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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 football season.
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Aug 14, 2025 • 57min
Todd’s Preseason Mock Draft, Plus a BIG Show Announcement
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens with the announcement of our first LIVE show, which will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets will be on sale at TheRinger.com/events starting this Friday.
Then, the guys run through Todd’s inaugural “Appropriately Early” Preseason Mock Draft and break down the biggest changes since Todd released his Way-Too-Early Mock in May. The mock is free and unlocked on The McShay Report—subscribe here to get access to all of Todd’s content throughout football and draft season.
(11:50) 1. Cleveland Browns: QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson
(16:17) 2. New Orleans Saints: EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson
(21:46) 3. New York Giants: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
(22:52) 4. New York Jets: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
(23:30) 5. Tennessee Titans: DS Caleb Downs, Ohio State
(25:44) 6. Las Vegas Raiders: QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
(27:49) 7. Carolina Panthers: IDL Peter Woods, Clemson
(28:41) 8. Miami Dolphins: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
(29:11) 9. Chicago Bears: EDGE Keldric Faulk
(29:55) 10. Seattle Seahawks: IDL Caleb Banks, Florida
(30:34) 11. Dallas Cowboys: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
(30:42) 12. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
(30:57) 13. Indianapolis Colts: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
(31:38) 14. New England Patriots: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
(31:47) 15. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
(32:34) 16. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
(37:18) 17. Arizona Cardinals: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
(38:30) 18. Minnesota Vikings: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
(39:40) 19. Denver Broncos: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
(39:58) 20. Washington Commanders: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
(40:25) 21. Los Angeles Chargers: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
(41:18) 22. Green Bay Packers: CB A.J. Harris, Penn State
(41:25) 23. Los Angeles Rams: CB Domani Jackson, Alabama
(41:31) 24. Houston Texans: OT Isaiah World, Oregon.
(42:02) 25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
(42:11) 26. Cincinnati Bengals: IDL Tim Keenan III, Alabama
(42:22) 27. Detroit Lions: EDGE LT Overton, Alabama
(45:09) 28. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
(46:01) 29. San Francisco 49ers: OT Drew Shelton, Penn State
(46:13) 30. Baltimore Ravens: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
(46:49) 31. Philadelphia Eagles: TE Max Klare, Ohio State
(47:36) 32. Buffalo Bills: LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Mike Wargon
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 14min
College Football 101: Arch Manning’s Future, Transfer Portal Names to Know, 2026 NFL Draft Odds, and More
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back from vacation and ready to recap everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 college football season.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(2:10) Archie says Arch Manning will play at Texas next year
(11:01) Odds for the top draft pick in 2026
(14:52) Biggest transfer portal additions
(21:30) Top QBs in next year’s draft
(24:57) Does an experienced QB matter?
(31:43) Will the committee value strength of schedule more?
(39:49) Is LSU poised to take over the SEC?
(42:22) Texas Tech could contend for a Big 12 title
(44:43) Oklahoma should have an improved offense
(48:31) New Big Ten players we're most excited to see
(54:49) The SEC has playmakers again
(1:05:51) Teams that need a good start to the season
On Thursday, Todd will be debuting his preseason 2026 Mock Draft. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The McShay Report for access to his newsletter throughout the college football season.
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 25min
Draft-Eligible Defenders To Know for the College Football Season
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are diving deep on the defensive side of the ball and breaking down the top prospects they think could be selected early in the 2026 NFL draft.
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:05) McShay Show News and Notes(9:05) Evaluating The Top Defensive Prospects(16:53) Evaluating Caleb Downs [Ohio State Safety](21:20) Evaluating Peter Woods [Clemson IDL](23:35) Evaluating TJ Parker [Clemson EDGE](26:35) Evaluating Caleb Banks [Florida IDL](37:45) Evaluating Rueben Bain Jr. [Miami DL](45:30) Evaluating Gabe Jacas [Illinois OLB](51:20) Evaluating Matayo Uiagalelei [Oregon EDGE](54:10) Evaluating Anthony Hill Jr. [Texas LB] + Deontae Lawson [Alabama LB](1:09:05) Evaluating More Defensive Prospects
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Race for WR1: Scouting 2026's Top Wide Receiver Prospects
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are back to break down the tape on some of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class. They talk rankings, comps, standout traits, grades, and more.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(0:50) Evaluating The 2026 WR Draft Class(7:40) Todd's WR Rankings for the 2026 Class(10:55) Evaluating Jordyn Tyson (ASU)(20:20) Evaluating Antonio Williams (Clemson)(26:05) Evaluating Germie Bernard (Alabama)(29:55) Evaluating Carnell Tate (Ohio State)(37:50) Evaluating Denzel Boston (Washington)(44:55) Evaluating Deandre Moore (Texas)(53:18) More WR Prospect Evaluations
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 17min
McShay Show Offseason Mailbag! The 2026 Quarterback Class, Our Scouting Process, and More.
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, Todd and Steve are answering mailbag questions from premium subscribers of The McShay Report. The guys discuss their scouting process, positional draft value, the 2026 quarterback class, and other offseason odds and ends.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(2:05) Summer Mailbag Special!(2:45) Kyle: Which 2026 QB Prospect Has the Highest Ceiling? (Excluding Arch)(8:30) Michael: Who's This Years Cam Ward?(12:20) Kevin: Is Carson Beck An NFL Prospect?(17:15) Ron: What are the Premium Draft Positions?(26:20) Andrew: How Has Michigan's O-Line Been Dominant without Top Prospects?(30:40) Robert: Evaluating Logan Fano & Caleb Lomu (Utah O-Lineman)(34:15) Erik: Importance of Year to Year Evaluations(38:50) Robert: Expectations for Indiana's Football Program(44:05) Devin: What is Your "Enarmored Trait?"(50:35) Matt: Most Memorable College Gameday Atmosphere?(55:45) John: Can a Running Back Improve Vision?(57:30) Jonathan: Draft Grading 101(1:02:35) Michael: How Far Out Do Front Offices Plan Drafts?(1:08:07) Josh: What are your strongest Scouting Skills?
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series, and for access to all of his content throughout football and draft season.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 53min
From Death Valley to the Draft: Why Clemson’s Defense Could Make History in 2025
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are back to break down Clemson’s talented roster—and particularly the defense—which Todd thinks could be the best in program history. They talk player comps, ceilings and floors, and more.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(1:05) Scouting Clemson's Prospects
(7:55) Evaluating Clemson's Top Prospects(13:40) Breaking Down Peter Woods' Tape [DT](19:30) Evaluating TJ Parker [EDGE](31:50) Breaking Down Avieon Terrell [CB](38:17) Evaluating the Clemson D-Line(45:43) Evaluating Wade Woodaz [LB]
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 20min
Behind the Scenes at the Manning Passing Academy
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are back to recap Todd’s visit to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Todd shares some behind-the-scenes nuggets from the trip and reveals what it’s like on the ground for campers, coaches, and spectators. He also dishes on what he learned about the 2026 quarterback class.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:13) Recapping The Manning Passing Academy(4:55) Takeaways from The Manning Passing Academy(18:45) MPA Quarterback Standouts(22:55) MPA Quarterback Standouts: Arch Manning(37:18) MPA QB Standouts: Nussmeier and Klubnik(54:08) MPA QB Standouts: LaNorris Sellers(58:25) Under The Radar MPA QB's
On the next episode, the guys will be back to discuss Clemson’s treasure trove of 2026 NFL draft prospects and get an early peek at what could be the most talented Tigers team in program history. And later this week, we’ll start fielding mailbag questions from premium subscribers of The McShay Report. Subscribe, mail in, and we’ll do our best to answer your questions on the show or in the newsletter.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 46min
Scouting Jeremiyah Love: The Notre Dame RB Looks Like a Future First-Rounder
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive on Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:14) Analyzing the 2026 RB Draft Class(6:50) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Jeremiyah Love(8:50) Position Specific Rankings for Jeremiyah Love(15:07) NFL Comps for Jeremiyah Love(24:23) Expectations for Love's 2025 Season at Notre Dame
Next week, we’ll be back with Todd’s takeaways from the Manning Passing Academy. Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for Todd’s summer content and full written scouting reports of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 55min
Scouting Caleb Downs: Why the Ohio State Safety Might Be the Best Player in the 2026 Draft
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive on Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who Todd has ranked as his top player in the 2026 class.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(3:00) Training Camp Buzz and Expectations for Jaxson Dart(16:25) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Caleb Downs(20:08) Position Specific Rankings for Caleb Downs(33:20) Caleb Downs Tape Evaluation(44:20) Where Does Caleb Downs Rank in the 2026 Draft Class?
On Thursday, we’ll be back with a tape breakdown of Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for full written scouting reports of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 39min
Scouting Sam Leavitt: Why the Arizona State Quarterback Could Be a More Talented Brock Purdy
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive into the tape of Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(2:03) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Sam Leavitt(12:04) NFL Comps for Sam Leavitt(16:35) Breaking Down Sam Leavitt's Tape(28:00) 2025 Expectations for Sam Leavitt
Next week, they’ll be moving on from quarterbacks and diving into the tape of top 2026 draft prospects Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State) and Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame). Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for full written breakdowns of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.
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