With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports
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 and as well as a cast of characters, as they dive deep into Mock Drafts, prospect & position rankings, stock watch, notable interviews and much more.
Latest episodes
Jun 9, 2025 • 48min
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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'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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Jun 5, 2025 • 47min
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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'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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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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'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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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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'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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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
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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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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May 15, 2025 • 49min
Offseason Burning Questions For EVERY NFC East And West Team + Reaction To NFL Schedule Release
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for each team in two more NFC Divisions. Will we finally see a repeat winner in the East and who will come out on top in the West?
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Produced by: Ryan Stryker
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May 13, 2025 • 49min
Offseason Burning Questions For EVERY NFC North And South Team + Trey Hendrickson Speaks With Media
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for each team in the NFC North and South. Is Tyler Shough QB1 in New Orleans, can JJ McCarthy lead the Vikings to the playoffs, and much more!
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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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May 8, 2025 • 48min
Offseason Burning Questions For EVERY AFC East & West Team + GM Perspective On George Pickens Trade
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for every team in the AFC East and West. Ran also gives his front office perspective on the George Pickens trade to Dallas.
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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