Commish Kit Is Back for Year 24: Around the Horn, Pete Rose, Ohio State, and Fantasy Football
Like Aaron Rodgers emerging from the darkness, Commish Kit is back for its 24th fantasy football season. It has been nine long months since the last blog and in that time Around the Horn got the final horn after 23 years, TNT lost the NBA, ESPN and MLB broke up after 35 years, the Oakland A’s moved to Sacramento, the Dodgers bought the World Series, and Caitlin Clark became the greatest thing since sliced bread. Furthermore we lost Bob Uecker, Pete Rose, Robert Irsay, and Jim Marshall. Fantasy football draft season is here and sports delivered nine months of absolute chaos while we were gone.
We’re Baaaack — Everything That Happened While Commish Kit Was Away
Nine months is a long time in sports. Because the world did not slow down while Commish Kit was focused on making the best fantasy football draft boards in the business, here is everything you missed in rapid fire format.
Around the Horn got the final horn after 23 years. Because the show was a daily institution for sports debate fans, its cancellation marks the end of a genuine era in sports television.
TNT lost the NBA and gave it to ESPN. Because Chuck Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal defined NBA coverage for a generation, watching them lose the broadcast rights was genuinely painful. Furthermore how long until Chuck starts fighting with Perk and Stephen A. on ESPN? Give it one week.
ESPN and MLB broke up after 35 years. Because the partnership defined how America watched baseball for more than three decades, the split leaves a significant hole in sports broadcasting.
The Oakland A’s are now the Athletics and play in an empty minor league ballpark in Sacramento. Tampa Bay said hold my beer. Because both franchises have treated their fan bases with complete disrespect, they deserve every empty seat they get.
The LA Dodgers bought the World Series Championship. Sho-me the money. Because Los Angeles spent like a fantasy football manager with unlimited FAAB, the Dodgers title feels appropriately purchased.
Caitlin Clark is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Because the WNBA Rookie of the Year has single-handedly transformed women’s basketball viewership and attendance, her impact on sports cannot be overstated. Furthermore fantasy football managers who appreciate elite statistical production should appreciate what Clark does every single night.
College Football Is a Complete Mess and I Love Every Second
The Pac-12 is now the 2 Pac. Ohio State won the national championship. The transfer portal is chaos. SEC quarterbacks make more money than NFL rookies. JUCO ball does not count. Players somehow have 6 years of eligibility. And universities now have to pay their athletes directly.
Because the current state of college football is simultaneously the most entertaining and most confusing it has ever been, there is genuinely nothing better on television right now. Furthermore the SEC’s stranglehold on college football is officially broken — the last three national champions are all from the Big Ten.
Fantasy football implications: Ohio State winning the national championship means Buckeyes players entering the 2026 NFL Draft come with championship pedigree and enormous hype. Because Ohio State consistently produces elite NFL talent, fantasy managers should pay close attention to their draft class. Furthermore the transfer portal chaos means college statistics are increasingly difficult to evaluate — players who dominated at smaller schools may have faced significantly weaker competition than their numbers suggest.
Rest in Peace — We Lost Some Legends
Bob Uecker — Just a bit outside. Because Uecker was simultaneously one of the funniest broadcasters and most self-deprecating personalities in sports history, his passing leaves a hole that nobody can fill. Furthermore his ability to make fans laugh while calling a baseball game was a genuine art form.
Pete Rose — The Hit King — Baseball’s all-time hits leader passed away still waiting for his Hall of Fame induction. Because Rose’s career statistics are undeniable regardless of his gambling issues, his legacy will forever be complicated. Furthermore his passing reignites the annual debate about whether the Hit King deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.
Robert Irsay — The Colts owner who brought football back to Indianapolis passed away. Because Irsay transformed the Colts franchise into a consistent winner, his legacy in Indianapolis is significant despite the complicated feelings many Baltimore fans still carry.
Jim Marshall — The legendary Vikings defensive end and member of the Purple People Eaters passed away. Because Marshall played 270 consecutive games and was one of the most durable and dominant defensive players of his era, his passing marks the end of a true NFL pioneer. Furthermore his famous wrong-way run remains one of the most memorable and beloved moments in NFL history. Rest in peace.
A New Look and Some Tough Cuts
The Commish Kit website got a glow-up — cleaner, sharper, faster. Because the site needed to reflect the quality of the products inside it, the redesign was long overdue. Furthermore prices had to go up a few dollars because of inflation, eggs, tariffs, lawyers, and life. Pour one out for the 25-round draft boards — there are a few left in the Fire Sale section before they vanish like Mel Kiper’s credibility after spending 72 hours screaming about Shedeur Sanders sliding to the fifth round.
And the models? They have been benched for legal reasons. Because football uniforms are apparently copyrighted — who knew — Commish Kit is exploring new creative directions for its product photography. Stay tuned.
Digital Board — Still the Cheat Code
The Commish Kit Digital Draft Board is still undefeated. Buy One Get One Free. Because the team tweaked several features based on customer feedback, the 2026 version is slicker and faster than ever. Furthermore it will not get ruined by someone dropping ranch dressing on it — which cannot be said for paper boards. Shoutout to everyone who said they would never go back to paper. You were right.
Fantasy Football Draft Boards — Commish Kit
Because nine months of sports chaos means one thing — fantasy football draft season is officially here and your league needs a board. Commish Kit has been making fantasy football draft boards since 2002, shipping from Austin, Texas. Furthermore every board ships free via UPS Ground with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Pre-order now and we start shipping July 1, 2026.
- Wall-hanging paper draft boards for 8 to 16-team leagues — from $38.99
- Free-standing corrugated stand-up boards that go anywhere without a wall
- Digital Draft Board — Big Screen Edition — plug an HDMI cable into your big screen TV and boom, instant draft board
- Fire Sale boards — last season’s boards with 2026 rookies included, 10-20% off
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Commish Kit’s draft board models?
Commish Kit’s models were benched for legal reasons after it was discovered that football uniforms are apparently copyrighted. Because the brand has always pushed creative boundaries in its product photography, new creative directions are being explored for the 2026 season. Furthermore the boards themselves remain as spectacular as ever — models or no models.
What happened to the 25-round draft boards?
Commish Kit is phasing out the 25-round draft boards with a limited number remaining in the Fire Sale section at 15% off. Because these boards are designed for IDP leagues that need extra rounds, fantasy managers running Individual Defensive Player formats should grab one before they are gone permanently.
Is the Commish Kit Digital Draft Board still available?
Yes. The Commish Kit Digital Draft Board is Buy One Get One Free at $40 for two boards. Because the 2026 version includes tweaks based on customer feedback, it is slicker and faster than ever. Furthermore it connects to any big screen TV via HDMI cable for the ultimate draft party experience.
Did Commish Kit raise prices for 2026?
Yes — prices increased slightly due to inflation, tariffs, and rising costs across the board. Because Commish Kit has maintained competitive pricing for 24 consecutive years, the modest increase reflects real cost pressures rather than profit-taking. Furthermore free shipping on every order remains unchanged — every board still ships free via UPS Ground.
Why did Ohio State win the 2025 national championship matter for fantasy football?
Ohio State winning the national championship means their players enter the 2026 NFL Draft with elite pedigree and significant hype. Because the Buckeyes consistently produce first-round NFL talent, fantasy managers should pay close attention to their draft class. Furthermore championship experience at the college level often translates to faster development at the professional level.
How long has Commish Kit been making fantasy football draft boards?
Commish Kit has been making fantasy football draft boards since 2002 and is based in Austin, Texas. As a result the brand has become the go-to draft board for fantasy leagues across the country, as featured on Thrillist.
