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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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Episodes

Our Top-200 Big Board: Stacking Safeties, Second-Tier Edges, and WR Intel

Welcome 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 boa...

Apr 13, 20261 hr 16 min

First-Round Pivot Points, Jordyn Tyson Stock Watch, and the McShay Mailbag

Welcome 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? 3...

Apr 10, 20261 hr 15 min

Emptying the NFL Draft Notebook With Albert Breer

Welcome 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...

Apr 08, 20261 hr 27 min

Our Top 150 Big Board Risers and Fallers. Plus, Don’t Be Surprised If …

Welcome 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...

Apr 06, 20261 hr 7 min

Will Mendoza or Cousins Start? Plus, the Draft Outliers Confidence Index With Bain, Simpson, Lemon, and More.

Welcome 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:...

Apr 03, 202654 min

A Taylen Green Epiphany. Plus, Indiana and Jermod McCoy Pro Day Reactions.

Welcome 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...

Apr 01, 20261 hr 8 min

A Top-10 Surprise, Draft Dominoes, Big Board Buy or Sell, and Mendoza News

Welcome 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 dominoes 5:10 Buy the Browns taking Kadyn Proctor at No. 6? 22:50 The OT value impact on the edge class 26:05 First-round ripple effects 34:05 ...

Mar 30, 20261 hr 7 min

Our Updated Top-100 Big Board: Buying and Selling Round 1-3 Prospects

Welcome 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/McShay 1:50 First-Rounder Spotlight 10:35 Second-Rounder Spotlight 19:20 Third-Rounder Spotlight 29:10 Buy or Sell Prospect Valuations The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com ...

Mar 27, 202645 min

Ty Simpson Pro Day Reactions, Mock 3.0 Second-Round Standouts, and More

Welcome 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 Reactions 2:20 Ty Simpson Pro Day...

Mar 25, 20261 hr 10 min

Mock Draft 3.0! Love’s Market, Simpson’s Fall, and More Round 1 Takeaways.

Welcome 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 access 9:15 Latest Intel on Jeremiyah Love 16:00 Evaluating the Ty Simp...

Mar 23, 20261 hr 10 min

2026 RB Deep Dive: Love’s Comps, Our Favorite Prospects, and Finding RB2

Welcome 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 Class 3:10 Jeremiyah Love's Historical Comps 10:55 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 prospects 46:40 Don't be su...

Mar 20, 202654 min

2026 WR Deep Dive: Finding WR1, Favorite Comps, and Don’t Be Surprised If …

Welcome 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 Class 2:10 Who's WR1: Tyson, Tate or Lemon? 23:45 The McShay NFL Draft Room Drops on Monday 30:20 Our Favorite X Receiver Prospects 38:35 Our Favorite Z-Flanker Receiver Prospects 46:45 Our Favorite Slot Receiver Prospects 56:25 Don't be surprised...

Mar 18, 20261 hr 7 min

The 2026 QB Deep Dive: Mendoza’s Comp, a New QB3, the 2027 Factor, and More

Welcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving deep on the 2026 NFL draft QB class, with comps, ceilings, floors, and everything else you need to know about the top 10 prospects. Todd also shares why some NFL teams have approached this offseason with an eye on the loaded 2027 QB group. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:40) Evaluating the 2026 QB Class (5:55) #1 Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (24:30) #2 Ty Simpson, Alabama (42:45) #3 Cole Payton, North Dakota State (53:15) #4 Garrett Nussm...

Mar 16, 20261 hr 19 min

Mailbag! Shedeur’s Future, RB and TE Notes, the Steelers’ Next QB, and More

Welcome to The McShay Show! In their first Friday episode of draft season, Todd and Steve are answering mailbag questions from McShay Report premium subscribers. To join the team, sign up at https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/upgrade. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:40 Jordan: Better combo for the Browns: Tate and Lomu or Freeling and Cooper Jr.? 1:25 Macgregor: Thoughts on Ian Cunningham and how the Falcons have started free agency? 8:40 Tyler: Thoughts on the day two running back class this ...

Mar 13, 202636 min

FLASH MOCK! Plus, Free Agency Frenzy and Maxx Crosby Fallout.

Todd and Steve open by reacting to the Ravens pulling out of the Maxx Crosby trade. They discuss the fallout for Crosby, the Raiders, and why other GMs may think twice before negotiating with the Ravens moving forward. Then, the guys dive into a flash mock of the 2026 NFL draft's first 14 picks. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:45) FLASH MOCK: Free Agency Fallout (2:05) Ravens bail on Crosby trade, sign Hendrickson instead (10:45) FLASH MOCK: Free Agency Fallout First 14 Picks (15:10) 1. Ra...

Mar 11, 20261 hr 12 min

Free Agency Draft Dominoes! Plus, Pound-the-Table Day Two Prospects.

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the latest free agency moves and what they could mean for the 2026 (and 2027) NFL draft. Then, they each share three under-the-radar prospects who have popped on tape. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 4:20 The Biggest Free Agency Draft Implications 35:15 Evaluating the Free Agency RB Market 45:45 Our Favorite Day 2 Impact Players The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resou...

Mar 09, 20261 hr 7 min

Our Post-Combine Top-100 Big Board! Plus, Trent McDuffie Trade Reactions.

It’s Big Board Day! But before the guys dig into Todd’s rankings, they react to the Rams-Chiefs Trent McDuffie trade and analyze the draft implications from every angle. Subscribe to The McShay Report to access Todd's full board with his biggest risers, fallers, and most difficult rankings. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:15 Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams for four draft picks 12:40 Top 100 prospects revealed 15:25 Top 10 Big Board Takeaways 22:30 Reaction to Todd's Top 20 Prospects 37:35...

Mar 05, 202659 min

NFL Combine Recap: The Workout Warriors, Risers, and Lessons from Indy

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back from the NFL combine to recap their biggest takeaways from a week in Indy. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:25 Biggest Post-Combine Takeaways 6:55 "I Can't Get Over What Sonny Styles Did." 10:55 Evaluating Jeremiyah Love's Draft Stock 15:30 Could Ty Simpson Break Into the Top 10? 22:50 Biggest Combine Risers 35:30 OL Combine Standouts The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and h...

Mar 02, 202646 min

Day Six From the Combine: Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green, and more

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green and the biggest standouts from the QB, RB, and WR class measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Colts GM Chris Ballard, who discusses the difficulty in trying to replace Andrew Luck, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:00 NFL Combine coverage: day six 2:25 Evaluating the combine WR Class 4:15 Reacting to Carnell Tate's measurables a...

Mar 01, 20261 hr 47 min

Day Five From the Combine: Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman, and more

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman and the biggest standouts from the CB, DS, and TE class measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Chargers GM Joe Hortiz, who discusses drafting around Justin Herbert’s development, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:20 NFL Combine coverage: day five 3:05 Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers' record breaking performances 17:30 Evaluating th...

Feb 28, 20261 hr 31 min

Day Four From the Combine: Sonny Styles' Historic Day, Arvell Reese and more standouts from the EDGE, IDL, and LB Classes.

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Caleb Banks and the biggest standouts from the first day of measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Panthers GM Dan Morgan, who discusses Bryce Young’s development, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:45 NFL Combine coverage: day four 3:15 Reacting to Sonny Styles' and Arvell Reese's combine performance 15:31 "Sonny Styles will be taken in the Top...

Feb 27, 20261 hr 25 min

Day Three From the Combine: Previewing the Potentially Historic Edge Class

Welcome to The McShay Show! In the last edition of their combine primer series, the guys discuss their workout expectations for what’s expected to be a potentially historic edge class. Then, they’re joined by Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, who talks about Caleb Williams’s development, how mock drafts inform his process, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay show! 2:45 NFL Combine coverage: day three 3:18 This defensive line, edge, and LB class could be all-time 8:00 Evaluating the 2026 EDGE class 1...

Feb 25, 20261 hr

Day Two From the Combine: Prospects Under the Most Pressure in Indy. Plus, Titans GM Mike Borgonzi.

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back for the second part of their NFL combine primer to share 10 players who are under the most pressure to perform in Indy. Then, they’re joined by Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, who goes behind the scenes of the drafting of Cam Ward and shares other stories about his life as an NFL decision-maker. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:05 NFL Combine coverage: day two 9:15 The latest news on combine participants 14:30 The 10 combine prospects with the m...

Feb 24, 20261 hr 16 min

Combine Coverage Day One: Intel and Evaluating Who Is Primed to Shine in Indy. Plus, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf.

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench are live from the NFL combine in Indianapolis to share their latest intel and the top five prospects who are primed to boost their draft stock. Plus, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf sits down for the latest segment of the Decision-Makers series to discuss his journey as an NFL executive, his favorite parts of the job, drafting Drake Maye, and what's next for Will Campbell. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:00 NFL combine coverage: Day one 4:40 Which prospects...

Feb 23, 20261 hr 16 min

Todd’s Pre-Combine Top-50 Big Board: A Surprise at 1, Mendoza Red Flags, and Other Takeaways. Plus, the Future of NFL Draft Psychological Testing.

Welcome to The McShay Show!​ With the 2026 NFL combine right around the corner, Todd's revealing his working top-50 big board. The guys talk Jeremiyah Love’s NFL comps, the battle for Edge1, Fernando Mendoza's red flags, and more. Then, they’re joined by Dr. Scott Goldman of AIQ for a behind-the-scenes look at how NFL teams evaluate prospects off the field. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 4:10 Pre-Combine Big Board: Top 50 Prospects 16:00 David Bailey vs. Arvell Reese 24:20 Evaluating Fernando ...

Feb 19, 20261 hr 34 min

Second-Round Prospects to Know Before the Combine. Plus, Chambliss Fallout and 2027 QB Class Intel.

Welcome to The McShay Show!​ Todd and Steve open by reacting to the news that Trinidad Chambliss will be returning to Ole Miss for another season. The guys break down Chambliss’s decision and reflect on how it will impact the 2027 QB class. Then, they each share three second-round prospects to know before the NFL combine. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:00 Trinidad Chambliss granted injunction for 2026 season 8:55 Previewing the 2027 NFL Draft Quarterback Class 15:20 The 2026 Offensive Tackle...

Feb 16, 20261 hr 16 min

What Todd’s Hearing: Is Mendoza Worth It? Plus, the Draft’s Best Edge, WR Rankings, and More.

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd’s been working the phone and is ready to share what he’s hearing about the 2026 NFL draft class from sources around the NFL. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:00 Conversations that NFL teams are having right now 5:00 Is Fernando Mendoza THE guy or A guy? 30:30 Better prospect: David Bailey or Arvell Reese? 36:55 Who's WR1? 50:10 Better LB value: Jacob Rodriguez or CJ Allen? 52:10 Who's TE2? 57:15 Better CB value: Avieon Terrell or D'Angelo Ponds? 59:50 Conversat...

Feb 12, 20261 hr 4 min

Mickey Loomis: Saints EVP & GM | The Decision Maker Series

Todd and Muench sit down with the Saints' executive vice president and general manager, Mickey Loomis, to talk about his draft strategy, his process for collaborating with his coaching staff, "always trading up," and much more! 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:30 Saints EVP & General Manager Mickey Loomis joins the show 3:20 Collaborating with the coaching staff 4:45 Behind the scenes of the Saints drafting Tyler Shough 9:45 Mickey Loomis' style of roster building 13:15 The importance of p...

Feb 11, 202631 min

Mock Draft 2.0: Mendoza Trade Offers, Reese’s NFL Comp, and More Round 1 Takeaways

Welcome to The McShay Show! It’s time for Todd’s Mock Draft 2.0. The guys open by breaking down the most surprising picks and best landing spots for each player in the top 16, then Muench answers listener-submitted questions. To read Todd’s full mock draft with picks 1 to 32, subscribe to his newsletter, The McShay Report. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:40 Mock Draft 2.0! 3:00 1. Raiders — QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana 12:20 2. Jets — LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State 14:45 3. Cardinals — OT Franci...

Feb 09, 20261 hr 6 min

Our Favorite 2026 Prospects and a Super Bowl NFL Draft Retrospective. Plus, Mailbag!

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with That’s My Guy, a segment where the guys share which under-the-radar draft prospects have become their favorites during the scouting process. Then, they preview the Super Bowl and reflect on how each team built its roster through the draft. To close, they answer mailbag questions from McShay Report premium subscribers. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:00 My Guys: our favorite 2026 draft class prospects 3:40 Dallen Bentley 7:05 Blake Mille...

Feb 05, 20261 hr 17 min
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