Mel Kiper's DRAFT NOTES on Arch Manning's struggles w/Field Yates

First Draft

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🗓️ 3 September 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down Week 1 performances from top college prospects Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik and LaNorris Sellers. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:10) Arch Manning vs Ohio State(9:50) Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers(14:25) FSU upsets No. 8 Alabama(20:18) Field's big takeaway from Week 1(23:24) Orange Crushers of the Week(32:17) CFP & Super Bowl predictions(39:27) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:35.3	storylines and biggest draft takeaways from
0:38.3	week one of the college football season. That is coming up. Plus, we're responding to your questions,
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