

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 22, 2025 • 1h 33min
Why These NFL Rookies Stood Out In Week 7 + Spotlighting 4 NEW College QBs Ahead Of 2026 NFL Draft
On today’s episode, it's another Young Fella Wednesday! Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick out players around the NFL and college football to go under the spotlight!
(00:00) Intro
(4:05) Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) vs Josh Hoover (TCU)
(21:31) Jayden Maiava (USC) vs Notre Dame
(33:58) Carson Beck Throws 4 INT in Miami loss
(46:32) Baylor TE Michael Trigg
(50:14) UTSA RB Robert Henry Jr
(56:28) Louisville WR Chris Bell
(1:01:52) Texas EDGE Trey Moore
(1:09:19) Curry College RB Montie Quinn Set NCAA Record
(1:13:29) Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II
(1:17:50) 49ers LB Tatum Bethune
(1:23:12) Giants QB Jaxson Dart
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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 20, 2025 • 49min
NFL Week 7 Recap: Mile High Miracle, Miami Meltdown, Justin Fields Benched, Trade Deadline Rumors!
In today's episode we have your NFL Week 7 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. How historic was the Broncos 4th-quarter comeback? What is going on in Miami? Did the Cowboys win the Micah Parsons trade? Jets & Vikings QB breakdowns. All that and more!
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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 16, 2025 • 49min
2026 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 | Full 1st Round: Jets Take QB Of The Future With No. 1 Overall Pick 👀
In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through their latest 2026 NFL mock draft. The guys go through all 32 1st-round picks with trades for the current draft order!
(00:00) Intro
(1:58) 1. New York Jets
(4:49) 2. Cleveland Browns
(8:51) 3. Baltimore Ravens
(9:35) 4. Miami Dolphins
(10:21) 5. New Orleans Saints
(11:38) 6. Tennessee Titans
(12:35) 7. Cincinnati Bengals
(13:52) 8. Las Vegas Raiders
(15:25) 9. Cincinnati Bengals
(16:36) 10. New York Giants
(17:28) 11. Houston Texans
(18:32) 12. Dallas Cowboys
(20:58) 13. Carolina Panthers
(23:50) 14. Kansas City Chiefs
(24:36) 15. Washington Commanders
(27:50) 16. Chicago Bears
(28:37) 17. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)
(29:45) 18. Minnesota Vikings
(31:17) 19. Buffalo Bills
(31:59) 20. Denver Broncos
(32:45) 21. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)
(33:46) 22. Los Angeles Rams
(34:35) 23. Detroit Lions
(35:37) 24. Seattle Seahawks
(36:23) 25. New England Patriots
(37:54) 26. Los Angeles Chargers
(38:48) 27. San Francisco 49ers
(40:02) 28. Philadelphia Eagles
(40:48) 29. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)
(41:29) 30. Pittsburgh Steelers
(42:33) 31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(43:13) 32. Indianapolis Colts
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/
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 32min
Ranking 1st-Round QBs From Last 3 NFL Drafts + Has Anyone Separated Themselves As Top Pick In 2026?
On today’s episode, it's another Young Fella Wednesday! Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon pick out players around college football to go under the spotlight! They also rank 1st-round QBs from the last three NFL draft classes based solely on rookie seasons.
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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
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
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Oct 13, 2025 • 49min
NFL Week 6 Recap: Brian Branch Blowup | Fred Warner Injury | MVP Debate | Dolphins Down Bad | MORE!
In today's episode we have your NFL Week 6 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 fallout should we expect following Brian Branch’s SNF blowup? Are the Chiefs back? How can the 49ers try to fill the void left by Fred Warner’s injury? Who is the NFL MVP right now? All that and more!
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 24min
Nico Iamaleava & Carson Beck showcase NFL talent in Week 6 wins + Prospects you need to be watching
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, Quinshon Judkins, and more.
(4:00) Joe Flacco trade
(7:30) Odafe Oweh trade
(15:00) Nico Iamaleava vs. Drew Allar
(26:00) Brendan Sortsby
(30:00) Carson Beck vs. Tommy Castellanos
(38:30) Chris Johnson, San Diego State
(43:00) Romello Height, Texas Tech
(49:00) Vincent Anthony, Duke
(54:00) Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
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Oct 6, 2025 • 49min
NFL Week 5 Recap: Cam Ward Gets 1st Win | Browns QB Situation | Trade Candidates | MORE!
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!
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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 • 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
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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
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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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!
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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