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The McShay Show
by The Ringer
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-mcshay For Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter
Episodes
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Midseason Tape Truths: CFP Contenders, Superlatives, and the Best Offenses and Defenses
Todd and Steve kick things off with the latest news surrounding Arch Manning and Texas, the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard, and Jalen Hurts's blood clots. Then, the guys reveal their midseason Tape Truths by drafting the teams they expect to make the College Football Playoff and debating the cases...
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Week 7 Reactions: Five Top-Seven Teams Fall! Plus, Arch’s Texas Future, Sayin’s Injury Fallout, and Believing in BYU.
It was one of the wildest Saturdays in college football history, as five top-seven teams went down in Week 7. Todd and Steve are here to make sense of the chaos and re-stack their top 12 heading into Week 8. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.…
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Rough Draft: Mestemaker's Momentum! Week 7 QB Rankings, Advanced Scouting, and CFB Picks.
Todd and Steve kick things off by evaluating Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker's growing momentum, asking where he ranks among the top QB prospects. Then, a closer look at Missouri QB Austin Simmons before revealing their latest quarterback prospect rankings heading into Week 7 of the college...
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Week 6 Tape Truths: Arch Manning Honesty. Plus, BYU–Notre Dame, Indiana WRs, the 10 Most Important Games of the Second Half, and More.
Todd and Steve preview this weekend’s showdown between BYU and Notre Dame before taking an honest look at Arch Manning’s development. Then, the guys debate Jeremiah Smith vs. Indiana’s talented wide receiver corps and identify the 10 most important games remaining on the college football…
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Week 6 Reactions: Georgia Tops Alabama, Texas Trust Issues, Indiana’s Playoff Case, UCLA’s Rise, and More
Todd and Steve react to a wild Week 6 of college football, starting with Georgia’s win over Alabama and what it means for each team. Then, the guys discuss their lingering trust issues with Texas, Indiana, and Oregon, and break down UCLA’s surprising rise. Plus, more takeaways from Saturday’s...
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Rough Draft: FLASH MOCK! Plus, Advanced Scouting, Prospect Cross-Check, and Week 6 CFB Picks.
We’re a quarter of the way through the NFL season, which means it’s time for a FLASH MOCK! Todd and Steve go through the first 12 picks and project what would happen if the 2027 NFL draft took place today, starting with a difficult decision for Nick Caserio and the Houston Texans at no. 1. Then,...
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Week 5 Tape Truths: SEC QB Rankings, Georgia’s Defense, Rookie Receipts, and More
Todd and Steve go back to the tape after Week 5 to reassess the SEC quarterback hierarchy, break down what they’re seeing from Georgia’s and Oklahoma's defenses, and identify the prospects who helped their stock over the weekend. Then, they check back in on the 2026 NFL draft class with another...
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Week 5 Reactions: Another Bama Beatdown, TMS Power Rankings, CFP Buy or Sell, and Jeremiah Smith As the All-Time WR1
Todd and Steve react to a loaded Week 5 slate, starting with the biggest question in college football: Can anyone beat Alabama? Then, they debate whether Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver prospect they’ve ever evaluated, reveal their top five power rankings, and play CFP Buy or Sell. And…
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Rough Draft: Our Top 10 Prospects, Plus Where Would Kamario Taylor Rank?
Todd and Steve share their latest top 10 Big Board rankings and discuss why Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore are the clear top two prospects, plus which players have boosted their stock enough to break into the top 10. Then, they ask where Kamario Taylor would rank if he were eligible for the…
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Week 4 Tape Truths: Baugh’s Rise, Stewart’s Slide, the Best Defenses in CFB, and Rookie Receipts
Todd and Steve are back with their Week 4 Tape Truths, starting with Jadan Baugh’s emergence as a potential top-10 pick and growing concerns about Dylan Stewart’s place among the elite prospects in the 2027 class. They also preview Julian Sayin’s upcoming test against Iowa, discuss Ole Miss’s run...
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Ranked-Game Roundup, Prospect Pass-Fail, 2027 QB Letdowns, and McShay After Dark
Todd and Steve break down the biggest ranked games of the weekend, put top 2027 NFL draft prospects through a pass-fail test, and examine the disappointing performances from some of the class’s most highly touted quarterbacks. The guys close the show with another edition of McShay After…
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QB Stock Watch and Previewing the Biggest Week 4 Matchups and Prospects to Know
Rough Draft is back! Todd and Steve share their latest QB stock rankings and the potential impacts from the biggest games of this week. They dive into (20) Oregon's Dante Moore vs. (12) USC's Jayden Maiava, (10) LSU's Sam Leavitt vs. (23) Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, and which QB has the most to lose...
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Moore’s Tape, Mateer’s Decline, SEC Playoff Long Shots, and Rookie Receipts
Todd and Steve go back to the tape from Week 3 and share their biggest scouting takeaways, starting with Michigan’s dominant defensive line, why Dante Moore still looks like the best passer in college football, USC’s defensive problems, and what the tape says about John Mateer. Plus, which SEC…
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Trinidad Takes Over, Kiffin’s Humble Pie, Super Kamario, and McShay After Dark
Todd and Steve break down Trinidad Chambliss’s statement performance against LSU, Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford, and why Kamario Taylor is becoming one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in college football. Plus, Kewan Lacy runs wild, Sam Leavitt shows his toughness, and the return of...
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The Inaugural September Mock Draft: Muench’s Red Lines and Top-10 Dominoes
Todd unveils his inaugural September mock for the 2027 class, breaking down the biggest decisions inside the top 10 and the picks that could reshape the entire first round. Then, Muench takes out his red pen to make his edits. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at...
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Our 2027 Big Board, NFL Week 1 Rookie Reactions, and the SEC Is BACK! Plus, Are Oregon and Oklahoma Cooked?
Todd and Steve put their first 2027 NFL draft top 50 under the microscope, debating which prospects they’re willing to fight for, which quarterbacks could go ahead of Jeremiah Smith, and who outside the top 10 could crash the top five. Plus, they diagnose Oregon and Oklahoma, ask whether the SEC…
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Manning's Moment, Oregon's Fall, More Michigan Magic, and Other Week 2 Reactions
Todd and Steve break down the biggest story lines in Week 2 of college football, from Arch Manning’s performance in a comeback thriller over Ohio State to Oregon’s stumble and Michigan's win over Oklahoma. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:25) (5) Texas defeats (1) Ohio State: 24-23 (08:45)...
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Ohio State vs. Texas Preview, Prospects Who Grabbed Our Attention, and NFL Rookie Watch
Todd and Muench preview (1) Ohio State vs. (5) Texas, give a scouting breakdown of Arch Manning vs. Julian Sayin, and go through the biggest positional battles and the coaching matchup between Ryan Day and Steve Sarkisian. Then, they make their Week 2 college football picks and break down four...
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Buying Chambliss, Selling Ole Miss in the Top 10, Holding Carr, and More CFB Sunday Reactions
Todd and Steve break down the Sunday of college football, starting with Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss surviving a scare against Louisville. They also dig into CJ Carr’s showing against Wisconsin and share notes on additional prospects who stood out in both games. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay...
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Michigan’s “Miracle,” Kiffin’s Revenge, Dabo’s Inferno, and 2027 QB Overreactions
Todd and Steve break down Michigan’s controversial “miracle” finish, Lane Kiffin’s revenge game, and what LSU’s blowout of Clemson means for Dabo Swinney. Then they dive into the 2027 quarterback class, the biggest Week 1 overreactions, and the WR prospects who announced themselves on Saturday...
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The SEC Sues LSU: Making Sense of the Chaos With Bruce Feldman
Bruce Feldman joins Todd and Muench to break down the latest in the battle between the SEC, LSU, and athletes trying to return to CFB from the NFL. Plus, the guys get into some of their favorite prospects off of Bruce's annual "Freaks List" and talk about which teams are being overlooked. (00:00)...
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Ranking Week 1 CFB Matchups, a 2023 NFL Re-Draft, QB Start-Bench-Cut, and Debuting First Tape
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, Todd and Steve are drafting their favorite games from a loaded Week 1 college football slate. Then, they’re playing start-bench-cut with Darian Mensah, Jayden Maiava, and John Mateer. To close, they’re sharing which prospects they expect to see on tape and...
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Todd’s CFB Power Rankings: Is Muench Buying the Hype or Calling BS?
It’s that time of year. On the eve of Week 1 in college football, Todd’s debuting his top 10 teams, and Muench has his red pen ready. Come for the Miami hype, stay for the heated LSU debate. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (04:24) 2026 CFB Power Rankings (06:58) Convince Me I'm Wrong (19:08)...
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The 17 Players We Think Could Go No. 1 in the 2027 NFL Draft
At this time last year, no one would have predicted that Fernando Mendoza would go no. 1 overall. So how many players are reasonably in play for the first pick in next year’s draft? Todd and Steve turn their keys on every potential candidate. Then, the guys share some of their favorite preseason...
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Stanford GM Andrew Luck on Life After Football, Harbaugh Stories, 2027 QB Advice, and More
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the news that the Big Ten and SEC voted to ban NFL players from returning to college after signing professional contracts. Then, they’re joined by Stanford GM and former no. 1 pick Andrew Luck to talk about life after football…
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The 10 Most Interesting Players in College Football, and the Curious Case of Dae’Quan Wright.
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are revealing the players they’re most intrigued by to start the 2026 college football season. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (02:40) 10 Most Interesting Men in College Football (03:41) Iowa DB Zach Lutmer (09:15) Iowa WR Tony Diaz (13:13)…
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The Best Wide Receivers in College Football Not Named Jeremiah Smith
Welcome back to The McShay Show! It’s a simple formula today: The guys reveal who their top non-Jeremiah-Smith college receivers are for the 2026 season, and Todd previews his early position rankings for the 2027 NFL draft. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:23) Top Wide Receivers not named...
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Heisman Picks, Breakout Coaches, and AP Poll Takeaways With Stanford Steve
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are joined by "Stanford Steve" Coughlin to discuss the preseason AP poll rankings, the head coaches who could take a Cignetti-like leap, and their favorite Heisman Trophy odds. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(00:35) Poll Reactions and Futures with...
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SEC and Big Ten QB Rankings, Ty Simpson’s Debut, and More NFL Preseason Rookie Reactions
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Summer’s over, and the guys are dusting off the mics to reveal their Big Ten and SEC QB rankings. They also dip their toes into the NFL waters to (over)react to rookie preseason action, including Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson’s impressive debut. (00:00) Welcome...
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Can Indiana Become a Dynasty? Plus, Scouting QB Josh Hoover.
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are wrapping up the first leg of their summer scouting series by answering the following question: Can Indiana become a dynasty under Curt Cignetti? They also share their scouting report for Josh Hoover and compare his game to Fernando Mendoza’s. (00:00)...
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Demond Williams Jr. vs. Drew Mestemaker: Who’s the Better NFL Prospect?
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are concluding their Building the Board series with Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. and Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:37) Building the Board: Demond Williams Jr. vs. Drew Mestemaker (03:21) Takeaways...
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Nico Iamaleava vs. Jayden Maiava. Plus, Our Rough Draft 2027 QB Rankings.
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava and USC QB Jayden Maiava. To close the show, the guys rank the 12 quarterback prospects they’ve scouted this summer. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (11:18) Building the...
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John Mateer vs. Trinidad Chambliss: Making the Case for Smaller QBs
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with Oklahoma QB John Mateer and Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. They talk through their strengths and weaknesses and share their way-too-early 2027 NFL draft grades for each prospect. (00:00) Welcome…
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Sam Leavitt vs. Darian Mensah: Which QB Transfer Is the Better NFL Prospect?
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with LSU QB Sam Leavitt and Miami QB Darian Mensah. Todd shares why he’s so high on Leavitt, and the guys discuss some of their favorite NFL comps for Mensah. To close, they rerack their 2027 QB boards...
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CJ Carr vs. Julian Sayin: Talking Traits, NFL Comps, Ceilings, and More
Welcome back to the McShay Show! In the aftermath of CJ Carr’s impressive Manning Passing Academy showing, Todd and Steve are rewinding the game tape and handing out their preseason grades for the Notre Dame quarterback. They’re also sharing their scouting report on Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, and...
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The Manning Passing Academy: MVPs, 2027 QB Lessons, Camp Surprises, and More
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd’s back from his trip to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and he’s sharing his big-picture takeaways from the weekend. The guys talk camp MVPs, biggest surprises, breakouts, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (03:50) Recapping…
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A Brendan Sorsby Supplemental Draft PSA. Plus, Scouting LaNorris Sellers.
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open the episode by reacting to the news that the NFL will not be holding a supplemental draft for quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Then, they go through their scouting reports on Sorsby and South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers and assign preseason grades...
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Building the Board: Arch Manning vs. Dante Moore for 2027 QB1
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are kicking off their summer scouting series by sharing their early impressions of Arch Manning and Dante Moore, the top two quarterbacks in the 2027 draft class. The guys talk strengths and weaknesses, whose game translates better to the NFL, which...
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Brendan Sorsby to the NFL?! Breaking Down Every Angle With Albert Breer.
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd, Steve, and special guest Albert Breer are back early from vacation to react to the news that Texas Tech and Brendan Sorsby have mutually parted ways. The guys break down the NFL’s supplemental draft process, discuss Sorsby’s tape, and evaluate his complicated...
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Our Way-Too-Early 2027 QB Preview: The Highest Ceilings, Floors, and More
Welcome 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…
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A 2027 Draft Primer: The Best Position Groups, Prospects, and Names to Know
Welcome 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...
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Mailbag! Ohio State WR Rankings, the Rams’ Plans, a Sorsby Update, and More.
Welcome 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...
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A Rookie Class Fantasy Football Preview. Plus, Hypothetical Over/Unders.
Welcome 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...
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Rookie Class Predictions, Award Winners, and Superlatives
Welcome 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)...
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What We Got Wrong About the 2026 NFL Draft
Welcome 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…
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Our Favorite Picks From Every Round of the 2026 NFL Draft
Welcome 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…
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Talking Brendan Sorsby, Arch Manning, and the 2027 Class With Albert Breer
Welcome 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...
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The Way-Too-Early 2027 Mock Draft: Arch Manning Vs. Dante Moore
Welcome 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...
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The Best NFL Draft Classes, Biggest Steals, Boom or Bust Picks, and More
Welcome 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...
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Our Favorite Day-Three Steals and QB Landing Spots
Welcome 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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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-mcshay For Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter
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