Teams That Nailed the NFL Draft + Things We Did Not Love
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the 2025 NFL Draft! We start by covering the Shedeur Sanders saga (1:28), whose tumble was finally ended by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. Next, we hit teams who nailed the draft (26:54), including the Cowboys, Bears, Patriots, and more. After that, we dissect James Gladestone's press conference (40:24), share the things we did NOT love (53:53), and give some shout-outs (57:25). We close the show with UNIFORM MADNESS (1:03:24) as Abdul Carter's bid to wear Lawrence Taylor's number was rejected while Cam Ward's wish to wear Warren Moon's #1 was granted.
0:00 2025 NFL Draft Recap
1:28 Shedeur Sanders Saga
26:54 Teams Who Nailed the Draft
40:24 James Gladstone’s Presser
53:53 Things We Did Not Love
57:25 Shout-Outs
1:03:24 Uniform Talk
1:13:52 Wrap Up
---------
Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall
Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369
Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:16:29
FULL NFL Draft Round 1 Recap!
Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by James Palmer to recap every pick from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft! We start with the biggest headlines, including the blockbuster trade when Jacksonville moved up to number two to select WR/CB Travis Hunter (0:52). Then, we discuss the quarterback class, why QB Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round (12:27), and the Giants trading up for QB Jaxson Dart (15:37). From there, we move through the draft, hitting on the Raiders taking RB Ashton Jeanty (20:21), the Panthers choosing WR Tet McMillan (27:00), and then roll through picks 10 through 20 (30:50). After that, we cover the Steelers passing on Sanders and other quarterback options (39:37), picks 22-25 (49:15), the Falcons making a massive trade back into the first round for EDGE James Pearce Jr. (56:36), and close out the first round (1:02:33). To cap it off, we review Mock Sessler's Marc Draft (1:09:42) and find out whether or not Justin successfully dunked (1:13:33).
0:00 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap
0:52 Jaguars and Browns make huge trade
12:27 QB Shedeur Sanders falls out of first round
15:37 Giants trade up to select QB Jaxson Dart
20:21 Raiders take RB Ashton Jeanty
27:00 Panthers take WR Tet McMillan
30:50 Picks 10-20
39:37 Steelers pass on Shedeur Sanders
49:15 Picks 22-25
56:36 Falcons trade up for EDGE James Pearce Jr.
1:02:33 Picks 27-32
1:09:42 Checking in on Marc’s Mock Draft
1:13:33 Did Justin dunk?
1:19:45 Wrap Up
---------
Try VIIA! https://viia.co/HTC and use code 'HTC' for 15% off!
---------
Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall
Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369
Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:22:14
The 14th Annual Mock Sessler Marc Draft
Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to give you the most anticipated piece of draft content each year: The Mock Sessler Marc Draft. The heroes are joined by Lance Zierlein to critique and give feedback on Marc's entire haul from the first pick to number thirty-two!
0:00 Intro
8:08 Top Ten Picks
24:40 Picks 11-15
30:05 Picks 16-25
41:06 Picks 26-32
52:54 Wrap Up
---------
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 'HTC' at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod
---------
Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall
Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369
Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
58:53
DRAFT THEM BEFORE HOWIE DOES
Just one week before the 2025 NFL Draft, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Matt "Money" Smith for some draft talk! But first, we react to the news: Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is on the trade block (8:57), something weird is going on with Saints QB Derek Carr (13:59), and future Hall of Fame OT Tyron Smith announced his retirement (18:15). Then, Money joins (24:19) to talk Chargers offseason and draft plans (29:27) and Draft Prospects Who Are Fun To Watch (41:43). Finally, we wrap things up revealing the results of the Best NFL Fanbase draft polls (55:46).
0:00 One week until the NFL Draft
5:04 NFL News
8:57 CB Jalen Ramsey on the Trade Block
13:59 What’s going on with QB Derek Carr
18:15 OT Tyron Smith retires
24:19 Matt “Money” Smith joins
29:27 Money on the Chargers’ offseason
41:43 Draft prospects who make you smile
55:46 NFL Fanbase Draft Poll Results
1:05:53 Wrap Up
---------
Try VIIA! https://viia.co/HTC and use code 'HTC' for 15% off!
---------
Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall
Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call
Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:11:59
NFL Fanbase Draft (with Katie Nolan)
It's draft season, so Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Katie Nolan for an NFL fanbase draft! But first, we hit some news: QB Joe Flacco signed a one-year deal with the Browns (7:28), Saints QB Derek Carr could miss the 2025 season with a shoulder injury (12:52), leading to the question: will Shedeur Sanders be the next quarterback in New Orleans? (14:05) And CB Patrick Peterson announced his retirement (19:36). Then, Katie Nolan, host of the podcast “Casuals,” joins the heroes (27:23) to see who can draft the best collection of NFL Fanbases (33:29).
0:00 Dan Hanzus Returns!
7:28 QB Joe Flacco signs with Browns
12:52 Saints QB Derek Carr’s 2025 season in jeopardy
14:05 How does Carr’s injury affect Shedeur Sanders’ draft position?
19:36 CB Patrick Peterson announces his retirement
21:39 Other NFL News
27:23 Katie Nolan joins
33:29 Drafting the NFL’s best fanbases
1:14:06 Wrap Up
---------
This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self.
---------
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 'HTC' at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod
---------
Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall
Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369
Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Heroes never die — they just change platforms. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with Heed The Call, a new NFL podcast that takes you around the league with depth, clarity… and just a touch of mirth. Dan, Marc and a collection of familiar friends cover every game and storyline, providing fans with an elite listening experience the Football Cognoscenti doesn’t want you to hear.