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Fox analyst Joel Klatt released a sweeping mock draft that treats the entire college pool as eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, projecting top picks including Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Oregon QB Dante Moore, Texas QB Arch Manning, and OSU WR Jeremiah Smith, followed by a broader 11–32 slate across positions and programs.
In Joel Klatt’s All-College Football Mock Draft, every 2025 college player is eligible for the NFL Draft, producing a full first round led by Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) to the Raiders, Arch Manning (Texas) sliding in at No. 3 to the Cardinals, and Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) going No. 4 to the Titans, with a mix of quarterbacks, wide receivers, edge rushers, and offensive linemen filling the rest of the top selections across 32 teams.
Joel Klatt expresses concerns about Michigan Football's lack of a clear offensive identity after a loss to Oklahoma, highlighting issues with their rushing game, offensive line, and the transition to a new offensive scheme, raising questions about their ability to maintain their traditional physical style of play.
FOX analyst Joel Klatt is selling stock on BYU football for the 2025 season due to the loss of quarterback Jake Retzlaff, who transferred to Tulane after suspension, and significant defensive changes, making the team a risky pick despite their strong 2024 performance.
FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt predicts Nebraska football could reach its first College Football Playoff in 2025, citing improved stability under coach Matt Rhule, experience of quarterback Dylan Raiola, and a favorable schedule, with a key game against USC potentially determining their playoff fate.
Joel Klatt criticizes the Big 12's support for the 5+11 CFP format, arguing it risks reducing their playoff bids to just one and favors the power conferences like SEC and Big Ten, which could lead to greater dominance by these leagues and less fairness for the Big 12.
Joel Klatt criticizes the SEC and Big Ten for their greed in the proposed College Football Playoff expansion, advocating for a 14-team format with fewer automatic bids to reduce redundancy and maintain competitive integrity.
The Oregon Ducks, despite an unbeaten season and winning the Big Ten Championship, are criticized for being unfairly treated by the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt and CBS Sports' Josh Pate argue that the Ducks face a tougher path to the National Championship, potentially having to defeat top teams like Ohio State, Texas, and Georgia. Meanwhile, Penn State, despite losing, is perceived to have an easier route to the semifinals, sparking further criticism of the CFP selection process.
Joel Klatt criticized the College Football Playoff selection committee for allegedly manipulating the seeding process to favor SMU, despite their loss in the ACC Championship. Klatt argues that the committee's decision to prioritize conference championship games over regular season performance led to an unfair bracket, disadvantaging top-seeded teams like Oregon. He believes this approach undermines the meritocratic nature of the playoff system, as it artificially elevates teams based on sentiment rather than performance.
After a chaotic Week 14 in college football, analyst Joel Klatt predicts significant changes in the College Football Playoff rankings. With top teams like Miami and Ohio State losing, and Georgia narrowly winning in an eight-overtime game, Klatt's playoff predictions include Oregon, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia, Tennessee, and Indiana. The ACC and Big 12 champions, along with Alabama, Ole Miss, and South Carolina, remain on the bubble. The upcoming rankings will provide further clarity on the playoff field.
FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt outlines a complex scenario for Alabama to secure a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff despite their current ranking and recent loss. Alabama must win against Auburn and hope for a Texas victory over Texas A&M to avoid further SEC complications. Additionally, chaos in the ACC is crucial, with Alabama needing teams like Clemson and SMU to falter. ESPN's Heather Dinich also notes that Alabama's playoff hopes hinge on multiple upsets and a bit of luck.
Joel Klatt predicts that Michigan, a historic college football program, will suffer a blowout loss to Indiana this weekend. Despite Michigan's fall from grace this season, Klatt believes Indiana, who remains undefeated, will cover the 13.5-point spread against the Wolverines. Michigan has struggled with a 5-4 record, while Indiana is considered one of the most explosive teams in the country.
NFL draft expert Joel Klatt has ranked Caleb Williams as the top quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck, citing his exceptional talent and potential to make big plays on every snap. Williams is praised for his ability to score with his legs, top-notch deep ball, and effectiveness in both scripted and off-script plays. Despite minor ball security issues, Williams is highly regarded for his skill and character, with criticisms often focusing on unrelated factors. Klatt's bold claim reflects the widespread acclaim for Williams as a top prospect in the upcoming NFL draft.
NFL draft expert Joel Klatt has labeled USC quarterback Caleb Williams as the top QB prospect since Andrew Luck, citing his exceptional talent, playmaking ability, and overall effectiveness on the field. Despite minor ball security issues, Williams is highly regarded for his potential to excel in the NFL, with comparisons to past standout QB prospects.
FOX's Joel Klatt ranks the top quarterbacks as prospects since 2012, emphasizing potential rather than NFL results. His top five includes USC's Caleb Williams, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, LSU's Joe Burrow, North Carolina's Drake Maye, and Alabama's Bryce Young. Klatt notes the difficulty in evaluating Patrick Mahomes due to his Air Raid offense background. With Williams and Maye available for selection in the upcoming NFL draft, one of them will be the first on Klatt's list to not go No. 1 overall, with Williams currently the consensus top pick.