Wake Up with Ray & J

NFL Mini-Camp is here and we’ve got all the latest headlines coming out of camps around the league 🏈 Ray and JRich break down the biggest stories and updates from mandatory mini-camp, including: 🔥 Early reports on standout players 🔥 Holdouts and surprise no-shows — who’s missing and why 🔥 Rookie buzz — which players are making a splash 🔥 Key injury updates and depth chart battles 🔥 How this...

We’re live with the biggest storylines from around the NFL this week 🔥 Ray and JRich break down the latest headlines and rumors, including: 🏈 Aaron Rodgers fully committing to the Pittsburgh Steelers — is this the right move? 🏈 Rashod Bateman’s new contract — what it signals for the Ravens offense 🏈 Anthony Richardson’s shoulder soreness — could this affect the Colts' 2025 season? 🏈 Amon-Ra S...

From undervalued veterans like Deebo Samuel and Tony Pollard, to ADP sleepers like Kyle Williams and Jakobi Meyers, Ray and JRich give you the names flying under the radar who could BLOW UP this season. Also on the show: 🔥 Travis Hunter's viral defensive clip – is Ray rethinking the full-time WR take? 🔥 Drake Maye earning serious OTA praise – is he the 2nd-year QB to bet on? 🔥 Kyle Pitts injury...

We’re live and ranking the NFL’s top No. 2 weapons heading into the 2025 season 🔥 From Marvin Harrison Jr. to Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Tee Higgins and more — Ray and JRich debate who’s the best complementary threat in football. Plus: 🏈 Travis Hunter’s OTA clips — are we buying the lockdown corner hype? 🏈 Christian McCaffrey looks BACK — are we falling for the clip again? 🏈 Bryce Huff trad...

Ray & JRich are diving into the hype train that is NFL camp videos and highlights to give you what's real and what's not after we are near completion of NFL OTA's where we are starting to see some of the veterans pop up for camp drills. We will discuss some of who is absent for OTA's and whether it could be a problem down the line and who were excietd for as we get closer and closer to the start o...

Ray & JRich are diving into the hype train that is NFL camp videos and highlights to give you what's real and what's not after we are near completion of NFL OTA's where we are starting to see some of the veterans pop up for camp drills. We will discuss some of who is absent for OTA's and whether it could be a problem down the line and who were excietd for as we get closer and closer to the start o...

Ray & JRich discuss some of the latest training topics and react to all the news during the first week of NFL OTAs. From the tush push not being banned, the Buffalo Bills on Hard Knocks, and how THICK Ashton Jeanty is according to Raiders star TE Brock Bowers, and much, much more. We will also touch on the Jets situation after reports of Justin Fields looking good, and Garrett Wilson wanting to be...

Organized Team Activities are officially underway, and we’re breaking down the early buzz from around the league. From depth chart pecking orders to coaching quotes and rookie mishaps, it’s time to get locked into the 2025 NFL season. Ray and JRich hit on standout OTA headlines: Marvin Harrison Jr. bulking up, Jaguars coach Liam Cohen publicly calling out rookie RB Bayshul Tuten, and the Titans pl...

Brock Purdy just went from Mr. Irrelevant to one of the NFL’s richest quarterbacks 💰. Ray and JRich break down the massive $265M extension and what it means for the 49ers. We also dive into the NFL owner votes on playoff reseeding and the infamous "Tush Push" ban. The OTA headlines you need to know, and Travis Hunter’s route-running tape that's got the internet buzzing. 🔥 Don’t miss our takes on...

Ray and JRich break down everything you need to know from NFC Rookie Mini Camps—highlighting which first-year players already stand out across the league. From top draft picks to under-the-radar names, we’re tracking: 🔍 Who’s flashing early in camp 🔥 Which rookies are climbing depth charts 📉 Who may already be falling behind 📈 What it all means for the 2025 season These are the names you’ll wa...

We’re breaking down all the biggest stories and early standouts from AFC Rookie Mini Camps! Ray and JRich go team-by-team highlighting the rookies who are already making noise, adjusting quickly, or flashing long-term potential. From first-round picks to late-round sleepers, we’re tracking who’s turning heads and which storylines matter most. 🔍 Key takeaways from across the AFC 🔥 Early standouts...

Ray and JRich react to the surprising NFL trade sending wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. After Dallas skipped wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft, how does Pickens immediately upgrade the Cowboys' offense? Meanwhile, what's next for Pittsburgh? With Pickens gone, does this pave the way for the Steelers to go all-in on Aaron Rodgers? Plus, get the latest on Derek Carr’s injury an...

Ray and JRich are diving deep into the Top-10 Boom-or-Bust Offensive Players from the 2025 NFL Draft! Now that the draft is over, it’s time to ask the real questions: 💥 Which rookies have the traits to explode in the right offense? 🚩 Who landed in tough spots that could derail their early careers? 📈 Who are we buying low on now before the breakout hype hits? DD Fantasy Football (Trinity & WAR):...

On this episode of Wake Up, Ray & JRich reveal their 2025 NFL Offense Power Rankings following the draft! 🏈 Which teams made the biggest offensive upgrades? Who’s locked in for a top-3 spot—and which sleeper offense cracked the Top 10? We break it all down with: 🔑 Key offseason & draft additions ⭐️ Returning stars and system continuity 📈 Projected offensive output heading into 2025 This is you...

On this episode of Wake Up, Ray & JRich dive into the age-old debate: projection vs. production 🧠🏈 We’re stacking up 2025 NFL Draft prospects against established NFL players and asking the tough questions: ➡️ When does long-term upside outweigh proven output? ➡️ How do we value raw traits vs. real-world performance? ➡️ What matters more: elite college tape or NFL-level consistency? This conversa...

We’re LIVE on Wake Up, breaking down everything you need to know coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft! 🏈 🔥 Biggest Winners and Losers from the weekend ✅ Best picks, shocking slides, and bold team moves 📈 Players whose stock skyrocketed—and those who left us scratching our heads 👀 Top storylines to follow heading into rookie minicamps and the 2025 NFL season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and Ray & JRich are back on Wake Up with a full breakdown of everything that went down 🏈 🔥 Biggest surprises of the night ✅ Best and worst picks of Round 1 📉 Who slid further than expected? 💥 Which teams crushed it (and which ones fumbled)? 👀 What to watch for heading into Day 2 We’re not talking fantasy—we’re talking football. Team fits, roster...

🚨 It’s Draft Day, baby! Ray & JRich are LIVE with final predictions, bold calls, and every last-minute rumor you need to know before Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off. ROUND 1 Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/IVpjlolZAmM We’re breaking down: ✅ Latest updates from team insiders 🔥 Bold predictions for surprise picks 👀 Shedeur, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter... where do they land? 📈 Final st...

Ray & JRich discuss some of the latest news and buzz as draft week approaches. It's about that time when smokescreen season approaches all-time highs, but in a year where things have been kept very close to the vest from many teams, will there be a flurry of fake news come out late in the process on draft week? We will discuss some of the latest movements, along with who may be rising or falling a...

One Week out Ray & JRich discuss the latest surrounding the NFL Draft while taking and answering your questions. They will also discuss Aaron Rodgers making his return to the Pat McAfee Show and what he has to say about the Jets organization and new HC Aaron Glenn. There is also some interesting movement in draft boards along with another press conference from Browns GM Andrew Berry talking about...

The Giants can’t stay away 👀 Shedeur Sanders gets another workout with New York—what does it mean for the 2025 NFL Draft? We break down Mel Kiper’s latest 3-round mock draft and react to all the latest NFL draft news and rumors. Let’s dive in! 🏈 DD Fantasy Football (Trinity & WAR): ddfantasyfootball.com Dynasty Daddy (Trades, Start/Sit, Simulators): dynasty-daddy.com Win on Underdog Here: https:...

Ray & JRich go head-to-head comparing wide receivers, quarterbacks, and running backs from the 2024 and 2025 draft classes—who would you rather build around in fantasy or real life? Plus, we react to the latest NFL news and rumors, including: 🏈 Recent signings and trades 👀 Draft stock movement 📈 Dynasty implications heading into draft weekend Get ready for prospect face-offs, bold takes, and in...

We’re reacted live to two of the biggest mock drafts of draft season—Mel Kiper’s latest 2-Round Mock and Todd McShay’s Mock Draft 3.0 🔥 Who nailed it? Who’s reaching? And which picks could shake up the real 2025 NFL Draft board? Plus, Joe Flacco is officially back in Cleveland—but what does it mean for the Browns’ plans at QB with the No. 2 pick? 🏈 Topics we’re diving into: Kiper’s top picks and...

We’re LIVE breaking down the latest NFL Draft buzz and speculation! 🔥 🏈 Is Travis Hunter really a generational WR prospect? After running routes in Black Air Forces at Colorado Pro Day, the hype is growing—but is it legit or clickbait? 💬 Shedeur Sanders sparked debate with his Pro Day performance, including criticism from scouts and praise from NFL players. ❌ The Titans reportedly canceled the...

🏈 Trey McBride secures the bag! The Cardinals make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a record-breaking $76M extension. 💰 Geno Smith gets paid in Vegas, signing a 2-year, $85.5M deal to stay with the Raiders through 2027. 🔁 Joe Milton lands in Dallas—what does this mean for the Cowboys QB room? 🎯 All eyes on Colorado Pro Day as Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter showcase their t...