THE HERD - Hour 3 - Urban Meyer joins The Herd
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In this episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, the focus is on the 2026 NFL Draft, with special guest Urban Meyer, former college football head coach and Fox Sports analyst. The conversation dives deep into draft prospects, with Meyer offering high praise for Arvel Reese, calling him a 'freak' and a 'hybrid' defensive player with safety-like versatility, and advocating for him as a top pick. Meyer also discusses the importance of evaluating players beyond physical measurements—citing his own experience with Ohio State center Corey Lindsley, whose short arms were dismissed by scouts but who became a top NFL player. The discussion expands to late-developing talents like Joe Burrow, emphasizing competitive spirit and work ethic over early projection. Meyer shares his views on positional flexibility, arguing that comfort level matters more than traditional left/right tackle designations. The episode also touches on broader sports topics, including LeBron James' playoff dominance, the Lakers' coaching strategy under J.J. Redick, and the growing appeal of international soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Urban Meyer’s insights are laced with his trademark confidence and candid take on player development, team building, and the evolving NFL landscape.
Arvel Reese is a generational talent with hybrid defensive versatility—capable of playing edge rusher, linebacker, and safety.
Physical measurements like arm length don’t define a player’s NFL potential; competitive fire and work ethic matter more.
Late-developing players like Joe Burrow can become elite with the right mindset and development environment.
Positional flexibility should be prioritized over traditional designations—comfort and performance trump legacy labels.
The 2026 NFL Draft is strong at edge rushers, corners, and offensive linemen, making it a high-value draft for teams needing defensive upgrades.
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Urban Meyer Joins The Herd
“He's a great blitzer, especially from standing up. And then if you develop him, he's 20 years old. At some point, I imagine they'll teach you to put the hand in the ground and be one of the best four or three pass rushers out there.”
Beyond Measurements: The Human Factor
“I walked in, so how's my guy with short arms doing? So I think sometimes, sometimes I get it. You know, the reality is that arm length does matter, but there's so many more qualities.”
Late Developers & Hidden Gems
“If he is, take him. What is in your career the hardest position to evaluate? I'm a GM. And most guys, you have a pretty good sense after three years at Ohio State what they are. But there are guys.”
Draft Strategy & Positional Flexibility
Meyer discusses the 2026 NFL Draft, praising its depth at edge rushers, corners, and offensive linemen. He argues against rigid positional labels, advocating for comfort and performance over tradition—especially for tackles.
“He's a great blitzer, especially from standing up. And then if you develop him, he's 20 years old. At some point, I imagine they'll teach you to put the hand in the ground and be one of the best four or three pass rushers out there.”
“The series is not one until you win four. It's the first of four, but our only mindset is game three. The game is always played in between the lines and that's all the matter.”
“LeBron is the Swiss Army knife, and he has come into this playoff series so buttoned up, so focused, so dialed in. I mean, he's doing everything well, which is remarkable at his age.”
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Colin Cowherd
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Urban Meyer
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Arvel Reese
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Clifford Taylor IV
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iHeartRadio
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LeBron James
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Joe Burrow
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The Clifford Show
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