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The McShay Show
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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season.
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Our Way-Too-Early 2027 QB Preview: The Highest Ceilings, Floors, and More
5d ago00:43:34Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving into the 2027 QB class, with a rough-draft ranking of the top 13 prospects and discussions about the highest floors, ceilings, and more. Each top QB prospect’s early-access scouting report will be available later this summer on The McShay Report. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(04:50) Way-too-Early 2027 QB Rankings(12:50) Other than Sorsby, how many QBs would you take in a supplemental draft?(20:27) Which QB has the highest ceiling?(24:35) Which QB has the highest floor?(29:25) Which QB could have the biggest rise?(34:45) Who could have the most dramatic fall? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA 2027 Draft Primer: The Best Position Groups, Prospects, and Names to Know
1w ago00:49:21Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are giving an early primer on the 2027 draft class. They discuss generational prospects, the best position groups, player comps, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (00:45) 2027 Draft Primer and Summer Scouting (03:50) Top 2027 prospects you need to know(21:50) Who are the best non-QB prospects in the 2027 class?(25:55) What's the strongest offensive position group?(31:25) Is there a standout OL? (34:45) Historical comparisons for this EDGE class(37:50) Projecting this cornerback class(42:20) What's the strongest defensive position group?The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMailbag! Ohio State WR Rankings, the Rams’ Plans, a Sorsby Update, and More.
2w ago00:58:01Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are answering listener-submitted questions from subscribers of The McShay Report.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:20) Dan: What's the latest on Brendan Sorsby?(08:00) Kevin: Will Sonny Styles break Washington’s curse?(11:10) Thomas: What is Sean McVay’s long-term future with the Rams?(13:40) Austin: Was Jadarian Price really worth the no. 32 pick?(17:65) John: Where does Carnell Tate rank among recent Ohio State WR prospects?(19:35) Max: Why was Jeremiyah Love viewed differently by Arizona and Tennessee?(22:30) Kyle and Anthony: Did the Jets accidentally find their franchise QB?(26:55) Matt: Which Colts rookie will make the biggest impact?(31:20) Austin and Brian in Boston: How does Caleb Lomu’s drafting affect Will Campbell?(35:20) Preston: Could the Panthers already be eyeing the 2027 QB class?(38:30) Matt and Kevin: What should Buffalo expect from T.J. Parker?(41:45) Douglas: How quickly will Cleveland know what it has in Shedeur Sanders?(45:55) Steve: What would make Nate Boerkircher’s rookie season a success?(50:10) Camron: What role will Jaishawn Barham play in Dallas?The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench and Daniel ComerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA Rookie Class Fantasy Football Preview. Plus, Hypothetical Over/Unders.
2w ago00:59:35Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are sharing their rookie class fantasy football expectations for 2026. They each rank their top three RBs, WRs, and TEs, then make picks for the following hypothetical over/unders: (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (03:20) The Rookie Fantasy Football Primer (03:40) Projecting the top rookie RBs (12:50) Projecting the top rookie WRs (21:45) Projecting the top rookie TEs (25:40) The most likely to be overdrafted (30:00) The Puka Nacua League-Winner (35:30) Rookie over/under picks (37:10) Rookie QB O/U starts and hypotheticals (47:40) Rookie RB scrimmage yards O/U (50:20) O/U 5.5 WRs finish with 700-plus receiving yards in 2026 (53:00) O/U 3.5 TEs finish with 500-plus receiving yards in 2026 (54:20) O/U 1.5 first- and second-team All-Pro selections in 2026 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryRookie Class Predictions, Award Winners, and Superlatives
3w ago01:03:00Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are spinning the rookie-class conversation forward with bold predictions, award winners, and superlatives.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:55) Better as a Pro Award(10:05) The Missing Piece Award(17:15) The Outlier Didn’t Matter Award(24:15) “How Did He Fall?” Award(30:35) Should’ve Gone Top Five Award(36:40) Extend the GM Award(41:35) Future 'Madden' 99 Overall Club Member(45:40) The Muench’s Trenches Award(48:30) The McShay “Sam Roush Oatmeal” Award(53:15) Offensive Rookie of the Year(55:15) Defensive Rookie of the Year The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryWhat We Got Wrong About the 2026 NFL Draft
3w ago00:51:23Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are self-scouting their prospect evaluations and pre-draft predictions, beginning with a behind-the-scenes look at what happened with Todd's Jets intel on Arvell Reese and David Bailey. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:45 What we got wrong about the 2026 draft12:45 The Ty Simpson market18:20 Derrick Moore vs. Zion Young23:35 Too low on Malachi Lawrence27:05 Drew Allar's potential development34:10 Jadarian Price as a first rounder38:20 Prospects that fell to the fourth round44:10 Chase Bisontis rising to the second round46:05 Coming up on The McShay Show The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Favorite Picks From Every Round of the 2026 NFL Draft
4w ago00:48:04Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! It’s a simple concept today: Todd and Steve share their favorite picks from every round of the 2026 NFL draft. To read scouting reports on each of the prospects, visit TheRinger.com/McShay. And for early access to the guys’ evaluations on the 2027 QB class, subscribe to The McShay Report. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:45 Favorite picks for every round of the 2026 draft1:55 Round 1: Favorite Picks10:20 Round 2: Favorite Picks15:15 Round 3: Favorite Picks20:25 Round 4: Favorite Picks25:05 Round 5: Favorite Picks30:35 Round 6: Favorite Picks36:00 Round 7: Favorite Picks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTalking Brendan Sorsby, Arch Manning, and the 2027 Class With Albert Breer
4w ago01:27:48Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by breaking down the tape on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and debating whether he's worth a first-round pick in a potential supplemental NFL draft. Then, they’re joined by SI’s Albert Breer to discuss his latest reporting on Sorsby and what the league is saying about Arch Manning. To close, Muench shares highlights from his Las Vegas Phish trip.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:30 Evaluating Brendan Sorsby as an NFL prospect22:40 Comparing Sorsby to the 2027 QB draft class25:30 Projecting Sorsby's value in the supplemental draft36:00 Albert Breer joins the show36:45 The latest news on Brendan Sorsby46:20 What could a potential suspension look like?53:50 Will NFL teams have access to Sorsby before a supplemental draft?56:30 Projecting Arch Manning's draft stock1:05:35 Recapping Muench's Vegas tripThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench, Albert BreerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Way-Too-Early 2027 Mock Draft: Arch Manning Vs. Dante Moore
Apr 2900:50:33Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve start with grading their 2026 mock draft against how the draft actually shook out, and react to the uncertainty around Brendan Sorsby's future. Then, they reveal their 2027 way-too-early mock draft, discussing who should be the top prospect: Arch Manning or Dante Moore? Plus, evaluating Jeremiah Smith's place in the all-time WR prospect conversation, and much more. Check out The McShay Report for the entire first round mock draft. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:15 Grading our 2026 mock draft 10:40 Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program 13:15 Revealing our way-too-soon 2027 mock draft 15:05 2027's top prospect: Arch Manning or Dante Moore? 23:10 Projecting the top QB prospects 32:10 Ranking Jeremiah Smith's historical comparison 39:15 Biggest surprises and steals in the 2027 mock draft 42:30 Get full mock draft access on The McShay Report The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Best NFL Draft Classes, Biggest Steals, Boom or Bust Picks, and More
Apr 2601:31:39Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back for a 2026 draft recap featuring superlatives, biggest steals, boom-or-bust picks, and more. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay to read Todd’s detailed prospect evaluations, and subscribe to The McShay Report for access to his favorite selection for all 32 teams. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:20 Best in draft20:50 Boom or bust29:05 See the vision39:10 Take the phone away52:40 Most interesting position group1:00:05 Glass eaters1:04:15 2027 QB sweepstakes1:09:30 Day 3 pick who will make the most impact1:13:20 The McShay Show scoreboard1:20:50 Final Thoughts on the 2026 NFL draftThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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