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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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Emptying the NFL Draft Notebook With Albert Breer
Apr 801:27:02Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, Todd is joined by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer to talk all things 2026 NFL draft. The guys discuss Fernando Mendoza’s meeting with Tom Brady, the best prospect fits in the top 10, and much more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 2:10 Latest draft intel with Albert Breer 4:45 Behind the Raiders decision making process on Fernando Mendoza 16:05 What are the Jets doing with the #2 pick? 25:40 Expect the Cardinals to draft Arvell Reese at #3? 36:35 How will the Titans draft around Cam Ward? 44:10 John Harbaugh's first draft pick with the Giants 49:00 Potential targets for the Browns at #6 54:10 Draft intel on the Top 15 picks 1:07:35 Don't be surprised if... 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 McShay Guest: Albert Breer Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Top 150 Big Board Risers and Fallers. Plus, Don’t Be Surprised If …
Apr 601:06:35Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, Todd and Steve are unveiling their latest Big Board at TheRinger.com/McShay, which features reports on the top 100 and a ranking of the guys’ top 150 prospects. They debate the biggest risers and fallers, and Todd shares the latest draft nuggets he’s hearing from around the league. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 2:05 Top 150 Big Board Revealed 13:20 Takeaways from the latest big board rankings 37:05 Is Jermod McCoy the top CB in this class? 48:20 Don't be surprised if... 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
SummaryWill Mendoza or Cousins Start? Plus, the Draft Outliers Confidence Index With Bain, Simpson, Lemon, and More.
Apr 300:53:36Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! The guys open by reacting to the news that Kirk Cousins is signing with the Raiders. They talk through what the deal means for Fernando Mendoza, and Todd shares some other top-five buzz that he’s hearing. Then, they debut the Draft Outliers Confidence Index, featuring Ty Simpson, Makai Lemon, Rueben Bain Jr., Lee Hunter, Spencer Fano, and D’Angelo Ponds. Would Todd and Steve pound the table, or are they passing on these players? 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 0:45 The Raiders sign Kirk Cousins 8:20 Reacting to Gabe Jacas' pro day performance 13:40 Todd's latest draft intel on the Cardinals 19:35 The Outliers Confidence Index 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
SummaryA Taylen Green Epiphany. Plus, Indiana and Jermod McCoy Pro Day Reactions.
Apr 101:07:38Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! To open, the guys react to recent pro day performances from Tennessee corner Jermod McCoy and Indiana standouts Fernando Mendoza, D’Angelo Ponds, Elijah Sarratt, and Kaelon Black. Then, Todd shares the epiphany he’s had about Arkansas QB Taylen Green and how his view on this draft class has evolved. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 1:55 Fernando Mendoza’s pro day reactions 9:10 Reaction to Jermod McCoy’s pro day 15:10 Takeaways from Indiana’s pro day 20:10 QB deep dive draft valuations 24:45 Evaluating Taylen Green 46:40 Ranking the 2026 QB class 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: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA Top-10 Surprise, Draft Dominoes, Big Board Buy or Sell, and Mendoza News
Mar 3001:06:41Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! To open, Todd’s sharing intel on a surprising offensive lineman who could be drafted in the top 10 of Round 1. Then, the guys talk Fernando Mendoza’s latest Raiders connection and decide whether they’re buying or selling the draft stock for a series of top-100 players.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:55 Analyzing the top 10 dominoes5:10 Buy the Browns taking Kadyn Proctor at No. 6?22:50 The OT value impact on the edge class26:05 First-round ripple effects34:05 Evaluating the Mendoza-Griese connection44:25 Buy or Sell Prospect Valuations 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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Updated Top-100 Big Board: Buying and Selling Round 1-3 Prospects
Mar 2700:44:44Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving into their updated top-100 big board and playing too high, too low, and just right with their favorite first-, second-, and third-round prospects. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:35 The McShay NFL Draft Room is Live: TheRinger.com/McShay1:50 First-Rounder Spotlight10:35 Second-Rounder Spotlight19:20 Third-Rounder Spotlight29:10 Buy or Sell Prospect Valuations 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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTy Simpson Pro Day Reactions, Mock 3.0 Second-Round Standouts, and More
Mar 2501:09:35Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are reacting to Alabama QB Ty Simpson’s pro day workout and discussing whether Simpson’s recent media hype is warranted. Then, Muench shares his favorite second-round picks from Todd’s latest mock draft. To close, they talk Mansoor Delane’s 40 time, the Miami pro day, Malachi Lawrence’s ascending draft stock, and more workouts that mattered this week. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:45 Alabama and Ohio State Pro Day Reactions2:20 Ty Simpson Pro Day reactions 22:40 Which teams could draft Ty Simpson?26:45 Second Round Mock Draft Takeaways 37:20 Second Round Hauls 46:05 Pro Day Reactions + Second Impressions 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMock Draft 3.0! Love’s Market, Simpson’s Fall, and More Round 1 Takeaways.
Mar 2301:10:16Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! It’s a big day in show history: Today we’re releasing the new McShay NFL Draft Room at theringer.com/McShay, where you can find Todd’s updated top-100 Big Board with deep-dive scouting reports and Mock Draft 3.0. To get Todd’s full two-round mock, subscribe to The McShay Report. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:00 The McShay Draft Room Database is Live!4:55 Go to TheRinger.com/McShay for more access9:15 Latest Intel on Jeremiyah Love16:00 Evaluating the Ty Simpson Market31:30 Todd's Mock Draft 3.046:20 Takeaways from picks 11-3254:30 Go to TheRinger.com/McShay for more accessThe 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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Summary2026 RB Deep Dive: Love’s Comps, Our Favorite Prospects, and Finding RB2
Mar 2000:54:20Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving deep on the 2026 NFL draft RB class, with comps, ceilings, floors, and everything else you need to know about the position group. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:40 Evaluating the 2026 RB Class3:10 Jeremiyah Love's Historical Comps10:55 How high is too high to draft Jeremiyah Love?24:25 Who's RB2: Jadarian Price or Mike Washington Jr.?36:00 Finding RB4: Jonah Coleman or Emmett Johnson?40:25 Our favorite RB prospects46:40 Don't be surprised if... 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
Summary2026 WR Deep Dive: Finding WR1, Favorite Comps, and Don’t Be Surprised If …
Mar 1801:06:45Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving deep on the 2026 NFL draft WR class, with comps, ceilings, floors, and everything else you need to know about the loaded position group. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:55 Evaluating the 2026 WR Class2:10 Who's WR1: Tyson, Tate or Lemon?23:45 The McShay NFL Draft Room Drops on Monday30:20 Our Favorite X Receiver Prospects38:35 Our Favorite Z-Flanker Receiver Prospects46:45 Our Favorite Slot Receiver Prospects56:25 Don't be surprised if...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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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