The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - NFL Mock Drafts, Victor Wembanyama becoming the face of the league, Joel Klatt
Feb 24, 2026
Joel Klatt, former college quarterback turned TV analyst, joins to break down college football and the draft landscape. He and Colin debate Victor Wembanyama's rise as the face of the sport. They compare Big Ten vs SEC talent, evaluate top prospects like Fernando Mendoza, rank coaches, and unpack mock draft surprises and NFL roster strategy.
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Miami And Big Ten Talent Surpasses The SEC
- The 2024 draft class shows concentrated talent from Miami and the Big Ten, reversing recent SEC dominance.
- Klatt and Cowherd note multiple Miami players and Big Ten skill players filling first-round slots.
Draft Value Shifts Toward College Bigs
- Pay attention to offensive and defensive bigs in drafts; college bigs are prominent this year with Miami and Utah prospects.
- Joel Klatt notes Maui Noah and multiple Utah tackles project as top picks.
Judge QBs On Pocket Play And Clutch Throws
- Evaluate quarterbacks by whether they can perform above the X's and O's and own the pocket in critical moments.
- Joel Klatt praises Fernando Mendoza's pocket throws, accuracy, and clutch third/fourth-down plays.