

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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Jul 25, 2025 • 49min
2026 NFL Draft Class defensive linemen rankings: Peter Woods would've still been No. 1 in 2025 class
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jul 21, 2025 • 49min
LIVE 2026 NFL Mock Draft | Full 1st Round: LaNorris Sellers And Arch Manning Taken With Top-2 Picks
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jul 18, 2025 • 50min
2026 NFL Draft Class offensive lineman rankings: Is this class deeper than 2025 I Summer Scouting
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 | Alabama
(29:30) Why aren’t second round picks signing?
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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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Jul 15, 2025 • 49min
2026 NFL Draft Class tight end rankings 1.0: How many will go in first round? I Summer Scouting
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jul 10, 2025 • 49min
2026 NFL Draft Class Running Back Rankings 1.0: How Many Have 1st Round Talent? I Summer Scouting
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 | Notre Dame
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jul 8, 2025 • 49min
2026 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings 1.0: Why This Class Is Deeper Than 2025 I Summer Scouting
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jul 7, 2025 • 15min
Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Details Recovery From Season-Ending Injury + Regrets Not Meeting Eminem 😱
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jul 1, 2025 • 49min
Top 5 QBs In 2026 NFL Draft Class: Garrett Nussmeier over Arch Manning? | Summer Scouting Rankings
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jun 30, 2025 • 49min
Summer Scouting: Nico Iamaleava + LaNorris Sellers Headline QBs Ranked 6-10 In 2026 NFL Draft Class
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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Jun 30, 2025 • 19min
Former Steeler Grades The Trade: Jalen Ramsey To Pittsburgh, Minkah Fitzpatrick Back To Dolphins 🚨
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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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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