With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports
The NFL Draft is a year-round behemoth and we're here to bring you year-round coverage of the event every football fan cares about! Join CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson, former NFL GM Ran Carthon and a cast of characters, as they dive deep into Mock Drafts, prospect & position rankings, stock watch, notable interviews and much more.
Episodes
August 1, 2025 • 40 mins
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!
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2026 NFL Draft Class EDGE Rankings 1.0 + What To Watch In Hall Of Fame Game Between Chargers & Lions
July 31, 2025 • 49 mins
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.
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Ryan Wilson and Cover 3 podcast host Chip Patterson give their burning questions for this year’s NFL rookies and biggest names in college football! Pete Prisco also sits down with Travis Hunter at Jaguars Training Camp.
(00:00) Intro
(2:25) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
(5:38) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
(9:23) Penn State QB Drew Allar
(14:58) Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka
(18:19) LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier
(21:33) Patriots Rookies...
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2026 NFL Draft Class defensive linemen rankings: Peter Woods would've still been No. 1 in 2025 class
July 25, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series, sharing their top 5 defensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft Class.
(00:00) Intro
(1:00) Christian Wilkins released by the Raiders
(5:00) Last Year’s Rankings
(6:30) Individual Rankings
(7:15) Darrell Jackson Jr | Florida State
(11:30) Lee Hunter | Texas Tech
(21:00) Christen Miller | Georgia
(30:00) Caleb Banks | Florida
(37:45) Peter Woods | Clemson...
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July 21, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and Josh Edwards go pick-by-pick in this live version of a 2026 NFL Mock Draft! All 32 picks made in real time as top prospects prepare for the college football season. Drafted order is based on reverse Super Bowl odds and includes picks traded during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Disclaimer: The PFF Mock Draft Simulator was missing a few names, so other players were selected as fill-ins
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July 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series sharing their top 5 offensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft Class.
(00:00) Intro
(1:40) Last Year's Rankings
(3:30) Individual Rankings
(4:30) Isaiah World | Oregon
(8:00) Connor Lew | Auburn
(12:30) Caleb Lomu | Utah
(15:45) Spencer Fano | Utah
(21:00) Francis Mauigoa | Miami
(25:00) Kadyn Proctor | AlabamaÂ
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July 15, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series, sharing their top 5 TEs in the 2026 NFL Draft Class.
(00:00) Intro
(2:30) Last Year's Rankings
(4:30) Individual Rankings
(5:30) Luke Hasz | Ole Miss
(10:10) Eli Stowers | Vanderbilt
(18:11) Jack Endries | Texas
(27:15) Max Klare | Ohio State
(37:32) Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon
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July 10, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the RBs they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft.
(00:00) Intro
(00:55) Last Year's Rankings
(2:53) Individual Rankings
(3:45) With The First Pick Flashback
(5:40) Makhi Hughes | Oregon
(11:23) Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M
(19:35) CJ Baxter | Texas
(27:30) Nick Singleton + Kaytron Allen | Penn State
(37:13) Jeremiyah Love | Notr...
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July 8, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the WRs they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Ryan Wilson is joined by Lions star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. The pro bowler discusses his recovery process after suffering a season-ending leg injury last year. They also look back at the 2022 NFL Draft process, discuss the turnaround in Detroit, and much more!
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Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the QBs they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft.
(00:00) Intro
(2:50) 5. Cade Klubnik (Clemson)
(9:32) 4. Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)
(19:00) 3. Drew Allar (Penn State)
(28:12) 2. Arch Manning (Texas)
(36:47) 1. Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)
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June 30, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon begin their Summer Scouting series looking at the QBs they rank 6-10 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Ryan Wilson is joined by, 2x Super Bowl Champ with the Steelers, Bryant McFadden to react to the trade between the Steelers and Dolphins. Expectations for the Steelers this season and thoughts on giving up Minkah Fitzpatrick in the deal.
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June 29, 2025 • 52 secs
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June 24, 2025 • 49 mins
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL DT Leger Douzable to redo the 2022 NFL Draft. The guys go pick-by-pick through the first round as if the draft happened today with current NFL rosters. Who would the Jaguars take number 1? How high will Brock Purdy go? All that and much more!
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June 23, 2025 • 52 mins
In today’s episode, NFL Agent Drew Rosenhaus joins to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like representing some of the biggest names around the league. What has he learned since beginning his journey as a 22-year old, what are the craziest stories he has, and much more!
(00:00) Intro
(3:01) Michael Irvin’s Impact On Career
(5:18) Starting his career at 22
(8:26) Why he became an agent
(11:29) Strongest Abilities as a...
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On today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL Defensive Tackle Leger Douzable to break down Pete Prisco’s Top 100 NFL Player list. Who is too high? Who are the biggest snubs? We’ll discuss that and much more!
(00:00) Intro
(2:12) Breaking Down The Top 10
(7:31) Biggest Surprises
(10:48) 2024 Draft Class On List
(21:10) Rookies Who Can Make List Next Year
(33:18) Biggest Snubs
(38:37) Bold predictions from subscri...
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June 16, 2025 • 27 mins
In today’s episode, 49ers GM John Lynch joins to discuss why now was the right time for Brock Purdy’s new deal. He also details his strong relationship with Kyle Shanahan, the team’s success with late-round draft picks, and much more!
(00:00) Intro
(2:22) Decision to hire Ran Carthon
(3:55) Relationship with Kyle ShanahanÂ
(7:36) Working through disagreements
(10:06) Success with late-round draft picks
(13:59) Brock Purdy’s...
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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Discusses Extension + TRUST And BELIEF In Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
June 12, 2025 • 38 mins
In today’s episode, Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins to discuss his journey from commodity trader to NFL General Manager. We’ll also hear about his new extension with Minnesota, his relationship with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and much more!
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NFL Minicamp Storylines: Aaron Rodgers Takes The Field With Steelers + BIG NAMES Not Showing Up 👀
June 10, 2025 • 49 mins
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon dive into the biggest storylines as minicamps begin around the league!
(00:00) Intro
(1:50) Aaron Rodgers at Steelers Minicamp
(6:04) T.J. Watt Not At Minicamp
(9:18) Anthony Richardson Shoulder Injury
(13:08) What’s Next For Kirk Cousins?
(18:10) Landing Spots For Jaire Alexander
(22:54) Landing Spots For Jalen Ramsey
(26:11) James Cook At Bills Minicamp
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