With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

In our final episode before the 2023 NFL Draft, Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman answer questions from our live chat on NFL on CBS YouTube and from the With the First Pick social accounts @nfldraftoncbs. Rick shares his old routine on draft days and the guys share the latest from their $1 bets before diving into questions. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtu...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss news & rumors with the 2023 NFL Draft and then assign their favorite prospects and sleepers in this class. First, the guys dissect why Will Levis' odds to go #1 shot up on Tuesday morning. Then, they break down Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, the compensation in the deal and how swapping 13 and 15 could impact each team in the 1st round. Next, Ryan and Rick sha...

Ryan Wilson is joined by presumptive #1 overall pick Bryce Young to discuss his journey to the draft. First, Young highlights his Pro Day performance before sharing some insights on his college coach Nick Saban. The Alabama product discusses his relationship with Mac Jones and offers his reaction to pro comparisons he has been receiving. Bryce also talks about his relationship with CJ Stroud, the...

Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards conduct their final Mock Draft before the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday. (6:00) Picks 1-8 (24:00) Picks 9-20 (49:00) Picks 21-31 Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Emory Hunt to break down his latest Mock Draft. Now this mock isn't what Emory expects to happen, but rather what he would do if he were the GM of each team with a 1st-round pick. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple...

Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Bryant McFadden run through their CB and safety rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. (8:15) CB sleepers (15:00) Kelee Ringo breakdown (21:00) CB rankings (48:30) Safety sleepers (51:00) Safety rankings Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman examine the Big Board fro the 2023 NFL Draft. (2:30) Clusters Explanation (7:00) Tier 1 (17:30) Tier 2 (21:45) Tier 3 (31:00) Tier 4 (35:45) Tier 5 Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts,...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman approach a Mock Draft through a different lens, evaluating if each team in the 1st round should stay put, trade up or trade back. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and where...

Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Leger Douzable rank the best EDGE/DL/LB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. (4:45) EDGE Sleepers (13:00) Top 5 EDGE rushers (36:30) DL Sleepers (38:20) Top 5 DLs (58:00 )Top 5 LBs Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman analyze the betting market for the 2023 NFL Draft. (0:00) Intro (7:30) #1 Pick odds (19:00) How many QBs in 1st round? (25:30) 1st defensive player drafted (30:00) 1st CB drafted (36:00) 1st WR drafted (42:00) WRs in 1st round (45:00) RBs in 1st round (50:30) 1st drafted TE (55:00) OL props  Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.yout...

The NFL Draft is 21 days away, and the gang is here to bring you their latest mock draft! NFL Draft Writer Josh Edwards joins Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman to break down all 31 selections, including a surprise team selecting Florida's QB Anthony Richardson, Texas RB Bijan Robinson, and more!  (0:00) Intro (2:45) Picks 1-2: CJ Stroud, Bryce Young (5:50) Pick 3: Will Anderson Jr. (7:50) Pick 4: Will...

NFL writer Pete Prisco and former NFL defensive tackle Leger Douzable join Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman to break down the top tight ends and offensive linemen in the 2023 NFL Draft. How high should Florida OL O’Cyrus Torrence go? Did the lack of offense at Iowa create a sleeper in TE Sam LaPorta? What current tight end does Michael Mayer remind us of? And more!  (0:00) Intro (3:00) No. 5 OL Darne...

Ryan Wilson & Rick Spielman talk to former NFL Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman about the draft process and more! (6:55) Concussion protocol (15:53) Tua's Head Injury (20:28) TO Rehab for Super Bowl (24:25) Mental Health (32:44) Adrian Peterson Rehab Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Aud...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to Anthony Richardson's Pro Day. (0:26) Anthony Richardson (11:13) Will Levis (12:59) O'Cyrus Torrence (15:11) Gervon Dexter Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherev...

Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards gather to break down the 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver class. The guys talk sleepers, their top 5 wideouts and best WRs over the past 6 classes. (3:45) WR sleepers (17:30) Jalin Hyatt (27:00) Zay Flowers (31:30) Jordan Addison (37:00) Quentin Johnston (46:00) Jaxon Smith-Njigba (50:30) Historical WR prospects Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS Yo...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss their top Pro Day takeaways from visits to Ohio State, Alabama and Kentucky last week. But first, the guys react to Lamar Jackson's trade request from the Ravens and what potential draft trade compensation could look like. Next, they take the listener behind the scenes at Pro Days while evaluating the top quarterbacks and how they stack up against each other....

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to react to Alabama's Pro Day featuring one of the top QB prospects, Bryce Young. Ryan and Rick break down what they saw from the top QB prospect + takeaways of Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, Tyler Steen, Eli Ricks and more! (0:26) Bryce Young (8:00) Jahmyr Gibbs (13:28) Brian Branch (14:54) Tyler Steen (18:00) Eli Ricks Watch With th...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together in Columbus, Ohio, to react to Ohio State's Pro Day featuring the favorite to go #1 overall, CJ Stroud. Ryan and Rick break down what they saw from the top QB prospect + takeaways of Dawand Jones, Paris Johnson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and more! (1:15) CJ Stroud reaction (8:50) Dawand Jones (14:00) Paris Johnson Jr. (17:45) Jaxon Smith-Njigba Watch With the Fi...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down all 31 picks in Ryan's most recent 2023 NFL Mock Draft. (3:00) What is Aaron Rodgers worth? (5:30) #1 Panthers (9:15) #2 Texans (11:00) #3 Cardinals (12:15) #4 Colts (14:30) #5 Seahawks  (16:30) #6 Raiders (19:45) #7 Lions (20:30) #8 Falcons (22:00) #9 Bears (25:15) #10 Eagles (28:15) #11 Titans (30:30) #12 Texans (34:00) #13 Jets (36:00) #14 Patriots (39:0...

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman gather for Mock Draft 5.0 on With the First Pick. The guys first give an update on Jalen Carter (2:30) before diving into how free agency moves impacted potential draft decisions for the Seahawks (8:30), Lions (13:45), Raiders (18:00), Eagles (22:30), Commanders (32:30) and Giants (37:00).  Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube...

Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and special guest Emory Hunt gather to break down the 2023 NFL Draft running back class. But first, before they evaluate the RBs, the guys address Aaron Rodgers' recent comments (2:30) and Jalen Carter's lackluster Pro Day performance (6:30). Next, Ryan, Rick and Emory dish out their RB sleepers (12:00) before diving into...

Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman cover all things NFL Draft starting with a follow up to the Bears & Panthers trade for the #1 overall pick on Friday. Could Carolina still trade back and why does CJ Stroud make more sense for the organization if they stay put? Next, Rick explains the Jalen Ramsey trade to anyone that is confused about the details....

Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman offer their immediate reaction to a MASSIVE draft trade which had the Bears trading out of the #1 pick and the Panthers jumping up to take the quarterback of their preference? Will it be Bryce Young, CJ Stroud or another elite QB prospect? Plus, all the other ripple effects of the deal.  Watch With the First Pick on th...

Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards go over Josh's latest post-combine Mock Draft. (2:30) Bears trade back (11:30) Rest of top 10 (39:30) Picks we agree/disagree on Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podc...

Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Brady Quinn break down the Top 5 quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft and much more on this jam-packed episode of With the First Pick. First, Brady describes why he decided to bench press at his Pro Day and the craziest questions he received from NFL GMs during the pre-draft process. Next, the trio breaks down their fav...