With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports
CBS Sports, NFL Draft, Mock Draft, NFL, 2023 NFL Draft, NFL Combine, Bryce Young, CJ Stroud
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.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 26min
John Lynch Calls 49ers Paying Brock Purdy EASY DECISION + Why Luck Plays Role In Late Draft Picks
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 Shanahan
(7:36) Working through disagreements
(10:06) Success with late-round draft picks
(13:59) Brock Purdy’s new deal
(17:16) Remembering Reggie Cobb
(19:19) Most memorable play in playing career
(19:58) Greatest multisport athlete all-time
(20:42) Which athlete from another sport would he sign?
(21:04) Go-to Draft Day snack
(21:26) Song that best describes John Lynch
(21:48) Story behind alter ego ‘47 Red’
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jun 12, 2025 • 37min
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Discusses Extension + TRUST And BELIEF In Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jun 10, 2025 • 49min
NFL Minicamp Storylines: Aaron Rodgers Takes The Field With Steelers + BIG NAMES Not Showing Up 👀
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
(31:35) Nick Chubb Signs With Texans
(35:37) Answering Your Questions
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
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Jun 9, 2025 • 46min
Les Snead On Choosing Football Over Med School + Why THIS Trade Was His Favorite As Rams GM
Welcome to Carthon’s Corner on With The First Pick! Where former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports NFL Draft Expert Ryan Wilson are joined by personnel around the league ahead of the 2025-26 season!
In today’s episode, the guys are joined by Rams GM Les Snead. Hear his path to becoming Rams GM, what stood out the most over the course of his NFL career, and an “on the clock” drill of rapid-fire questions to learn more about the L.A. general manager.
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jun 6, 2025 • 49min
2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 I Full First Round: Garrett Nussmeier Goes No. 1 + Arch Manning Returns To Texas
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon to go through Ryan’s first official Mock Draft for the 2026 NFL Draft!
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jun 5, 2025 • 45min
Andrew Berry + James Gladstone Detail BLOCKBUSTER Trade Between Browns And Jaguars For Travis Hunter
Welcome to Carthon’s Corner on With The First Pick! Where former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports NFL Draft Expert Ryan Wilson are joined by personnel around the league ahead of the 2025-26 season!
In today’s episode, the guys are joined by Browns GM Andrew Berry and Jaguars GM James Gladstone for a unique interview. Learn the story behind how the shocking 2025 NFL Draft trade came together, their thoughts on being the league’s youngest GMs, and much more!
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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May 29, 2025 • 49min
16 Question Marks Surrounding EVERY Team’s Roster In The AFC: Is It Make Or Break For The Ravens?
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon break down every AFC team’s depth chart and discuss what stands out most in each division. What is the Bills’ biggest weakness, is the Browns’ roster better than people think, and what will the Steelers end up doing at QB? All that and more!
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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May 27, 2025 • 49min
100 Days Until NFL Season: 16 Questions About EVERY NFC Team's Roster Construction + NFC Title Odds
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon break down every NFC team’s depth chart and discuss what stands out most in each division as we sit exactly 100 days from the start of the NFL season!
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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May 22, 2025 • 49min
Why These 16 NFC Rookies Will Make An IMMEDIATE Impact In The NFL + QB Storylines To Watch At OTAs
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through each NFC Division and discuss which rookies can make an immediate impact this season! The guys also discuss the top QB storylines they are watching at OTAs and Ran looks back at his time with the Colts under Jim Irsay.
(00:00) Intro
(2:00) NFC North
(10:24) NFC South
(19:34) NFC East
(28:23) NFC West
(37:43) QB Storylines
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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May 20, 2025 • 49min
AFC Impact Rookies To Watch In Each Division + Which NFL Stars Should Play Flag Football At Olympics
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through each AFC Division and discuss which rookies can make an immediate impact this season! The guys also discuss which NFL players they would like to see play flag football in the Olympics.
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'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 podcasts.
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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