The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Hour 2 - Colin's NFL Mock Draft

Apr 24, 2025
Joel Klatt, a Fox Sports college football analyst, joins to discuss the latest NFL mock draft, revealing a surprising trade from an NFC contender. He shares insights on how Shedeur Sanders would be a perfect fit for the Steelers. The conversation dives into player evaluations, with Klatt highlighting the importance of college performance and emerging trends like the transfer portal. They also analyze team strategies, including the unexpected omission of top cornerback Will Johnson, setting the stage for an exciting draft.
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INSIGHT

Starless Draft but Key Stars

  • The 2023 NFL Draft is seen as starless, but players like Abdul Carter stand out as genuine stars.
  • Teams may pick best available talent over positions of immediate need in this draft.
ADVICE

Prioritize Offensive Tackle Selection

  • Teams should draft the best available offensive tackle, like Will Campbell, especially if their O-line ranks among the worst.
  • Quality O-line is critical to protect key players and overall offense.
INSIGHT

Sanders' Unique Draft Challenge

  • Shedeur Sanders' draft stock is affected by playing only under his father as coach.
  • The player and camp value fitting in a well-run organization like Pittsburgh and a coach like Mike Tomlin.
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