Whoa, okay, let’s dive into this NFL Draft madness. 2025, guys! Seriously, like, every year we act shocked when everyone’s losing their minds over who’s gonna be the next big player. Right off the bat, there’s this guy named Harold Fannin Jr. We’re talking someone who’s literally got everyone scratching their heads.
So, the NFL Draft class is this massive deal, right? This year’s got its fair share of drama, with so many differing opinions flying around. Opinions are everywhere! But we all know the names floated around the top — Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter… they’re the usual suspects. Now, Shedeur Sanders was kinda in the QB convo but seems the Titans ditched their workout with him, so, surprise surprise, Cam Ward’s the QB everyone’s mumbling about now. Fun times, indeed.
Anyway, folks on this podcast — “The Athletic Football Show” — they get together to chat about these prospects. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen, and someone called Dane Brugler, all dove into the Harold Fannin Jr. discussion. Sounds like quite the lively chat, actually, with Fannin Jr. throwing the experts for a loop.
Let me tell you, this Fannin Jr. dude’s got a story. From Canton, Ohio to tight end at Bowling Green — a whole transformation kind of journey, if you ask me. This guy was a safety back in high school, not getting those big offers, you know? And somehow, Bowling Green thought, “Why not make him a tight end?” Just wild how they saw that potential. So, he’s this under-the-radar hero you didn’t know you needed.
Fannin Jr. wasn’t against top-tier competition, but his numbers speak crazy amounts. This boy’s racked up 117 catches, over 1.5K yards, and double-digit touchdowns. Not shabby, right? But watch him play, and you get a mixed signal. Some games, struttin’ his stuff, maybe a bit clunky — kinda duck-footed (no joke) — but catches basically everything thrown his way. Ah, the contradictions!
What throws me off (besides, well, everything) is how people are either all over him or barely notice. He is just one intriguing cat. One of those athletes who makes you tilt your head and think, “Huh?”
Derrik (one of the podcast folks), isn’t typically a fan of this kind of player, but Fannin has youth on his side. More time for growth, I guess? When it comes to blocking, he’s unpredictable, and honestly, who isn’t at this stage? Also, he’s this move tight end type, only without that wow speed. Ironic, right?
Here’s the kicker — he’s explosive over short distances but ask him to sprint away and, eh, maybe let’s not. LaPorta, another tight end, clocked a 4.59 in the 40-yard dash. Meanwhile, Fannin’s time is just over 4.70 seconds. Not exactly Usain Bolt material. You get the picture.
And can we talk about his blocking? Watching some Penn State play, okay, he teams up with a tackle to take on this beast player, Abdul Carter, and actually gets decent movement. Surprising for a guy labeled a “receiving tight end.” But change direction on a block? Oof, bit of a wobble there.
The final hot take? He’s complicated. Aren’t we all, though? The jury’s out on where he lands draft-wise — first round, third round — who knows! But he’s got that mix of unpredictability and potential, and well, that’s a nifty package if someone invests right.
Catch more of this madness on “The Athletic Football Show” — wherever you find your podcasts, and believe me, it’s a trip worth taking.
