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With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

CBS Sports
NFL Draft
NFL
Cleveland Browns
2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh Steelers
2025 NFL Draft
College Football
New York Giants
Miami Dolphins
New Orleans Saints
Arch Manning
Travis Hunter
New York Jets
Dallas Cowboys
Fernando Mendoza
Ryan Wilson
Micah Parsons
Jacksonville Jaguars
Shedeur Sanders
Free Agency

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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Ryan Wilson and Ran Carthon check in on 2025 rookies on the latest episode of With the First Pick.

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In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their red flags for the 2027 NFL Draft Class! The guys also discuss Dante Moore’s draft stock following the news that he is likely to miss the rest of the... more

In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through their biggest 2027 NFL Draft risers and fallers as we hit the midpoint of the college football season! The guys also give their favorite under-the-r... more

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Ran Carthon
Former Titans GM
Tennessee Titans (former GM)
Episode: Re-Drafting the 2024 QB Class + The Case for #1 Overall
JP Acosta
NFL and NFL Draft analyst
Episode: Which Rookie Edge Rusher Will Have The Best Season + 2027 NFL Draft Prospects You NEED TO KNOW
Raven Carthon
Daughter of Ran Carthon, interning in CBS Sports HQ Studios
CBS Sports
Episode: Which Rookie Offensive Lineman Will Make The Biggest Impact + Top 2027 NFL Draft OL Prospects
Mason Thomas
Defensive end/rush specialist discussed in last segment
Oklahoma (college)
Episode: Which NFL Rookies Will Make THE BIGGEST Impact This Season? 👀
D'Angelo Ponds
Cornerback, Indiana (listed in discussion as breakout defensive rookie prospect)
Indiana University
Episode: Which NFL Rookies Will Make THE BIGGEST Impact This Season? 👀
Pete Prisco
Senior NFL writer and analyst
CBS Sports
Episode: 2026 NFL Draft Grades For EVERY Team
Fernando Mendoza
Raiders fan turned first-round winner spotlight segment guest
San Francisco/Cal area fan perspective
Episode: 2026 NFL Draft FULL 1st Round Recap: Rams Take Ty Simpson, Winners/Losers, Best Available
Chase Basantis
Guard from Texas A&M mentioned on the Chargers segment
Episode: NFL Draft Expert Releases Final Mock + 3 Pros Break Down Draft Process
Jonathan Jones
CBS Sports NFL Insider
CBS Sports
Episode: NFL Insider Reveals 2026 Mock Draft + What Will The Steelers Do At QB?

Hosts

Ryan Wilson
CBS Sports senior draft expert; host of With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports
Ran Carthon
Former NFL general manager; co-host/analyst on the show

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 631 ratings
  • Why are we doing offseason podcasts in week 3 of NFL season

    We have actual nfl football being played and were doing hypothetical re-drafts surrounding injured qbs? Now what could prompt such a ridiculous exercise at such an odd time? This could have been done anytime before or after the season or even midseason if you really need to have it for some reason. After week 3 is obvious that its the perfect moment for a “take”.

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    pace and power merchant
    United Statesa month ago
  • Pretty good

    They actually talk ball

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brady023
    United Statesa month ago
  • Marginal

    Content was informative but the talking over one another, mainly just the one offender made me turn it off halfway through.. very unprofessional.

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    3
    Buc fan in Charlotte
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you!

    So many podcasts are a bunch of dudes who seem to agree on everything. The Pete Prisco episode and actual disagreement on key players was super helpful. I know there will be some agreement but even playing devils advocate when there is a lot of agreement is helpful. Really, really enjoyed it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JFeezy4Reezy
    United States6 months ago
  • Recap the perfect drafts

    Great show, I really like the perfect draft segments but just please recap each perfect draft before signing off. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Douglas from South Florida
    United States7 months ago

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The show is strong on NFL draft insights and guest variety, though some reviews note audio and pacing issues.
Many appreciate the deep dives on prospects and team-fit discussions, with some calling out inconsistent pacing or host dynamics.
Listeners praise the candid, knowledgeable perspectives and the mix of analysis with guest perspectives.

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#207
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2027 NFL Draft Prospect Red Flags + Is Dante Moore Still A 1st-Round Pick?
Q: Do you agree with that assessment?
Carthon says Mestemaker has talent but struggles when his first option is covered, when asked to progress through reads, and when pressured. He cautions against treating him as a top-five, NFL-ready quarterback and says the class's prospects should be evaluated carefully.
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Red Flags + Is Dante Moore Still A 1st-Round Pick?
Q: What are the conversations because you and I had them both as our QB one in the summer, he would have been the second quarterback drafted last spring had he not returned to Oregon. What do you, what's the GM front office scouting take on Dante Moore after just a handful of games and projecting that forward to next year's draft?
Carthon says teams will focus more on Moore's uneven play and what went wrong at Oregon than on the concussion, which he expects to be medically evaluated. He still expects Moore to be among the top two quarterbacks in the class.
2027 NFL Mock Draft | Full 1st Round: Jeremiah Smith Goes No. 1… But Where Is Arch Manning? 😬
Q: Does he come back to Texas for a fifth year?
Ran Carthon thinks Arch Manning should return because he has not yet shown consistent play. He says quicker, more decisive decision-making should develop with more experience.
2027 NFL Mock Draft | Full 1st Round: Jeremiah Smith Goes No. 1… But Where Is Arch Manning? 😬
Q: What's the bigger mistake? Giving up on a quarterback too early or sticking with them too long?
Ran Carthon says it is too early to make a decision on Cam Ward, who has had to learn five different offenses in five years.
Carson Beck Starting HOF Game | When Will Fernando Mendoza Take Over | Will Aaron Donald Return | 2027 NFL Draft DL Rankings 👀
Q: When might Aaron Donald return to the field?
The prediction is that he could return mid-season if the Rams are winning convincingly, but it's unlikely to be early in the season if the team isn't thriving; otherwise, he might stay on the sideline.

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