Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Klatt breaks down this QB Draft Class that he believes has as much top-end talent and depth as any group since the famous 1983 Draft of Elway and Marino. He breaks down what exactly makes Caleb Williams a generational talent before discussing the battle for the #2 QB in the Draft between LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye. Klatt then reveals how he evaluates the future prospects of 21-year old Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy vs two veteran collegiate QB’s - Michael Penix Jr from Washington and Bo Nix from Oregon.
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Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft
• Klatt ranks his Top 5 ...

[@user-mv6cd1wz6m]

If Joel says CW is the best, I trust his opinion more than I trust all these espn analysts.

[@WadeInTheJeep]

Not only that, but I think his breakdown is more in depth and makes more sense than a lot of other analysts

[@Zahkia]

I’m completely new to college football so please bear with me. I assume Joel is trustworthy when it comes to college prospects evaluations?

[@brandoncampbell6606]

@@ZahkiaYes, Joel’s primary focus is CFB. So he follows these players from HS😊 to college

[@Jbcomedystl]

Joel has been wrong a lot also lol. These people are just making educated guesses. Every yr these dudes talk about sure shot qbs ..and every yr most of those guys are trash

[@jim2292]

Crying in the fetal position in his mom's lap in front of 80,000 people, asking for partial ownership of a franchise, having a list of teams he'd play for, painting his finger nails.. Just a few red flags

[@eric_day84]

Indiana QBs haven't stayed healthy even after Penix transferred. It goes to show you that surrounding a QB with great coaches and players can help them reach their potential.

[@antuanefranklin5247]

Yeah in college tremendously, In the NFL yes but........since Superbowl 23 All but about 4 or 5 fluke QBs are Legends and HOFers those that aren't had a Legendary Defense ala Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson, says to me you need greatest at the position.

[@nickmoyer9112]

⁠@@antuanefranklin5247Yup. It used to be that defense won championships, now it’s an Elite QB and defense. No longer can a game manager get the job done, or even a good but not great QB like Dak Prescott or Jared Goff.

[@packersauburneric3625]

JJ mcarthy will be the best

[@Sickwitit18]

​@@nickmoyer9112 idk man, Shanahan got to a Superbowl with QBs who would usually be back ups twice

[@clintfrederici3928]

Best evaluator of talent at the college level, could listen to this guy all day

[@whoknowsthis1]

Sure, but this video isn't anything amazing. Pure chalk. Top evaluator I've heard from is Brett Kollman

[@md2949]

The glazing is crazy

[@tjellsw]

He’s great but saying that if you put all the top 2 QB’s Drafted in the last decade and leaving Mahomes off is crazy.

[@jaymanishere13]

Daniel Jeremiah has actual scouting experience. I love Klatt, but his experience comes from calling games

[@michaeledwards1644]

Should swap JJ with Penix who is way overrated.. Caleb can be slightly better than Dak Prescott but depends on how clutch he is and I agree he is the top QB in the class.. Shedeur Sanders is better than the entire class though...Mahomes and Purdy are not that good and you see what they're doing in the league so all these guys have a chance to start..if I were the Cowboys I'd trade Dak asap and any pick within the next years to get Shedeur Sanders next year.

[@tannerbrisbane6542]

I think the most important thing with JJ is that he’s so young, he JUST turned 21, he’s so physically talented that if a team that has a bridge qb takes him and lets him sit and develop his accuracy and decision making for a year, then he could have a very good career. I think letting qbs sit may be the “formula” for long term success at the position. Mahomes, Allen, Lamar, Brady, Purdy, Rodgers, and we have only seen 1 season but Love looks like he can be something. Ever one of those situations is different but the main point is that none of them were drafted and expected to start their rookie seasons, obviously some did due to circumstances but still, the games and weeks that they sat and learned vs getting thrown into the fire probably have something to do with their success

[@nickmoyer9112]

Yeah I agree. The packers formula needs to be a model for the NFL. So many QB’s have had careers ruined by getting thrown in the fire. Couple of the most recent that come to mind, Sam Bradford, RG3, David Carr, Baker Mayfield. These guys should have had legit careers and got drafted by the wrong teams, irresponsible teams. Really believe all those guys shouldn’t have busted with proper development

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I’m a patriots fan and I want drake or Daniel’s. Also, I would not be mad if they did some sort of trade and ended up with JJ McCarthy. I think he has major Potential.

[@visible4850]

As a Seahawks fan im in the super minority in the fanbase that hopes he falls to 16. I dont think he will because he has a legit NFL sturdy body and an NFL arm with huge upside. If he did though I would be so happy, so many salty UW fans upset that he won the title game.

[@JohnSmith-of1tl]

JJ Mcarthy in a Bronco uniform just seems right for some reason.

[@tannerbrisbane6542]

@@JohnSmith-of1tl I don’t think so. He needs to sit a year and learn. Russ is not gonna be a bronco next season so idk who he would sit behind and learn from

[@paulwebendorfer5627]

This is an outstanding review. Consistently impressed with the analysis that Joel provides.

[@sak1339]

First time watching your show. I'm impressed. Great analyses to reach your conclusions as to ranking.

[@skyl672]

I enjoy this podcast and appreciate the amount of preparation you do before each one, thank you.

[@user-yn8ty6yd9j]

A learning experience. Thank you for a great evaluation.process...

[@yoursavioracr16]

love ur evaluations and how you explain them! 🔥

[@nicksardina3096]

One of the best analysts in sports. I don't always agree with him, but he doesn't go for the dumb, clickbait hot take. He means what he says and I respect that.

[@donaldwehland1010]

i really appreciated your analysis of the QBs for this years draft. TY for your time that you've put in.

[@erict7867]

Very good show Joel, you’re always great to listen to. What I really like about you is that there is no fluff or nonsense.

[@Tony.L]

Appreciate the hard work Mr Klatt! Michigan fan here def think JJ will be surprisingly good. He was a great leader and smart player. I think he learned how to play the game and when to take big shots but control the game. Go blue!

[@natanl]

Love you Joel - the voice of college football

[@chriscorona1526]

Great Show love listening while at work.

[@GodzillaStacks]

Great vid Joel. It's amazing how different the rankings are for these players in current fantasy drafts. JJ and Bo are literally my 19th and 20th picks. (Last ones). It amazes me they are putting so many players above them.

[@robd3899]

This was such an incredible piece of work by a guy who understands Qb's. Best class since 1983, that's great when my team needs a quarterback.

[@andrewrichter2231]

Better than 2020? Burrow, Tua, Herbert, Hurts, and Love ? I highly doubt there will be 5 franchise qbs. In 2020, all five first round qbs hit.

[@DDub203]

Best breakdown I’ve seen

[@krishisel5316]

I would argue Bo Nix's playmaking ability when things break down is vastly underrated as well. He throws very good on the move and is pretty nifty at avoiding pressure.

[@KevinSmith-qd8sm]

Really good work very informative thanks

[@AlainEliacin-po1gt]

Joel great show today!!!! Can I have more shows with you and Josh plate once a week…..That show both of you guys did together….. was amazing

[@frankdamiano8523]

As a UW fan, hoping Penix has an opportunity to really become himself in the NFL. What a stud as a Dawg… one of the greats

[@Crayziebone17]

Really good breakdown thank you!

[@Forevermade32]

The best college football analysts and draft evaluator in the media space thank you for what you do

[@143Hoops]

Jayden Daniels has a really high ceiling. He’s a more polished version of RGIII

[@robertcampbell8070]

There's at least a few statistical metrics and models that have him as the best QB in the draft, so...

[@knightdance8377]

@@robertcampbell8070 He also loves to bail the pocket when there is no actual pressure Scramble rate on non-pressured dropbacks (college career) Jayden Daniels: 9.4% Justin Fields: 8.0% Drake Maye: 7.0% Will Levis: 4.4% Bryce Young: 4.0% Brock Purdy: 3.8% Bo Nix: 3.5% JJ McCarthy: 3.0% Caleb Williams: 3.0% CJ Stroud: 2.1% Michael Penix Jr: 1.3%

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@knightdance8377 Oh yea, there's definitely some issues with Daniel's as well, no doubt. That was definitely a problem at the NFL level for a guy like Blaine Gabbert, who was bailing out of clean pockets INTO sacks.

[@TheLivedeath]

@@robertcampbell8070 But Gabbert only has 10% the mobility of JD

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@TheLivedeath No question, but 99% of college defenses only have 10% of the mobility of an NFL defense as well. He's going to be able to use his legs far better than Gabbert obviously, but it's just a fact that a QB can get more yards with their arm than their legs. He will need to learn to make plays on schedule within a clean pocket better, but I'm also confident he can do that.

[@leehurst172]

The most succinct description of Williams is that he makes the easy things look easy. I hadn't watched much of him and decided to do some homework and throw on a USC game this fall and was just blown away at how simple everything looked. McCarthy's best attribute is his head; the dude's psyche is just rock-freaking-solid. If he gets a year or two to sit behind a vet, that team is going to be set for a very long time.

[@robertbougher8820]

Great stuff!

[@johnswisher7290]

You're a good man. Your podcast had helped me stay sober as silly as that may sound. God bless.

[@MaChao2]

That doesn't sound silly at all, dude. In fact its extremely brave of you to come out and say. Keep doing whatever keeps you in the light my friend, you've got my respect no doubt.

[@matthewbeaulieu6053]

I’d like to see a live reaction + breakdown of the draft and each pick

[@taxisquad11]

a "live reaction" ?

[@matthewbeaulieu6053]

@@taxisquad11 maybe not live reaction, more or less a recap/breakdown of the draft.

[@kylewade8704]

@@taxisquad11ya what’s confusing about a live reaction to u?😂

[@taxisquad11]

How does one get a live reaction to a podcast?

[@hypershadow0615]

He'll be doing live coverage of the first 2 nights of the draft, so he'll probably do a reaction episode for the Monday after.

[@RKGrizz]

I have the same exact top 5. JJ really grew on me after the season, I like him to the Rams a lot.

[@keidrienwadley21]

Stetson is better

[@5020maine]

This was the best analysis I’ve seen all off season on the qbs

[@robertstokes9034]

Always solid. 👍🏾

[@bristolpete]

Vols fan here. Whats your opinion of joe milton? Where do you think he could potentially succeed in the NFL if he does get picked? Love your content! Thanks for being a great representative of college football.

[@Mr05Chuck]

Just asked the same basic question. I’m kinda hoping the Seahawks take him in the forth and sit him behind Geno for a year.

[@carlschiller5646]

@@Mr05ChuckMore like 3 years

[@fairtaxhtown]

The NFL isn't as much about power arms as brain. And as a Michigan fan I saw Milton freeze up and also continue at UT. The game is just over his head after years of development.

[@smcfarland7089]

Soooo true about the money piece with Caleb

[@outfield1988]

Great show.

[@wack8589]

So true, with the throw of the QBs

[@dabears107138]

Nothing better than draft season Klatt

[@irift3]

I just don't understand how NFL talking heads are so blind to recent history. They talk about "off-schedule" plays like it's the only thing that matters. Isn't that what Zach Wilson and Johnny Manziel were "elite" at? Yeesh.

[@rogerquirantes6574]

Joel is amazing I love this podcast.

[@EmpowereDad]

You're the best college football analyst brother. Thanks for loving college football like the rest of us and being incredibly unbiased. Hoping your buffs have a great year, GO Ducks!

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Penix to Seahawks makes to much sense especially with his OC going there.

[@dnice33]

Him in Miami would be crazy too tho

[@kwasihill7233]

JD5 needs to be in Seattle

[@Carrollavirus]

Hard pass. Don’t want him on the Seahawks. Way too injury prone, only can function with a top tier O-line, and is not a good running QB.

[@kylewade8704]

@@Carrollavirusbut he only had a top 150 o line in the nation in 1 year😂so I don’t get ur comment he had the highest passer rating the year before with one of the worst o line in the country, this just showed 100% that u just started watching this year lmaooo

[@Carrollavirus]

@@kylewade8704 Lmao! The Huskies have had stellar offensive lines since the 2022 season. Go back and look how Huff changed things up to make them better since that year, and go back to see how little sacks they gave up in total, and how Penix thrived. You’re up in the night pal. Here is some more info smoothbrain, Straight from the Huskies website: In 2022, Huff helped return the UW offense to its highest heighths, Washington led the nation in both passing offense (369.8 yards per game) and third-down conversions (57 percent) while also finishing second in total offense (515.8 yards per game). Just one season earlier, Washington finished the season 73rd in pass offense and 114th in total offense. I guess their O-line was bad in 2022 huh?!

[@charlespapineau5428]

Love Joel's take on the quarterbacks. No BS. No agenda. Just tells it like it is from having been a quarterback himself. I have way more confidence in Joel than someone like Mel Kiper or Skip Bayless, who are self-promoters or simply ridiculous. I agree with all of his selections except McCarthy. He is climbing the draft boards and does have skills, but I worry about a guy who is so slight surviving when Aaron Donald slams him into the turf or Fred Warner lights him up during a scramble for more yardage. JJ is tough but he needs some meat on his bones. I wish him all success.

[@DeadEye622]

Penix has glass knees I'd worry about him more

[@charlespapineau5428]

@@DeadEye622 Certainly something that will be considered. Everybody wants the mobile quarterback these days. If he can just have pocket presence and move a little, I think he can be OK. Guaranteed he'll be looked over very carefully.

[@HyzersGR]

6'2.5" 219 lbs, he's the same size as Aaron Rodgers

[@johnt296]

Great content! Best analyst in the game.

[@whydidiwastemytimeonthis4581]

I love how much the show has grown!

[@Edwards_Blake]

The real question is, will you and Gus be in the new college football game 😏

[@skelly297]

Penix or mccarthy would be a perfect fit in Minnesota

[@DB2clean]

Very different QBs for them both to be a “perfect fit”

[@thomaskressig3829]

Kirk cousins is a perfect fit in Minnesota.

[@deadlifefr]

@@DB2clean lol right

[@kylewade8704]

They’re literally opposite players😂

[@skelly297]

@@DB2clean Does them being different type of players change the fact that they'd fit perfect with Minnesota??? No. Both there styles, along with drake make and Caleb Williams, would translate with the Vikings very well. They can be different type of players but still fit

[@larry2timezlarry2timez66]

love what you do mr klatt

[@chim572]

JK doing top 5 prospect lists, love to see it 🎉 I hope we get evey position! Sidenote - I feel these should go from 5 to 1 to build up the #1 guy

[@bizrok83]

Funny how Daniels gets docked for having 2 good wrs. Penix has 3 and an amazing rb but GAH he's doing it all himself 😂

[@cameronburson1397]

What happens if Caleb comes to the combine at 5’11”? I’ve heard several scouts say he’s shorter than advertised. Is he still the number 1 overall talent, if that’s the case?

[@jeremyandrade5856]

Bro no chance caleb is 5'11 he is definitely a real 6'1 if you look at him standing next to cj stroud at the award ceremony he's close to his high and cj they have him at 6'3

[@jimeligino2029]

It didn’t stop Kyler Murray at 5’10”.

[@jeannine1991]

He’s definitely not 5’11”.

[@michaeledwards1644]

yes Mahomes looks like he's that size.. i'd project Caleb's upside to be slightly better than Dak depending on how clutch he is.

[@diegoarias5904]

Who tf cares? You sound like a chick saying she won’t date guys under 6ft. If he can ball he can ball

[@alexanderwoods4625]

Hey Joel, would love to see an off-season show about this topic - if you had a clean slate, how would you arrange the conferences?

[@chadcallaghan913]

Well that was great, I'm subscribed now.

[@buildingbread]

I've seen Maye play, he is the next Sam Howel, Mitch Turbisky.

[@mtc4him201]

I don't want to say I think Sam is going to be great, comparing him to guys who have failed for years is apples and oranges. The Commanders were a dumpster fire plenty of blame to go around. Sam was better than anyone the Jets, Steelers, Bears, Pats, Raiders had. At worst Sam will be another Gardner Minshew. Every team needs one of those in today's NFL. How many QBs could have stood up to the beating Sam took.

[@winstonsyme5899]

@@mtc4him201 Wrong. AOC for the Raiders had a higher passer rating.

[@TonydaGM]

Absolutely not, Howell is going to be a 10 year starter by the way. Someone is picking him up if Washington passes on a QB. Maye is a 15 year nFL QB he checks every single box

[@DaOnlyOne]

Maye is far superior then both of them. Youre just going off the school they went to and not the talent they are as QB.

[@jamesb925]

@@mtc4him201Mason Rudolph played better than Howell he was a top 5 qb throughout the last 4 weeks

[@robertsmall1657]

I think JJ would be ranked higher if he went to a more pass heavy school. Michigan is very run heavy and JJ still put up some good numbers. I believe if he was at UW or TTU or OU he would be much higher on this list. But as a Mich fan, I LOVE that he chose to play ball for us! Go JJ!!! Go Blue!!!

[@debsmith7861]

When asked to pass and not in rhythm in a run based offense, he was fabulous anyway. 3rd down and long conversion machine. 1 or 2.

[@louisbutler9738]

Klatt 🐐

[@xannith9533]

As a CSU alum I have a natural aversion to you Joel but I love your analysis here. Great job.

[@chalkdog3095]

You give a lot of credit to maye. I don’t see it

[@user-tm8sc2kz8f]

I never saw it either

[@GiantsAlliance]

He looked mediocre vs Clemson

[@tayche1]

I just don’t see CW translating to the nfl like mahommes did. It’s wayyy too backyard football and that offense was built strictly to get him the craziest stats possible. Also the intangibles are terrible. I want an adult at QB.

[@Ep1cRainbow]

that was Mahomes coming out of college. everyone who has worked with CW speaks very highly of him, nobodies on the internet who have never met him don't count

[@kylewade8704]

Idk if u noticed but u just explained how everyone viewed mahomes coming out of college 😂bro was throwing like 70 times a game to get crazy stats

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Sooner fan coming in the door…

[@dj7973]

Thanks Joel.

[@user-bg6zi5jq4r]

Finally realistic RANKs,Mr .Klatt you are my favorite ,talented,fox is lucky and subscribers.

[@ragmanintx]

Penix as a pocket passer means he is likely to have a longer career despite a more slender frame than average.

[@ps5gaymer]

Dude couldn’t move against Michigan. How do you think he’s gonna do against NFL defenses?

[@TheSystem0]

⁠@@ps5gaymerHe Will Have a NFL offensive line to protect him. Michigan D-Line was dominant no one played good vs Them

[@jordanxwilliams]

Why is Daniels “knocked” for having wrs, but burrow isn’t, Jamar chase and Justin Jefferson….. the size is a concern

[@JohnAC4]

Burrow threw them open, Daniels needs to see them open to throw.

[@justingranata6165]

Burrow won a championship. McDaniels didn’t even win the sec

[@jordanxwilliams]

@@justingranata6165 am I judging the player or the team success ? Burrow had an elite defense, lsu just fired the dcoordinator I only brought Burrow into this bc we don’t knock him for talent around him and Daniels is

[@winstonsyme5899]

There was a concern and Burrow was ‘knocked’. Plus he was also a one year wonder. Both great one years. But the difference is Burrow has proven himself in the NFL.

[@kwasihill7233]

@@JohnAC4you’re so wrong lol I bet you’ve watched very little LSU. There was plenty of times he threw his receivers open. People are just mad he could throw as good as anyone in the nation while putting up elite RB stats 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jamesnalle83]

Great one, klatt

[@scott811000]

Great job Klatt! I miss you and Cowherd together during College Football season!

[@KeepItChillStayHappy]

I hope the draft plays out like this ranking, as a PATS fan i want Daniels because of the dual threat and the lack of talent on the Patriot offense

[@RiqueRico88]

Nooooo. Please no, I would rather have Maye, tho we probably wont. But not Daniels, I dont believe in him, like I didnt in Mac Jones. I am a NE fan.

[@giannimendoza]

@@RiqueRico88same I think Daniel's will be a bust

[@redeyejedi4400]

Maye is so much better

[@wiserise1393]

Poor pats fans lol

[@RiqueRico88]

@@wiserise1393 lmao, Mayo say he ready to spend tho, lol, finally.

[@hypershadow0615]

Joel, quick question. Which of these 6 guys would you say has the highest potential for being a draft bust? That includes off field issues, deficiencies in their game as well as projected destination.

[@MJCFilms]

I'd say Penix or Bo Nix, though I think Penix because of his inability to run, his age, and injury history. Obviously it also has to do with where they are drafted, since your coaching staff and supporting cast can play a huge roll in whether or not you succeed, and we wont know that until draft day. But overall, I'd say probably Penix has the highest % of being a bust

[@hypershadow0615]

@@MJCFilms I was thinking Penix too. I certainly hope not, because a league with all of these quarterbacks being successful would be something to see

[@MJCFilms]

@@hypershadow0615 Oh I 100% agree. I really enjoyed watching both Bo Nix and Penix all year, and I really hope they can succeed at the next level. You can never have too many elite QB's in the NFL

[@hypershadow0615]

And I'll say this, based on Joel's mock draft, if the Broncos take Bo Nix, I'm drafting him in fantasy football 👍🏿

[@SteveyFrench]

Joel - huge fan of the pod. Quick question: Where do you buy your crew necks from?

[@jonschlottig9584]

Love your stuff Klatt - don't listen to negative comments, you are one of the best in the business.

[@robertryan627]

I like to use Bill Parcels rules for drafting a QB and apply those every year and though it’s not perfect, it certainly increases your odds of finding the franchise QB. Top 3 are 1) 3 year starter, QBs need to play a lot and see as much as possible. 2) must graduate, your QB must be smart, no dummies! 3) Win 65-70% of his games played, you must have a winner! Bonus 4) no Hollywood types, you need a humble guy who works hard every day. A grinder! You go back and look at the 1st round busts and almost always 1 of those will be the reason. Not fool proof, just increasing your probability.

[@arightscepter]

Sounds like Bo Nix would be a good fit for this template.

[@nickmoyer9112]

@@arightscepterYeah thats sound logic but Its why a “project” like Mahomes fell to 15 and landed into the best possible situation for getting proper development. It’s all about the right coaching staff and development. Yes the QB needs the intangibles but development and surrounding cast of talent are so important

[@774kblake]

Please, why not use coach Vince Lombardi's? Oh, that's too old and not relevant? You mean like using ANOTHER very old model like Parcels?!

[@antwanr5058]

Caleb Williams does not have a back shoulder throw. Maybe he’s hiding it but he rarely throws it and it’s off when he does. That’s something. He’s also had some character concerns. Many saw him pout on live television, he doesn’t make others better, and they take all the blame. Guys like Penix and JD we only hear how great their cast is but we don’t look at the reverse, like how Penix makes Odunze better or how JD makes Nabers better and so on. CW continues to get every excuse on the planet for his inability to raise his teammates up. The reality is many great QBs raise the level of play of their teammates and not vice versa. If you want an exam of this look no further than Penix. Where was Washington before him? Dumpster fire. How was their QB play? Awful. How was Odunze? Odunze who? Same with Indiana. They were competitive at QB whenever Penix was on the field and incompetent without him. Someone is going to run away with the steal of the draft whoever drafts Penix.

[@hebraicfaithtv]

He can throw it! Sometimes in college it’s not needed when you have great wideouts

[@hebraicfaithtv]

Caleb raised everyone to the next level!

[@antwanr5058]

@@hebraicfaithtv who? Who on is team has he elevated? I thought they were all trash according to everyone.

[@jamesBrian-lu4kj]

Yeah, he def has the NFL arm, the risk is injuries....it's a legit concern

[@bookendtackles5315]

Don't understand people doubting penix. Very good pre and post snap, great pocket awareness manipulation, arm talent, quick release, smart.

[@isaacmitchell1087]

Great show again Joel, question for you: Who do you see as this year’s Puka Nacua? In other words, a guy with a later-round grade who could come in and make an immediate impact as a rookie (on offense or defense).

[@JoelKlattShow]

Roman Wilson from Michigan is a guy I really like. He is very fast and runs decent routes. His offense wasn't going to showcase him at Michigan, but you saw his skill set shine at the Senior Bowl. -Joel

[@jeffzuiderveen7266]

Why did CW's stats fall off so much this year? (unknown injury?)....also, I feel as though there should be asterisks next to the stats of QB's from the PAC12(teams who don't play defense)...look what happened to Penix in the natty.. Joel, id you'd made this vid last year, I'd have agreed with you. This year I'm iffy.

[@chadrickjennings7873]

I honestly think a lot of people don’t realize how terrible an OC Kingsbury is. Coming from a Cardinals fan, I think that can easily be the source of the drop in production.

[@shamaldeare5576]

@@chadrickjennings7873But he wasn’t the OC at USC and he was the head coach at AZ, who got in the playoffs with 11 wins and a top 10 offense in 2021.

[@TonydaGM]

You don't draft based on stats

[@jeffzuiderveen7266]

no, but there is no arguing that CW did not play as well this season...if he'd only played in 2023, there is NO WAY he'd be the first QB drafted@@TonydaGM

[@DDub203]

52 tds and 5 ints his heisman year and 42 tds and 5 ints this past year . I wouldn’t call 9 less tds a fall off if you’re basing it off stats

[@jeannine1991]

I met Joel Klatt at the USC-CO game last fall. He’s even more handsome in person. Caleb is the best college QB I’ve ever seen. Thanks for giving us excellent year round football coverage, Joel. I appreciate you. ✌🏽

[@DOCzullaful]

You should've watched college football before 2021 if CW is the best QB you've ever seen lol

[@jeannine1991]

@@DOCzullaful Todd Marinovich was my previous favorite, so do the math.

[@spaceghost8995]

​@@jeannine1991 lol I'm 60 I remember Todd!

[@myles_ad]

I really appreciate these breakdowns but I would like to hear a bit more about why certain guys are separated from the others. A sense of limitations, areas to improve, etc.

[@nicholasburk8193]

About the Nix/Broncos fit: I’m wondering if you’re saying that Nix’s particular skill set makes him a *better* fit there than the top 5 guys would be? As a Broncos fan, I’d be interested in hearing about the potential fit of all six, given your experience with Sean Payton.

[@Frederick0220]

Don't be surprised if Bo Nix ends up the best, despite the fact he'll go in the 2nd or 3rd round

[@briankeane6691]

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[@Michael-el7uc]

You are so correct. How many first draft picks actually do great.

[@Frederick0220]

@@Michael-el7uc Exactly bro. Countless busts in the 1st round, even top 15 picks. JaMarcus Russell and EJ Manuel immediately come to mind.

[@Rantalytics]

Williams, Penix, Daniels, Maye

[@SuperAudionut]

Joel you are as good as it gets in your analysis and coverage of college football. I would even listen to your analysis of women's gymnastics. Good comparison.

[@AAblade7]

Jayden’s improvement from 2022 to 2023 was quite amazing to me. His decision making and how LSU was able to run a more complicated system compared to last season. Drake on the other hand it looked like he regressed or maybe UNC did a better job of limiting pressure situations last season. He was way more irratic this season and he’s fairly lucky his INT was only 9.

[@mikepolls3032]

I like JJ still really young to grow more

[@bigd22686]

Penix = left handed CJ Stroud

[@kylewade8704]

How in any way do they play alike?😂

[@TurfWarz]

Appreciate the analysis Joe! Can you explain Drake Maye’s poor TD to Int ratio, and high sack rate? Thanks bro

[@pamblackburn20]

I would love to hear your thoughts of the picks for defense and running backs

[@JoelKlattShow]

Patience! Patience! -Joel

[@edschlichting5576]

JJ is gonna surprise everyone by jumping up a lot on this list. This kid a winner and could end up being the best QB in this draft

[@jacobr5934]

Lmfao. This has to be a Michigan fan or JU on his burner.

[@farriskhan2352]

Totally agree.

[@TonydaGM]

No He is 100% correct, 3 QB's will be mentioned for pick 1, Maye, Williams, Mccarthy ​@@jacobr5934

[@danielpeters6937]

@@jacobr5934your looking at just his stats, but watch his highlights. Hes got it all, and did whatever it took to win games. I think he is better than most on this list. Wouldn’t be surprised if he was 1st or 2nd QB off the board. For NFL teams he’s a safe pick. Zero ego, who is a team player that will do whatever it takes to win. Can’t say that about the rest of QBs, especially Caleb who wants to pick the team he goes to.

[@zacharyshirley1677]

He is a bum.

[@taihalpern7342]

Am I crazy or was Penix not obviously better than every qb besides Caleb? Like is everyone just collectively gaslighting me?

[@princeofgreece9054]

The problem with Penix is his short game. His accuracy is not very good 20 yards and shorter, even worse 10 and shorter. That makes him a bit one dimensional. Don’t get me wrong, this dude is incredibly good and is great in an air raid style offense, but having a more all round QB will benefit teams more

[@jca65lb]

Injuries

[@Lukasb-bi3fc]

Injuries and he's not a good athlete. My top 5 in order: Maye, Nix, Williams, McCarthy, Penix

[@jca65lb]

@@Lukasb-bi3fc Maye at #1 and no Daniels. 👀 😆

[@Lukasb-bi3fc]

@@jca65lb i don't think Daniel's game will translate well to the NFL. He's the QB i think will be a bust though I do think he gets drafted in the 1st round

[@richh650]

Excellent list Joel. I wouldn't be surprise if Nix turns out to be at least the 2nd most successful QB from this draft when all said and done.

[@petercole8798]

Joel I'm a die hard patriots fan. I'm getting a vision on Michael Pratt from Tulane. How do you rate him. Great show. You and Mel Kiper are Fun to watch.

[@DaOnlyOne]

Rattler is the better prospect in the later rounds. Only thing Pratt is better then any other QB in this draft is post and pre snap. Just not elite anything else

[@bironcaldwell3923]

Joel has the best knowledge of these college prospects. He has no clue what the NFL teams are doing.

[@YodaSmokes]

Bro is overrating JJ and Bo Nix so much. Bo is the ultimate check down guy, can’t be anything more than a role paying qb that is dependent on having a good o line and weapons to not be completely irrelevant. JJ went from a turnover machine to a check down game manager. He never improved, he just stopped being asked to be that guy like they thought he was going to be. They didn’t ask him to do too much, so he didn’t and that makes him a first rounder? He’ll either get to the NFL and be exactly that, too scared to throw the ball down field, or he’ll be a turnover machine again I don’t see anything in between.

[@bironcaldwell3923]

@YodaSmokes If I start a podcast I want you to be my first guest. Maybe not top tier first round guys but I do take into account leaving college to being 24/7 locked in to football they can both be Brock Purdy-esc and that's pretty good.

[@xstatic79]

JJ didn’t have to show anything all year. That is a valid point, he also doesn’t have the receiving core as any of the other qbs. The game against penn state doesn’t help him at all. But the running game was insane at Michigan.

[@kylewade8704]

What’s wrong with his receiving core? They were all at the top of the country in per play stats, I’m assuming u see they don’t have a ton of yards due to running and think the receivers aren’t good or something😂

[@robertcampbell8070]

The Penn State game probably helps him with NFL teams, it doesn't hurt him. Michigan didn't stop throwing in the second half because they didn't trust JJ, they stopped throwing because every time JJ dropped back he was in danger (and in fact got injured in the first half). Chop Robinson was destroying the Michigan O line that game. Michigan knew they didn't have to risk their QB getting injured with absolutely nothing behind him to win that game because PSU couldn't do anything against the Michigan defense. And JJ was willing to do that to get the win. That level of maturity and team first attitude is going to go over extremely well with NFL decision makers.

[@fightingirish8610]

Joel Klatt for President of College Football

[@da7heaven]

Joel, Love your podcasts and broadcasts. I wish your stat graphics would have same stats for all the QB's. Only Caleb shows TD/INT ratios. Why?

[@massivedynamic2339]

Jayden Daniels outplayed all of them against better competition! He's a DOG and should be QB1!

[@maximusdecimusmeridious3784]

The only analyst worth listening too

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Intriguing

[@redeyejedi4400]

This qb class is really impressive it's a good year to need a qb

[@JJ-zr6fu]

McCarthy is a classic bama game manager. If he could’ve aired it out Michigan would’ve had him doing it. When he needed to look at TCU

[@MO-ho8ev]

20-34 343 yards 2td 2ints along with 10 carries 52 yards 1td against TCU. Yes, I am aware he threw 2 pick 6's....but his stat line shows when he needs to air it out he is more than capable. His ability to use his legs also bumps up his stock.

[@joshuagarner1654]

​@@MO-ho8evFunny the one game that he needed to carry the team they lost

[@danielmckinnon6963]

"look at TCU" where he had 400 YFS and 3 TDs and led them back to nearly winning after a 21-3 deficit? The turnovers were absolutely bad- don't get me wrong- but you can point to LITERALLY EVERY qb in this class having a bad turnover game, and many of them happened at 22-23 years old. JJs happened at 19....

[@rzawistowski33]

He could be a Jared Goff type player, get him good talent around him and he'll do enough more often than not.

[@MO-ho8ev]

@@rzawistowski33 Jared Goff cannot move whatsoever…Jj is far more athletic than Goff

[@MaynardGKrebs-tt1dd]

Much of the criticism of Caleb Williams comes from delusional Justin Fields fanboys who think their man is the next Pat Mahomes. Sorry boys. The Bears will draft Caleb with the first pick.

[@David-ky9ns]

GREAT ARM STRENTH AND GOOD OUTSIDE OF THE POCKET.

[@KellyRoss-eb9dp]

Joel , i totally respect your opinion.