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Derrik Klassen

  • Staff Writer and Co-host, The Athletic Football Show, The Athletic
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The Athletic Football Show: 2026 N.F.L. Draft First Round Recap

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By Robert Mays Verified, Derrik Klassen, Dave Helman
| The New York Times Verified
Podcasts|The Athletic Football Show: 2026 N.F.L. Draft First Round Recap https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/podcasts/football-2026-nfl-draft-recap.html April 24, 2026 Robert, Derrik and Dave break down what you missed. transcript April 24, 2026, 4:14 a.m. ET Robert MaysDerrik Klassen and Dane Brugler and Michael BellerKaty Duffy and Did you miss our first-round livestream on Thursday night? Welp, go ahead and watch it on YouTube.
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NFL Draft projected No. 1 Fernando Mendoza can bring life to Las Vegas Raiders: Watch

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By Derrik Klassen
| Breaking One
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How Jaylen Waddle fixes the Denver Broncos' offense with speed: Watch

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By Derrik Klassen
| Breaking One
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