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Welcome to the Real IDP Hunter Pocastwith your host @RealIDPHunter – Fantasy Pros #3 IDP ECR ranker in 2025, and #4 IDP ECR Ranker in 2023. Popular in YT entertainment. This channel will cover all things Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football! It all just got real. 🏈Land in the world of gridiron glory where defensive players take center stage, and tackles, sacks, interceptions, and forced fumbles become the stuff hunted and talked about. We will cover a list of varied topics, all related to the Fantasy Community.

  1. 1D AGO

    🏈2026 Dynasty IDP Rankings- Top 38 Dynasty DB Rankings 🔥1-2-3 Scoring + Sleepers +Defensive Backs

    Discover the top 38 defensive backs for 2026 Dynasty IDP leagues! We break down the best box safeties, slot position, or top players' sleepers you NEED on your roster. Perfect for fantasy managers looking to dominate their draft or trade strategy. Follow IDP Hunter on Twitter if this is helpful.*My account got hacked in the offseason, so follow my new account @realidphunterJoin Co-host JT BREW @jtorange, as he discusses his recent Fantasy In Frames articles, DB& LB Values, and top DB Freeagents. JT Works for Fantasy In frames and Dynasty League Football, so join us as we sort through rankings. Check those articles out here. https://www.fantasyinframes.com/💥 Inside this video:Complete Top 38 Defensive Back Rankings for 2026Breakout candidates & sleepers to watchRationale on the Scoring ProcessIn-Depth article: Understanding Age Cliffs with ChartsPass-rush vs. tackle-focused defendersDynasty IDP strategy tips0:00 – Intro0:00 – IDP Dynasty Age Cliffs: Using Utilization Age to Determine Peak Value in IDP1:32 – Check out JT Brew’s latest Fantasy In Frames articles, including his DB Values and Free Agency coverage1:58 – Q: I notice you rank Defensive Backs (DBs) higher than the consensus. Is that your personal strategy, or are you just taking the best player available?2:16 – Q: What round do you typically target Defensive Backs in drafts? Or do you prefer to intentionally create a run on DBs?5:37 – What inspired your work in this space? Do any of the Defensive Backs in your article crack the top-25 overall? What about the top-10?6:52 – Cornerback Rookie Draft Strategy8:56 – Accolades I Look For in a Top-23 Safety9:00 – Explanation of the Tier List10:08 – Why Scoring Platforms Matter and How They Change DB Rankings12:15 – DB115:04 – DB218:30 – DB323:04 – DB428:17 – DB531:40 – DB636:00 – Recap of the Top Six Defensive Backs37:31 – Who Would You Rather: Tykee Smith or Antoine Winfield Jr.?39:16 – DB9: The First Cornerback Selected in Dynasty Leagues42:43 – DB10: Being Drafted as a DB5?44:32 – DB11: Underrated and Buried in Sleeper Drafts46:50 – DB12: Placeholder – Value Predicated on Team Deployment50:54 – DB13: A Position Change Makes Him a DB254:31 – DB14: Led All DBs in Scoring (2023–2024) Across Two Different Teams58:12 – DB15: A Sleeper Who Might Benefit from the New Coaching Scheme1:03:00 – Top 15 Defensive Backs Recap1:03:15 – DB16: A Breakout Player Still Waiting to Break Out1:08:15 – DB17–25: Solid Floor, No Ceiling1:14:36 – DB26–DB38: Honorable Mentions1:21:40 WIl Hulse Tweet (Secret Player)1:22:25 Recap DB 1-38

    1h 29m

  2. MAR 23

    Way Early Look 2026 IDP and Offense Best Ball: Fast Draft Strategy

    Timestamps: 0:00 Intro1:06 @HooHames Made This Intro! Special Thank You!1:37 Jamie's Intro2:28 How long have you been playing Fantasy Football2:55 What made you get into Best Ball3:53 What's more important in Best Ball: Roster Construction or Best Players?5:15 Hoo Hames YouTube Channel6:41 What do you think the biggest mistake people make when transitioning from Redraft to Best Ball IDP DRAFTS7:45 Breaking Down IDP Scoring (What's preferred in Best Balls)8:53 What casual fans need to know here: Sacks + QB Hits + TFL + Sack Yards add up9:30 Fun Fact: Most Big Play Exotic Formats give you THREE Points for TFL, so factor that in with your points total if that's the case9:48 If your scoring is 5 pt Sack:1 Tackle, you are in a big play format; if it's 7:1 or over, you are in an extremely favorable Sack Heavy League10:03 Knowing Your Scoring: How Should You Attack This – Five Priorities of Work10:07 Priority One: Get An Elite Defender! They are rare and don't grow on Trees10:20 Priority Two: When is it okay to grab an Elite Linebacker?10:23 Priority Three: Get a pass blitzer and why DL/LB Hybrid code is key on Sleeper Drafts10:40 Priority Four: The Next Tier DL2 with Tier1 upside10:45 Priority Five: Late Round LBs or three-down plays to diversify a balanced portfolio11:17 Historical Data of Fast Draft is Useful: How to Exploit That12:18 IDP Best Ball Draft and Applying the Formula12:23 1st Round Best Ball Analysis12:45 What to do after the top five DLs come off the board13:14 Who Would You Rather: TJ Watt or Brian Burns14:07 The Rookie That is Destined to Breakout (look at pressures and sacks end of last season)14:37 The One Player That people forget is elite DL (take him earlier)15:22 2nd Round Analysis15:42 Why Jared Verse is Scoring Format Dependent16:00 Is Trey Hendrickson the potential steal of the draft?16:13 When is it okay to cut off DL and start the LB run in Best Ball Drafts?16:40 3rd Round Analysis16:44 Who are the DL2 that could emerge as DL1 in 2026?17:09 Sleeper in the third?: The Player who emerged under pressure once traded last season17:25 A Defensive Tackle Run17:45 Is Chase Young a DL25 worthy in your best ball Drafts?18:12 Fourth Round Analysis: What players do you like to diversify your portfolio? Find Three-Down Players so you don't end up with Zeros for the week19:00 The Only Rookie I am taking in Bestball Drafts19:06 The Last Pick Dart Throw: Older Veteran Needing a Landing Spot20:16 Reexplaining the Priorities, Scoring Format, and Execution on How to Attack it – OFFENSE21:50 Underdog Draft board (provided by Underdog)23:15 How Important Is Roster Construction25:47 Round One Offensive Analysis27:14 The Curious Case of Justin Jefferson29:04 Second Round Analysis29:39 Fade Derrick Henry?32:03 What's Winning Drafts Now: Zero, Hero, or Rebuttal Strategy?34:16 What is something you have changed in Bestball recently34:36 Where is the market wrong36:48 Third and Fourth Round Analysis40:14 The case of Rashee Rice42:25 Who Would You Rather: Tee Higgins or A.J. Brown44:16 QB Draft Strategy44:28 Is Round Seven The Round of the QB?56:00 Where the Audience can find them

    58 min

  3. MAR 18

    Offense + IDP 3-Round Combo Rookie Mock/ Post Free Agency News (Updated, Pre-Draft, SHOCKS, Winners)

    Somebody had to do this. Dive into the future of your dynasty leagues with this action-packed 3-round combo rookie mock draft! We're blending top incoming offensive talents (RBs, WRs, TEs, QBs) with high-upside IDP rookies (LBs, EDGE/DL, DBs) in one unified board just like real combo/hybrid leagues demand.Special Guest Michael Pelton @IDPelton, writer from the Sports Affiliation, who has two unique articles he writes, including IDPendant, which is a weekly matchup-based article unique for IDP. https://thesportsaffiliation.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/idpendant-matchups/writer of the IDP Dynasty Roadmap, a unique look at building Dynasty leagues https://thesportsaffiliation.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/idp-dynasty-rebuild-or-reload/Hosted by Steve Hungarter (@RealIDPHunter | Real IDP Hunter Podcast |) Top-3 FantasyPros Accurate IDP Ranker), we break down every pick, value falls, sleepers, and strategy tips for 1-2-3 scoring or big-play IDP formats. Whether you're in a shallow rookie draft or going deep into devy prospects, this mock shows where the class stands post-Combine/early offseason buzz.0:00 Intro1:10 The articles of Michael Pelton: The inspiration behind them2:31 Where you could find his work, Sports Affiliation3:20 What got you into IDP4:35 Gaining an Audience5:40 What do you hope your audience gains when they read your work?8:44 The Sports Affiliation Discord10:02 IDP Free AgencyRound 1 20:00Round 2 36:28Round 3 1:09:151:11:18 Promotion Roster IQ1:14:42 Find IDPelton's work

    1h 16m

  4. MAR 10

    Post-Combine 2026 NFL Mock Draft: We Draft the Top 32 – Who Went Where?

    Join us on the Real IDP Hunter Podcast, as we dive into our very first 2026 NFL Mock Draft! Fresh off the NFL Scouting Combine, we go round-by-round (or top picks focus) and make OUR picks for every team—who rises, who falls, bold trades, shocking reaches, and perfect fits. Special Guest: U.S Army/ IDP Center Writer AJ Veal @thebabycows1In this episode:- We debate the QB1 spot: Does Fernando Mendoza go No. 1 overall?- Risers like Jeremiyah Love, Arvell Reese, David Bailey, Rueben Bain Jr., and Caleb Downs shake up the board post-Combine.- Our group hot takes, steals, and dream picks for teams like the Raiders, Browns, Giants, and more. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Combine Aftermath1:08 First Round Picks (all 32 Teams) Landscapes3:21 Wounded Warrior Fantasy Football League (Share Initiative)5:00 Raiders7:39 Jets11:30 Cardinals13:07 The Sean Payton Theory13:36 Titans15:39 Giants17:46 Browns21:08 Commanders23:08 Saints25:34 Chiefs (Two-Headed RB Monster About to Emerge?)27:12 Bengals28:40 Dolphins31:17 Cowboys33:30 Rams36:50 Ravens38:01 Buccaneers39:35 Jets42:08 Lions44:00 Vikings47:37 Panthers51:46 Cowboys52:55 Steelers55:06 Chargers55:42 Eagles55:48 Browns56:42 Bears58:53 Bills1:00:00 49ers1:00:49 Texans1:00:59 Rams1:01:22 Broncos1:03:20 Patriots1:03:54 Seahawks1:05:26 Check out our work on Fantasy In Frames and Fantasy Six Pack!

    1h 6m

  5. MAR 4

    Shock the Nation! Rookie IDP Four-Round Mock Draft| 1-2-3 Scoring| 2026 Fantasy Football

    Yes, you heard this right, a 4-round IDP spectacle! Join me (@RealIDPHunter) for this bold 2026 four-round IDP rookie mock draft, which is special co-host DarrylWinstead @HollywoodTitan from IDP Nation, one of the sharpest voices in fantasy football IDP profiling and devy content. We break down the biggest winners, sleepers, risers, and shocks from the 2026 NFL Combine to build our dynasty IDP rookie drafts.In this episode, we go round-by-round with our takes on the top IDP prospects (linebackers, edge rushers, defensive backs, and more), with some help in the first round by our friends.Wishing you the best in this fantasy 2026 IDP Season, and if you like this content, please subscribe to the channel. Info that could dominate fantasy leagues in 2026 and beyond. Expect controversial picks, hidden gems, and dynasty strategy to help you dominate your FFIDP leagues!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:30 - Fantasy In Frames Rookie Content: Out on the Shelf Now!3:08 - Why are Draft Profiles so horrible (lol)3:33 - What is IDP Nation?3:42 - Subscribe to Draft Dreamer: The best Free Draft IDP Content4:23 - An IDP All-Star Draft5:55 - Check out IDP Nation, the Discord, and the Patreon6:42 - 1.01 Pick Breakdown8:00 - Rookie Landscape: Why the scoring (1-2-3 or Big Play) favors this draft class8:42 - 1.02 Pick11:36 - 1.03 Pick13:01 - Greg Kellogg Tweet: Gary Davenport Makes Rage Clicks Ensue. LOL15:08 - 1.04 Pick17:51 - Fantasy In Frames New Article Shoutout19:13 - 1.05 Pick21:15 - 1.06 Pick24:00 - Carnac The Magnificent predicts 1.0726:25 - 1.08 (Be Careful)28:14 - 1.09 Pick29:50 - 1.10 Pick32:26 - 1.11 Pick32:01 - The Combine's New Bench Press Discussion (rules, records, & what it means for prospects)39:15 - Round Two Analysis48:31 - Run Stop Explained = Measure within three yards of the first down or line of scrimmage49:47 - Third Round Analysis55:00 - Round Four Analysis

    1h 8m

  6. MAR 2

    2026 NFL Combine IDP Reactions: 42 Biggest Risers You Need to Know

    Join Co-host Mase Riney @Thecaliking49er17 from USA Today, and AJ Veal @thebabycow1, former U.S Army sportswriter/ Content producer IDP Center, as we preview the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine drills, which are in the books—here's a breakdown of the top defensive standouts who boosted their stock (risers) and those who underwhelmed or saw their draft capital drop (fallers). From edge rushers and linebackers to safeties and defensive tackles, these IDP prospects could shape your dynasty and redraft strategies. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Fastest times "SINCE 2003" 1:57 Combine Reactions: What Grinds Your Gears? 2:25 No love for Offensive Lineman 2:46 Opting Out Of Combine Drills versus Combine Snubs 4:22 Six Dropped Passes By Cornerbacks 5:10 The Tight End Battle Sendiq vs Stowers 7:10 THE COMBINE NEW BENCH PRESS 9:15 The Future evolution of Combine (Is it trending towards Pro Bowl?) 11:08 Former NFL- QB Kyle Trask spotted throwing passes at the Combine Defensive Tackles (8) 11:44 Let's talk Defensive Tackles: 8 DT You Need To Know About 12:12 The Fourth Fast Defensive Tackle Time Ever 4.75! 15:02 The Curious Case of Lee Hunter Edge 16:29 (10) 16:40 Arvell Reese Announces He wants to play Edge 17:30 Edge The Ten Names You Need To Know 18:46 The Truth about Dani Dennis-Sutton 21:26 Who's Harry Crumb Starring John Candy 22:46 Linebackers (12) 22:48 Twelve Linebackers You Want to Know About 23:50 The Heat Seeking Sleeper You Need To Know about: Stats 25:15 The Kyle Louis Story 25:59 Jacob Rodriguez had himself a Day 31:09 A Dozen Defensive Backs That Excelled The Combine (12) 21:34 Dillon Thieneman Case Study 32:06 VJ Payne Cast Study 32:37 Genesis Smith Case Study 32:50 Robert Spears-Jennings Case Study 33:44 Is Lorenzo Style a Dart Throw Outside of DB20 now? 36:33 Where You Could FInd AJ and Mase

    38 min

  7. FEB 23

    Top 24 Rookie Defensive Backs (DB) Rankings 2026 | Pre-Combine| Post-Senior Bowl Rankings

    @RealIDPHunter examines the 2026 NFL Draft defensive back class is STACKED 🔥 One of the deepest DB groups we've seen, breaking down why this class is a dynasty/IDP goldmine pre-Combine in Indy!In this video:Why the 2026 DB class is deeper & more talented than recent yearsConsensus Top 24 Rookie DB Rankings (CBs + Safeties)Caleb Downs scouting breakdown: Why he's DB1 & IDP studHidden gems & sleepers for dynasty rookie draftsHow landings could create immediate IDP startersLanding spots, developmental prospects, transition game play.0:00 Intro30:00 Landscape Of Defensive Back 2026 Draft ClassDB1 2:20 A Generational TalentTier Break3:00 Who is your DB2/ DB3 Debate3:09 DB24:19 DB35:02 DB4Tier Break6:21 DB5, A Unique Developmental Prospect7:38 DB68:30 DB79:08 DB8, An Interesting Fun Fact Based on his attributes10:43 DB911:25 DB10Tier Break: Landing Spots could make these Top Ten12:48 DB10-DB1413:30 DB11: Guaranteed to be on waivers somewhere because owners can't spell the name lol14:44 DB12 Former cornerback turned Safety15:23 DB1316:18 DB14Tier Break: Draft Capital and Combine will matter to evaluate this Tier17:12 DB1517:41 DB16, Impressive Career Resume18:35 DB1719:19 DB18 WR Switched to DBTier Break: Deep League Prospects, One Dimensional Prospects20:23 DB 20 21:00 DB 2121:46 DB22, Career and Resume: Deep Dive22:34 DB23 UNLV Sleeper23:24 DB24 RB Switched to DB24:30 Check out F6P Draft Guide and Fantasy In Frames Rookie Articles

    25 min

  8. FEB 21

    Top 20 Rookie Running backs (RB) Rankings 2026 | Pre-Combine| Post-Senior Bowl Rankings

    🚀 Top 20 Rookie Running Backs for 2026 Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues! 🚀Join host Steve Hungarter (@IDPHunter) and special co-host Corey Piper @fromcopieps FantasyPros — aka 'The Running Back Whisperer' — as we break down the most exciting incoming rookie RBs from the class. We rank our top 20, dive into landing spot projections, athletic profiles, college production, and early dynasty values post-draft hype.Whether you're prepping for rookie drafts, redraft sleepers, or building long-term contenders, this episode delivers expert insights on who could be the next big fantasy stars at the RB position.0:00 Intro5:46 RB Landscape7:21 All-22 Film Study: Jeremiyah Love11:03 Is Love A Generational Talent?12:00 RB2-RB4: The Order Of These Three Might Surprise YouRB5 18:47 An All-Time Rushing Leader for his College24:24 RB Had Three Productions at All Three Schools33:22 Tier Break (Solid Day Three Prospects)36:43 All-22 Film Study: Nicholas Singleton (Be Careful)52:12: Desmond Reid59:30 What Corey is working on? Follow his Twitter handle @copieps

    1h 1m
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Welcome to the Real IDP Hunter Pocastwith your host @RealIDPHunter – Fantasy Pros #3 IDP ECR ranker in 2025, and #4 IDP ECR Ranker in 2023. Popular in YT entertainment. This channel will cover all things Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football! It all just got real. 🏈Land in the world of gridiron glory where defensive players take center stage, and tackles, sacks, interceptions, and forced fumbles become the stuff hunted and talked about. We will cover a list of varied topics, all related to the Fantasy Community.

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