The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

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?The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations was nominated for a Webby Award in the “Podcasts – Limited Series & Specials” Category! And we need our fans to vote at:  https://vote.webbyawards.com/publicvoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/interviewtalk-showAll you need is an email account and it takes less than two minutes to vote. We appreciate the support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that Deion Sanders has reached a 5-year extension with Colorado. Klatt breaks down why making Coach Prime one of the highest paid coaches in the sport is actually a bargain deal for Colorado. He also lays out the reasons why Colorado makes sense for Sanders and what they offer that most programs wouldn’t. Klatt also considers the newly available head coach opening at Stanford and whether that is a program that can get back to the glory days with Jim Harbaugh and David Shaw under new GM Andrew Luck. He wraps up the show by ranking his Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL Draft including players like Penn State's Abdul Carter, Michigan's Will Johnson and Colorado's Travis Hunter.0:00-2:02 Intro2:03-14:30 Deion Sanders signs an extension with Colorado14:31-21:17 Stanford is searching for a new coach21:18-21:38 Joel Klatt’s top defensive players21:39-22:29 Kenneth Grant22:30-23:33 Mike Green23:34-24:17 Jihaad Campbell24:18-25:20 Mykel Williams25:21-26:18 Jahdae Barron26:19-27:03 Jalon Walker27:04-29:30 Will Johnson29:31-31:14 Mason Graham31:15-32:34 Travis Hunter32:35-34:38 Abdul Carter34:39-38:21 Potential steals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his top skill position players in the 2025 NFL Draft. Klatt reveals the running backs he has ranked behind Ashton Jeanty and decides who gets the #1 TE spot between Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland. Klatt defends Travis Hunter's ability as a wide receiver and explains where and why he has him ranked on his list. Finally, Klatt comments on Coach Prime's desire to play against another program for the Colorado Spring Game and whether this is possible in today's college football calendar.0:00-2:27 Intro2:28-11:02 Top Running Backs in the Draft11:03-11:36 Potential RB steal11:37-18:43 Top Tight Ends in the Draft18:44-19:26 Potential TE Steal19:27-27:35 Top Wide Receivers in the Draft27:36-28:30 Potential WR Steal28:31-37:25 Coach Prime looking to play another program in spring game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel takes stock of the Free Agency moves in the NFL and reveals his latest Mock Draft for the 2025 NFL Draft. He explains where he believes the top prospects like Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and Mason Graham will land on Draft Day and whether Shedeur Sanders will be selected in the Top 3 or slide down in the First Round. Ohio State, Michigan, Texas and Georgia’s programs are all well-represented with multiple selections in the First Round including former Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh selecting one of his former players. Klatt has the Dallas Cowboys adding a dynamic playmaker on Offense while the Super Bowl Champion Eagles find another potential game-wrecker on Defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner to the show! The two discuss the top Quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft and Kurt reveals who he has as his #1 QB in this year’s class. He also breaks down why playing quarterback in the college game is so different than the NFL and the challenges that presents for Draft day and beyond. They discuss some of their favorite QBs in the league from Joe Burrow to Jayden Daniels and what makes them so special. Klatt wraps the show with his thoughts on the last Head Coaching hire of the CFB offseason after Heisman Trophy-winner Eddie George was hired by Bowling Green.0:00-1:52 Intro1:53-3:31 Kurt Warner joins the show!3:32-5:22 Evaluating top QBs in NFL Draft5:23-7:09 Has Cam Ward separated himself as the clear No. 1 QB in the draft?7:10-10:00 Evaluating the top QBs in the NFL Draft10:01-14:24 Best landing spots for QBs in the NFL Draft14:25-19:03 How high should Shedeur Sanders go in April’s Draft?19:04-32:01 important traits for young QBs to have in the NFL to be successful32:03-43:04 Football play breakdown with Joel and Kurt43:05-48:47 Taking stock of where QB play is in the NFL today48:48-56:58 Advice for QBs entering the NFL56:59-58:49 Eddie George named head coach at Bowling Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the key takeaways from the NFL Combine and which players are boosting their draft stock. Dive into the heated debate comparing Travis Hunter's two-way football skills with Shohei Ohtani's baseball prowess. Explore the impact of the Big Ten and SEC on the future of the College Football Playoff, and learn about the fans' disappointment over canceled spring games. Finally, ponder the evolution of college football with the rise of general managers and the shift towards a new era of talent acquisition.

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft. He begins by discussing the two QB’s that could go as high as #1 in the entire draft: Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders and explains why he ranked one over the other. He dives into the question of who the #3 QB in this Draft is and whether a player like Alabama’s Jalen Milroe or Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart could sneak into the back-end of the First Round. Klatt then takes a look at 5 more potential candidates to get the last spot on his list out of a group of QB’s which includes Texas’ Quinn Ewers and Ohio State’s Will Howard.0:00-2:03 Intro2:04-5:52 Shedeur Sanders5:53-9:04 Cam Ward9:05-12:03 Draft discussion12:04-15:56 Jaxson Dart15:57-19:34 Jalen Milroe19:35-32:26 Kyle McCord, Quinn Ewers, Kurtis Rourke, Will Howard or Dillon Gabriel at #5?32:27-33:08 Will Howard33:09-33:57 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The host dives into the most underrated college football stadiums, highlighting their unique atmospheres. Road trip snacks are a hot topic, with a debate on what truly qualifies as a road trip. Golf courses are discussed, showcasing personal favorites and memorable experiences. There's a thoughtful analysis of how NIL is reshaping college football dynamics. Finally, valuable insights on balancing life on the road with family commitments and managing personal doubts add a relatable touch.

Dive into the thrilling world of the 2025 NFL Draft with bold predictions and potential trades. A team may leap to secure elite QBs like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward. Discover where the amazing two-way star Travis Hunter could land and the fate of four Michigan players in the Top 25. The Dallas Cowboys snag a top talent at #12, while the Bengals aim to elevate their offense with a new addition. Plus, see how the Eagles plan for the future after their Super Bowl victory!

Ryan Day, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team and national championship victor, shares insights on navigating the challenges that come with title-winning success. He reacts to Chip Kelly's surprise NFL departure and discusses how to manage player retention amidst roster tampering. Day recalls the suspenseful moment of the championship game when Will Howard connected with Jeremiah Smith. The conversation wraps up with Klatt's Super Bowl prediction, highlighting the upcoming clash between the Chiefs and Eagles.