Shedeur Sanders’ Slide, Winners from the Draft & Way-Too-Early Top 10 Prospects for 2026 NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt dives into Shedeur Sanders’ slide all the way to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, explaining why it happened to a player many believed would be selected in the Top 10. Klatt shares feedback he heard from people within the league and explains how things went from bad to worse as the picks continued to roll off the board (and why Shedeur landed in the perfect spot to prove people wrong). He also lists which teams were the biggest winners from the Draft before unveiling his Way-Too-Early Top 10 Prospects for next year’s Draft. Klatt wraps up the show by discussing the recent news around Madden Iamaleava - younger brother of Nico - as an NIL collective attempts to reclaim money paid out to him before he decided to transfer from Arkansas. He also points out why Tennessee can't have it both ways with how they've handled the Nico situation.
0:00-2:19 Intro2:20-5:34 Klatt’s 2025 NFL draft recap5:35-18:14 Why did Shedeur Sanders slide to the fifth round?18:15-21:10 Are the Browns the best landing spot for Shedeur Sanders?21:11-25:22 Klatt’s winners from the NFL Draft25:23-29:08 Klatt’s favorite moments from the NFL Draft29:09-34:31Klatt’s way too early top 10 for the 2026 Draft34:32-36:59 Arkansas NIL collective seeking to enforce buyout clause after Madden Iamaleava’s transfer to UCLA37:00-44:10 Tennessee reportedly reached out to several QBs after Iamaleava’s transfer
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Joel Klatt’s FINAL Mock Draft for the 2025 NFL Draft: a shake-up in the Top 5
Draft Week is finally here and FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt has his final Mock Draft ahead of the First Round on Thursday. His Mock opens with a shake-up at the top of the Draft with a surprise player move up into the Top 5. He reveals whether he believes the Browns or Giants will opt for a Quarterback or who ends up with blue chip prospects like Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter. He also projects where Shedeur Sanders lands and which team will select Jaxson Dart. He has the Dallas Cowboys making a splashy selection that will bolster Dak Prescott’s offense next season while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs add a crucial piece to their offense.
0:00-2:10 Intro
2:11-3:05 Tennessee Titans
3:06-4:09 Cleveland Browns
4:10-5:28 New York Giants
5:29-6:47 New England Patriots
6:48-8:29 Jacksonville Jaguars
8:30-9:23 Las Vegas Raiders
9:24-10:29 New York Jets
10:30-11:10 Carolina Panthers
11:11-13:03 New Orleans Saints
13:04-14:17 Chicago Bears
14:18-15:29 San Franciso 49ers
15:30-16:42 Dallas Cowboys
16:43-17:32 Miami Dolphins
17:43-19:08 Indianapolis Colts
19:09-20:07 Atlanta Falcons
20:08-21:08 Arizona Cardinals
21:09-22:22 Cincinnati Bengals
22:23-23:25 Seattle Seahawks
23:26-24:10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24:11-25:48 Denver Broncos
25:49-26:47 Pittsburgh Steelers
26:48-27:46 Los Angeles Chargers
27:47-28:32 Green Bay Packers
28:33-29:06 Minnesota Vikings
29:07-29:57 Houston Texans
29:58-31:03 Los Angeles Rams
31:04-31:49 Baltimore Ravens
31:50-32:22 Detroit Lions
32:33-33:48 Cleveland Browns (trade with Washington)
33:49-34:08 Buffalo Bills
34:09-34:47 Kansas City Chiefs
34:48-36:15 Philadelphia Eagles
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Daniel Jeremiah on Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart & debating the #1 player in the NFL Draft
NFL Network’s lead Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ahead of next week’s NFL Draft in Green Bay. The two discuss the Quarterbacks at the top of the draft, where Shedeur Sanders could land and how they each evaluate Jaxson Dart as a prospect. They debate the gap between Ashton Jeanty and other Running Backs in the class including Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. They also make their picks for the strongest positions in this Draft Class and which player’s tape has been the most fun to break down during this process. The duo also discuss what makes the top Tight Ends in this draft, Michigan’s Colston Loveland and Penn State’s Tyler Warren, such elite prospects and how to separate them.
0:00-2:07 Intro
2:08-4:01 Daniel Jeremiah joins the show!
4:02-8:07 Is Cam Ward the clear No. 1 QB in this draft?
8:08-11:22 Evaluating Shedeur Sanders
11:23-12:29 Evaluating Jaxson Dart
12:30-17:36 Is Jaxson Dart challenging Shedeur Sanders for QB2?
17:37-26:04 Who is the No. 1 Overall prospect?
26:05-31:19 Is Travis Hunter a better prospect as a WR or CB?
31:20-35:21 What makes Ashton Jeanty special as a running back?
35:22-43:17 What is the deepest position group in the draft?
43:18-46:49 Is Tyler Warren or Colston loveland TE1 in this draft?
46:30-51:42 How high will Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson go in the NFL Draft?
51:43-55:25 Underrated prospects
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Tennessee takes a stand: is NIL out of control?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Tennessee starting QB Nico Iamaleava’s decision to enter the Transfer Portal after reportedly attempting to re-negotiate his NIL package to $4 million for next season. Klatt lays out why we shouldn’t be surprised that this is happening or that a football program is trying to take a stand in the NIL landscape after the pendulum had swung heavily in favor of the players. He explains why this situation is reminiscent of coaches negotiating larger and larger salaries except for one key difference. He also provides the fix to keep situations like this from getting out of control. Klatt wraps up the show by marveling at the final round of The Masters and Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win to complete the career Grand Slam.
0:00-1:48 Intro
1:49-8:09 Nico Iamaleava plans to enter the transfer portal after attempting to renegotiate NIL deal
8:10-18:09 Will we see more “hold-outs” in college football going forward?
18:10-21:09 What changes are needed for NIL to work better in today’s college football landscape?
21:10-25:24 Is NIL to blame for the current issues in the sport?
25:25-33:02 Masters recap
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Joel Klatt ranks his Top 50 Prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Top 50 prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. Klatt breaks down which player ended up #1 on his list as players like Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter vie for the top spot. He considers whether Quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders should both be ranked in the Top 10 while also examining how close the 3rd best QB is to them. Klatt believes the two premier Tight Ends in the Class (Penn State's Tyler Warren and Michigan's Colston Loveland) are 2 of the best players in the entire Draft which is reflected in his ranking. Ohio State lands 6 players inside his Top 50 but are any above the 4 Michigan players also in the list?
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About The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
FOX Sports' college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest topics in the world of college football. Joel relies on his experience on the field, detailed film analysis and unmatched preparation to give you the most consistent, fair and best analysis in the sport. Each week, Joel dives into the matchups, reacts to rankings, answers questions and discusses the biggest storylines in college football.
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