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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 Favorite Day-Three Steals and QB Landing Spots
Apr 2601:02:44Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are recapping all the action from day three of the NFL draft, including their favorite value picks and quarterback landing spots. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay to see who your favorite team picked.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:45 Favorite Picks from Day 3 of the NFL Draft2:45 Pick 101: Jermod McCoy (LV)7:20 Pick 109: Gracen Halton (SF)10:30 Pick 110: Jonah Coleman (DEN)13:25 Pick 114: Devin Moore (DAL)16:15 Pick 115: Elijah Sarratt (BAL)19:00 Pick 116: Keionte Scott (TB)20:55 Pick 117: Travis Burke (LAC)25:10 Pick 122: Mike Washington Jr. (LV)28:50 Pick 135: Bryce Boettcher (IND)31:40 Pick 138: Kyle Louis (MIA)36:15 Pick 136: Bryce Lance (NO)39:15 Pick 141: Kamari Ramsey (HOU)42:10 Pick 152: Justin Joly (DEN)45:05 Pick 165: Nicholas Singleton (TEN)47:50 Recapping the day 3 QBs The 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
SummaryNFL Draft Second & Third Round Live Coverage
Apr 2505:18:32Summary readyTodd McShay and Steve Muench are back for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. They’ll share all their latest intel and analysis for every pick of the second and third rounds. Plus, Bill Simmons joins to recap day 1 and preview day 2. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!5:35 Bill Simmons joins the show to recap Day 1 and preview Day 2 of the NFL draft 1:00:20 Second-round draft coverage3:19:00 Third-round draft coverage Check out TheRinger.com/McShay for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. 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 and Bill Simmons Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Jonathan Frias, Jesse Aron, and Kevin Cureghian Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNFL Draft First Round Live Coverage
Apr 2404:21:55Summary readyJoin Todd McShay and Steve Muench live throughout the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. They’ll share all their latest intel and analysis for every pick 1-32. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:01:05 First Round Draft Coverage 1:12:35 F. Mendoza, QB (LV)1:18:00 D. Bailey, EDGE (NYJ)1:24:20 J. Love, RB (ARI)1:30:35 C. Tate, WR (TEN)1:38:35 A. Reese, EDGE (NYG)1:40:45 M. Delane, CB (KC)1:49:05 S. Styles, LB (WAS)1:57:55 J. Tyson, WR (NO)2:03:45 S. Fano, OT (CLE)2:07:10 F. Mauigoa, OT (NYG)2:08:15 C. Downs, DS (DAL)2:13:50 K. Proctor, OT (MIA)2:18:20 T. Simpson, QB (LAR)2:32:00 O. Ioane, OG (BAL)2:38:40 R. Bain Jr., EDGE (TB)2:43:20 K. Sadiq, TE (NYJ)2:50:40 B. Miller, OT (DET)2:52:35 C. Banks, IDL (MIN)2:58:00 M. Freeling, OT (CAR)2:59:55 M. Lemon, WR (PHI)3:07:15 M. Iheanachor, OT (PIT)3:11:45 A. Mesidor, EDGE (LAC)3:17:45 M. Lawrence, EDGE (DAL)3:23:50 K. Concepcion, WR (CLE)3:30:30 D. Thieneman, DS (CHI)3:35:30 K. Rutledge, OG (HOU)3:37:35 C. Johnson, CB (MIA)3:45:15 C. Lomu, OT (NE)3:50:00 P. Woods, IDL (KC)3:52:55 O. Cooper Jr., WR (NYJ)3:55:45 K. Faulk, EDGE (TEN)4:05:00 J. Price, RB (SEA) 4:06:15 First round recap Check out TheRinger.com/McShay for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/MCSHAY Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Chris Wohlers, Jonathan Frias, and Jesse AronSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMock 5.0: Todd’s Strongest Leans, Muench’s Favorite Picks, and Wild Cards
Apr 2200:42:41Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd’s Mock 5.0 is out, and the guys are discussing their strongest takes and favorite picks from Round 1. They also share which wild-card teams could shake up the draft. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:35 One Day Until The Draft!2:50 Mock 5.0 is Live!13:07 Expectations for the Rams at #1317:30 Potential trades around the 15th and 16th picks22:10 Muench's biggest takeaways from Mock 5.028:30 Favorite wild-card picks33:05 Could the Cowboys finally trade up?38:25 Join us tomorrow night live on Netflix! The 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: Jon Roemer and Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Latest Top-12 Intel vs. What We Would Do in the First Round
Apr 2200:46:29Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to break down Todd’s latest intel on the first 12 picks of the 2026 NFL draft—and how league decision-makers’ thinking stacks up against their own. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:30 Two Days until the Draft2:30 David Bailey's stock movement5:30 Expectations for the Cardinals at #311:25 Latest intel on the Titans at #414:55 What are the Giants doing at #5?21:20 Cleveland is capable of anything at #625:00 Commanders at #7: Styles or Tate?29:50 Top 12 Intel41:10 Join us on Netflix for first round live coverage! The 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: Jon Roemer and Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNFL Draft Week Buzz: Everything I’m Hearing and a Top-10 Flash Mock
Apr 2001:01:59Summary readyDraft week is finally here! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the Dexter Lawrence II trade news and discussing what it could mean for the Giants’ plans in the first round. Then, the guys go through each of the teams in the top 10, and Todd shares behind-the-scenes intel from around the league. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:10 The Latest Draft Week Intel 14:00 Arvell Reese is the safer pick at #2 21:55 The Jeremiyah Love voice in Arizona carries weight 26:15 The Ty Simpson Market is heating up 39:40 Top-10 Flash Mock The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Muench Mock! Plus, Why Did the Jets Cancel David Bailey’s Visit?
Apr 1700:44:28Tap to summarizeWelcome back to The McShay Show! The guys open by reacting to the news that the Jets canceled their visit with Texas Tech edge David Bailey. Todd shares some behind-the-scenes conversations he’s had with league sources about the Jets’ thinking at no. 2 and compares New York’s main options, Bailey and Arvell Reese. Then, they dig into Muench’s mock draft, which you can read in The McShay Report. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:55 The Jets cancel their 30 visit with David Bailey 15:15 The McShay Show Draft week programming 16:50 Muench's Mock!!! 34:55 Biggest takeaways from Muench's Mock Draft 1.0 38:40 Check out the rest of the mock on theringer.com/mcshay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. 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
Transcribe →Mock 4.0! Plus, Frank Caliendo Joins the Show for a Trip Down Memory Lane.
Apr 1501:28:46Tap to summarizeIt’s Mock 4.0 day! The guys open by going through Todd’s latest mock and discussing the biggest trades and intel from the first round. Then, they’re joined by Frank Caliendo to talk Mel Kiper, the making of the “Todd Todd Todd" sketch, Frank’s John Madden impression, and more. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 5:55 Mock Draft 4.0 revealed! 8:55 Saints could trade up to draft Arvell Reese 12:40 Sorting out the top 10 picks 32:40 Analyzing the OT market 41:45 Check out the rest of the mock draft on theringer.com/mcshay 49:25 Ty Simpson's draft stock 55:25 Frank Caliendo joins the show! 56:00 Behind the scenes of "TODD! TODD! TODD!" 1:10:25 Imitating Mel Kiper Jr., Jon Gruden, and John Madden 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 and Frank Caliendo Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Our Top-200 Big Board: Stacking Safeties, Second-Tier Edges, and WR Intel
Apr 1301:15:48Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open with some off-the-field news about Miami edge Rueben Bain Jr., and discuss how the latest reports could affect his draft stock. Then, the guys debut their top-200 Big Board with 50 new scouting reports at TheRinger.com/McShay. They rank the safety class, go through their edge tiers, and wrap with some wide receiver intel. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:45 Rueben Bain Jr. reportedly involved in 2024 deadly car accident 15:00 Top 200 big board takeaways 28:45 Evaluating the top guard prospects 35:50 How much weight does bad tape hold? 40:05 Biggest questions around position runs 46:15 Day 2 and 3 edge market 53:25 The latest WR rankings 1:09:00 Draft expectations for Treydan Stukes The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryFirst-Round Pivot Points, Jordyn Tyson Stock Watch, and the McShay Mailbag
Apr 1001:15:15Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! The guys open by discussing the Jordyn Tyson toughness discourse, and what it could mean for his draft stock. Then, they go through the biggest pivot points in the top 10 of the draft, including Washington at 7 and Kansas City at 9. To close, they answer mailbag questions from McShay Report subscribers. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:10 Evaluating Jordyn Tyson 16:55 Picks 5 and 9 are the pressure points 18:45 Which direction will the Giants go with the 5th pick? 36:45 Breaking down the Chiefs pick at 9 45:15 2026 NFL Draft All-Satellite Team 55:20 Rich: What's the cost to trade up into the top 10? 57:45 Keith: Expect GM to take outliers or play it safe? 1:04:15 Ben: Which teams could trade up? 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
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