"Students Ask: Draft or Pass? With Coach Baxter"

"Students Ask: Draft or Pass? With Coach Baxter"

From Born to Be A Sports Agent by Jill McBride Baxter

March 4, 2026 · 25 min · Season 7 · Episode 4

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Coach John Baxter discusses the NFL Draft process and his coaching philosophy focused on winning college games.

Collegiate Consultants sits down to interview John Baxter, Special Teams Coach at Fresno State, to talk about the NFL Draft and how teams actually approach the drafting process. Coach Baxter explains his philosophy that his job isn't to create pro players, but to win college games, and how that mindset better develops his teams. He also shares his love for coaching and reflects on the most talented player he coached. The conversation looks at what teams value on draft day and how college success factors into those evaluations. Questions Asked: What is the scouting process like from start to finish? Do players know when scouts are observing? Do you tell players if scouts are interested in them? What do scouts look for when evaluating players? What is the difference between a player who is just "good" versus one that is draftable? What changes in the drafting process have you seen throughout your career? Do you Need Represenation? Visit Jill's Website jillbaxter@me.com Buy Jill's Book

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Host: Jill McBride Baxter

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