

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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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 26min
UPDATED 2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings | Lane Kiffin Gets Last Laugh | Ashton Jeanty's NFL Breakout Game
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 Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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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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Oct 1, 2025 • 29min
Browns Name Dillon Gabriel STARTING QB | Is Week 5 The Right Time To Get 1st Start In London?
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 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 podcasts.
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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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Sep 29, 2025 • 49min
NFL Week 4 Recap: Dart Wins Debut, Loses Nabers | Parsons Ties In Return | Ward Voices Frustration
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 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 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
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
NFL & CFB Spotlight: Jaxson Dart Starting, John Mateer Surgery, 4 NEW Draft QBs That Caught Our Eye!
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, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast
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Sep 23, 2025 • 28min
BREAKING: Giants Name Jaxson Dart Starting QB, Rookie Replaces Russell Wilson Ahead Of Chargers Game
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 Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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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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Sep 22, 2025 • 49min
NFL Week 3 Recap: Tush Push Drama | Pay Daniel Jones | Backup QB Breakdown | MUCH MORE
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: 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 podcasts.
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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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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 26min
NFL Rookie & College Football Player Spotlight: Carson Beck, Dante Moore, Dillon Gabriel, MORE!
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
(48:09) Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II
(57:17) New Mexico EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby
(1:01:20) Cam Ward
(1:06:55) Dillon Gabriel
(1:10:26) Jalon Walker & James Pearce Jr
(1:15:00) Grey Zabel
(1:20:35) Young Fellas Of The Week!
Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast
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Sep 15, 2025 • 49min
NFL Week 2 Recap: Joe Burrow Surgery | Chiefs In Trouble | Can Colts Win AFC South | MUCH MORE
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!
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 podcasts.
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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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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 17min
NFL Rookie & College Football Player Spotlight: Cameron Ward, Emeka Egbuka, John Mateer, 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 listen to podcasts.
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast
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Sep 8, 2025 • 50min
Week 1 NFL Reaction: Jaxson Dart is on the clock, vintage Rodgers, Lamar's interaction with a fan
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 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 podcasts.
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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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