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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 fo...

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Our Top-200 Big Board: Stacking Safeties, Second-Tier Edges, and WR Intel 13.04.2026 1:15:48

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 McS...

First-Round Pivot Points, Jordyn Tyson Stock Watch, and the McShay Mailbag 10.04.2026 1:15:15

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...

Emptying the NFL Draft Notebook With Albert Breer 08.04.2026 1:27:02

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...

Our Top 150 Big Board Risers and Fallers. Plus, Don’t Be Surprised If … 06.04.2026 1:06:35

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 Takeawa...

Will Mendoza or Cousins Start? Plus, the Draft Outliers Confidence Index With Bain, Simpson, Lemon, and More. 03.04.2026 53:36

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...

A Taylen Green Epiphany. Plus, Indiana and Jermod McCoy Pro Day Reactions. 01.04.2026 1:07:38

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 re...

A Top-10 Surprise, Draft Dominoes, Big Board Buy or Sell, and Mendoza News 30.03.2026 1:06:41

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 dominoes5:10 Buy the Browns taking Kadyn Proc...

Our Updated Top-100 Big Board: Buying and Selling Round 1-3 Prospects 27.03.2026 44:44

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/McShay1:50 First-Rounder Spotlight10:35 Second-Rounder Spotlight19:20 Third-Rounder Spotlight29:10 Buy or Sell P...

Ty Simpson Pro Day Reactions, Mock 3.0 Second-Round Standouts, and More 25.03.2026 1:09:35

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:...

Mock Draft 3.0! Love’s Market, Simpson’s Fall, and More Round 1 Takeaways. 23.03.2026 1:10:16

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 TheRi...

2026 RB Deep Dive: Love’s Comps, Our Favorite Prospects, and Finding RB2 20.03.2026 54:20

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 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...

2026 WR Deep Dive: Finding WR1, Favorite Comps, and Don’t Be Surprised If … 18.03.2026 1:06:45

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 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...

The 2026 QB Deep Dive: Mendoza’s Comp, a New QB3, the 2027 Factor, and More 16.03.2026 1:19:06

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(...

Mailbag! Shedeur’s Future, RB and TE Notes, the Steelers’ Next QB, and More 13.03.2026 36:00

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 t...

FLASH MOCK! Plus, Free Agency Frenzy and Maxx Crosby Fallout. 11.03.2026 1:11:47

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 tra...

Free Agency Draft Dominoes! Plus, Pound-the-Table Day Two Prospects. 09.03.2026 1:06:51

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 Implications35:15 Evaluating the Free Agency RB Market45:45 Our Favorite Day 2 Impact PlayersThe Ringe...

Our Post-Combine Top-100 Big Board! Plus, Trent McDuffie Trade Reactions. 05.03.2026 58:36

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 picks12:40 Top 100 pr...

NFL Combine Recap: The Workout Warriors, Risers, and Lessons from Indy 02.03.2026 45:58

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 Takeaways6:55 "I Can't Get Over What Sonny Styles Did."10:55 Evaluating Jeremiyah Love's Draft Stock15:30 Could Ty Simpson Break Into the Top 10?22:50 Biggest Combine Risers35:30 OL Combine StandoutsThe Ringer is committed...

Day Six From the Combine: Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green, and more 01.03.2026 1:47:21

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 co...

Day Five From the Combine: Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman, and more 28.02.2026 1:31:19

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 cove...

Day Four From the Combine: Sonny Styles' Historic Day, Arvell Reese and more standouts from the EDGE, IDL, and LB Classes. 27.02.2026 1:25:16

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 four3:15 Reacting to...

Day Three From the Combine: Previewing the Potentially Historic Edge Class 25.02.2026 1:00:25

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 three3:1...

Day Two From the Combine: Prospects Under the Most Pressure in Indy. Plus, Titans GM Mike Borgonzi. 24.02.2026 1:16:03

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 cover...

Combine Coverage Day One: Intel and Evaluating Who Is Primed to Shine in Indy. Plus, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf. 23.02.2026 1:15:49

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 Wil...

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. 19.02.2026 1:34:00

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-...