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in terms of RAS, when an NFL player's athletic prime truly is and much more

 

32:45 - Capitals: preview of the Caps' best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

 

44:40 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Cincinnati Reds

 

56:40 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games against the Kansas City Royals

 

Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup

 

The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you

 

Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work

 

For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com

 

Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads