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

NFL trades are rolling in — Joe Flacco heads to Cincinnati, Odafe Oweh lands with the Chargers. We spotlight college football’s biggest quarterback battles — Nico Iamaleava vs. Drew Allar, Brendan Sorsby’s rise at Cincinnati, and Tommy Castellanos taking on Carson Beck. Then we dive into emerging college stars and standout NFL rookies making noise this season, including Cam Ward, Dillon Gabriel, Q...

In today's episode we have your NFL Week 5 recap! Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones to break down the biggest storylines from Sunday's games. Cam Ward helps lead Titans to 1st win. Dillon Gabriel falls short in debut with Browns. Should someone trade for Mac Jones, and would the 49ers listen? All that and more! Watch With the First Pi...

On today’s episode, it's another Young Fella Wednesday! Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick out players around college football and NFL rookies to go under the spotlight! 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 Podca...

Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon react to the Browns naming Dillon Gabriel as their new starting quarterback ahead of Week 5. They discuss him replacing Joe Flacco, set expectations for his first start against the Vikings in London, and give an outlook at the rest of Cleveland’s rookie class. You'll also hear from Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on the decision. Watch With the First Pic...

In today's episode we have your NFL Week 4 recap! Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones to break down the biggest storylines from Sunday's games. Jaxson Dart wins in his first start, but MetLife’s turf adds another injury. Cam Ward sounds off after falling to 0-4. Liam Coen confronts Robert Saleh after the Jaguars win over 49ers. All that...

On today’s episode, it's episode 300 and another Young Fella Wednesday! Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick out players around college football and NFL rookies to go under the spotlight! 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, Stitch...

Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon react to the Giants naming Jaxson Dart as their starting QB ahead of Week 4 against the Chargers! This comes after an 0-3 start by New York with Russell Wilson under center. 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 Podcast...

In today's episode we have your NFL Week 3 recap! Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones to break down the biggest storylines from Sunday's games. Which backup QB impressed most on Sunday? Should the league re-visit the tush push? How much is Daniel Jones worth? All that and more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel...

On today’s episode, it's another Young Fella Wednesday! Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick out players around college football and NFL rookies to go under the spotlight! (00:00) Intro (3:27) Carson Beck, Miami (14:39) Dante Moore, Oregon (21:53) Taylen Green, Arkansas (24:59) Haynes King, Georgia Tech (32:44) LSU Secondary (36:59) Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak (44:57) Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi...

In today's episode we have your NFL Week 2 recap! Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones to break down the biggest storylines from Sunday's games. What should we expect from the Bengals without Joe Burrow? Where do the Chiefs currently land on the panic meter? Will Justin Fields make it through the season as the Jets QB? All that and more!...

On today’s episode Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick out players around college football and NFL rookies to go under the spotlight! 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 wherever else you li...

Week 1 raised big questions: did Sunday night feature the NFL’s two best teams, or do Baltimore’s pass rush issues and Buffalo’s shaky safeties say otherwise? Aaron Rodgers looked vintage, Miami looked lost, and Daniel Jones may finally have the right team around him in Indy. Pete Carroll made history, Jalen Carter’s spit drew scrutiny, and Kansas City must replace Xavier Worthy. Watch With the Fi...

In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon unveil their final Preseason 2026 NFL Mock Draft. The guys go pick-by-pick for all 32 teams in the first round in real time as we sit just one day away from NFL kickoff. DISCLAIMER: This mock draft was taped prior to Micah Parsons being traded from the Cowboys to the Packers Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: h...

In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon provide their 2026 NFL Draft risers and fallers following Week 1 of the college football season! 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 wherev...

Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon react to the blockbuster trade that sends Micah Parsons to the Packers from the Cowboys! 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 wherever else you listen to podcas...

Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon answer your questions as we near the start of the NFL season! Leave us a 5-star review for a chance to have a question answered in future shows! 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...

In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon break down the latest surrounding NFL roster cuts. Ryan also unveils his preseason Big Board for the 2026 NFL Draft ahead of Week 1 in College Football!  (00:00) Intro (3:15) Browns Trade Kenny Pickett (5:18) How Trey Hendrickson Impacts Micah Parsons (7:12) Front Office Outlook During Roster Cutdowns (9:30) Travis Kelce & Taylor Sw...

In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their favorite 2026 NFL Draft prospects ahead of the College Football season. 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 wherever else you li...

In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their winners and losers from Week 2 of the preseason! The guys also discuss the biggest things they will be watching in the preseason finales this week. 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 Po...

On today's episode, Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick who they would want to lead their team for the next 5 years in their annual Franchise QB Snake Draft. 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...

On today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon discuss Week 2 Preseason storylines around the NFL. From top rookies, to under-the-radar players, the guys go through all that and much more! 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,...

Scouting series looking at the defensive backs they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft. They also discuss some notable storylines ahead of this week’s preseason games! (00:00) Intro (00:45) Jaguars Plan For Travis Hunter (2:45) Shedeur Sanders Set For Start (5:13) Outlook For Anthony Richardson (6:42) James Cook Latest (8:32) Last Year's CB Rankings (11:56) 5. Jalon Kilgore - South Carolina...

Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the linebackers they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft. They also discuss the latest surrounding Micah Parsons’ contract situation with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys (00:00) Intro (5:39) Last Year’s LB Rankings (8:24) Micah Parsons Latest (19:01) Individual LB Rankings (25:31) 5. Whit Weeks - LSU (31:5...

Ryan Wilson is joined by East-West Shrine Bowl Director of Football Operations Eric Galko to discuss the release of the Shrine Bowl 1000 watch list. From top players, to guys flying under-the-radar, Ryan and Eric discuss all that and more! 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...

Ryan Wilson and former NFL Defensive Lineman Leger Douzable continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the EDGE rushers they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft. They also preview the Lions and Chargers kicking off preseason football. 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...