Drafted

Oregon State Linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. and Cal Defensive Back Camryn Bynum take very different approaches to handling their stress as the 2021 NFL Draft progresses into the middle rounds. But nothing can prepare either of them for the overwhelming feelings they have to face as the final rounds of the draft tick away. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oregon State Linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. and his family nervously watch the 2021 NFL Draft, struggling to make sense of his complicated draft ranking after his tumultuous senior season and personal battle with COVID. Meanwhile, Cal Defensive Back Camryn Bynum hosts his draft party in a mountain cabin in Big Bear, California, while team executives question which position he'll be best suited for in the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Receiver Dez Fitzpatrick and his family watch the middle rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft from Greg's homemade "War Room" at his house in Michigan. But, despite all the preparation, Dez's big moment still catches everyone by surprise. Meanwhile, University of California Cornerback Camryn Bynum and his family arrive in Big Bear, California, for Cam's draft party at a lakeside cabin, where they relive his mind-blowing journey to draft day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On day two of the 2021 NFL Draft, receiver Dez Fitzpatrick, and his father, Greg, strategize with agent Damarius Bilbo about Dez's positioning. At quarterback Kellen Mond's draft party, Kellen also analyzes his draft prospects, talking with his former coach at Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher. Rounds Two and Three begin, leading to some emotional moments for the Mond Family. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Receiver Dez Fitzpatrick trains with his father, Greg, as they reflect on his challenging years at Louisville, and the tips Greg learned from practicing against Jerry Rice in the NFL. When the First Round of the Draft begins, Dez and his family watch from Greg's house in Michigan. Quarterback Kellen Mond and his family also roll out the red carpet for their own draft party in Texas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas A&M Quarterback Kellen Mond finishes preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft, reflecting on all the pressure and expectations, along with the challenges of pursuing perfection. He talks with Texas A&M Sports Psychologist Ryan Pittsinger, while his coach, Jimbo Fisher, chimes in about Kellen's journey, his experiences during quarantine, and how Kellen's new mindset changed his life and performance on the field. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Round One of the 2021 NFL Draft, and Devonta Smith arrives at the first in-person draft since the pandemic began, hanging out with his family in a private green room as they wait for his name to be called. In Florida, Alex Leatherwood hosts his own draft party with friends and family at a beach house, where the celebration ultimately turns wild. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Receiver Devonta Smith and his family attend a private dinner with Klutch Sports Founder and CEO Rich Paul, Maverick Carter, and the Klutch Sports agents. Meanwhile, Alex Leatherwood and his best friend from the Alabama Football Team reflect on Alex's early struggles in college and the brutal workouts they've had to go through to get to Draft Day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama Offensive Tackle Alex Leatherwood prepares for the First Round of the 2011 NFL Draft, carefully analyzing his draft stock, as well as his next steps in life. Alex's friends and University of Alabama teammates echo the secret to his success, while Alex's former high school coach, Charlie Ward, weighs in on Alex's journey from Pensacola, Florida to the cusp of the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this third season of DRAFTED, six elite college football players will take us on their personal journeys through the 2021 NFL Draft. We'll hear from DeVonta Smith, Alex Leatherwood, Kellen Mond, Camryn Bynum, Dez Fitzpatrick, and Hamilcar Rashed Jr., along with their families, coaches, and agents. This first episode features Alabama Receiver and Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith, as one of only thirteen prospects attending the 2021 NFL Draft in-person in Cleveland, Ohio. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at six elite college football players as they enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Experience their dreams, hopes, and fears in real-time, as these athletes go through one of the most exciting moments in their young lives. Narrated by Steven Johnson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey discover where they'll be playing as The 2020 NBA Draft comes to a close. Both players immediately jump into their new lives, flying on private jets, looking for apartments in new cities, and practicing with their new teams. The condensed offseason forces them to quickly face the perks, and some of the challenges, that come with being a professional athlete. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese Maxey and Klutch Sports Founder & CEO Rich Paul have a heart-to-heart as the 2020 NBA Draft is set to begin. When a breaking article quotes Anthony Edwards as saying he "doesn't like basketball," Anthony and his team have to shift into damage control, and the top of the draft suddenly gets thrown into question. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With only 24-hours until the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards works out one last time as an amateur at his home gym in Atlanta. Anthony and his inner circle try to focus on the road ahead and the importance of what Anthony is accomplishing in the face of some tragic news involving their tight-knit gym community. Klutch Sports Founder and CEO Rich Paul checks in with Tyrese Maxey's dad, Tyrone, about draft expectations for his son. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Edwards and his friends visit their long-time barber, Nono, for last minute trims before their virtual 2020 NBA Draft appearance. They discuss Anthony's plans for draft night, and the barbershop talk gets deep when Nono reminisces about Anthony's rise from little kid to NBA prodigy. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey returns to Garland, Texas, and finds his house overrun with draft supplies and equipment. Now, with so much to do and only 24-hours to go, Tyrese finally starts feeling the pressure. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With only two days to go, Tyrese Maxey says goodbye to Los Angeles and heads home to Garland, Texas for the virtual 2020 NBA Draft. But before he leaves the big city, Tyrese and his Uncle Brandon have to find the perfect shoes to complete his draft day outfit. He also soaks up the final on-and-off the court lessons from NBA All-Stars Rajon Rondo and Kevin Durant, along with some last minute tips from Klutch Sports Founder and CEO Rich Paul. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than a week from the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards lifts weights with Uncle Drew and Justin Holland. An argument about his work ethic when he was younger leads them to reflect on how astonishingly far Anthony has come to get to this moment, and how much strength and fortitude it took to get here. Their pre-draft workout ends with Uncle Drew warning Anthony about his world getting turned upside-down once again as he joins the NBA. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese Maxey and Anthony Edwards are forced to prepare for an unknown future when the 2020 NCAA basketball season gets canceled and the 2020 NBA Draft gets moved due to COVID. Instead of pre-draft workouts for teams, Tyrese and Anthony take part in a televised Klutch Sports Pro Day on ESPN to showcase their skills; but, the performance creates controversy for Klutch Founder and CEO Rich Paul, and raises new questions about Anthony Edwards’s draft position. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese Maxey and Anthony Edwards continue their last week of training before the 2020 NBA Draft, while reflecting back on their college recruiting experience and their first and only season playing NCAA basketball. We look back on their head-to-head matchups when Kentucky and Georgia faced off in the SEC, along with the unprecedented cancellation of their college season and the 2020 March Madness tournament. Georgia Head Coach Tom Crean and Kentucky's John Calipari share an inside look at what it takes to recruit, coach, and develop such extraordinary young talents in such an unpredictable time. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this second episode of DRAFTED, we find former University of Kentucky star Tyrese Maxey training and preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft. It’s his last two weeks working in Los Angeles and Tyrese is trying hard to improve his shooting, a process that reveals what makes him truly exceptional. We also hear from Tyrese’s parents, uncle, and his college coach, Kentucky's John Calipari, who share what propelled Tyrese from a middle school kid with a dream to a budding first round pick in the NBA. Narrated by Keegan-Michael Key. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.