The McShay Show
The McShay Show
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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season. For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Week 5 Reactions: Another Bama Beatdown, TMS Power Rankings, CFP Buy or Sell, and Jeremiah Smith As the All-Time WR1
Todd and Steve react to a loaded Week 5 slate, starting with the biggest question in college football: Can anyone beat Alabama? Then, they debate whether Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver prospect they’ve ever evaluated, reveal their top five power rankings, and play CFP Buy or Sell. And as they do every Saturday, the guys close the night with another edition of McShay After Dark.Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:15) Week 5 Instant Reactions(02:06) Is Alabama the best team in the country?(12:48) Takeaways from Miami, Notre Dame, and Ohio State(20:01) Jeremiah Smith is the best WR in CFB history(24:32) C.J. Carr is a surgeon(34:35) Evaluating Miami's first test(37:48) TMS Top 12 Rankings(48:45) CFP Buy or Sell(57:52) Week 5 QB Prospect Rankings(59:45) Greg Johnson, OL Minnesota(1:01:14) Gio Lopez, QB Wake Forest(1:03:36) Enough Already(1:07:27) Last Call Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 4
1 hr 20 min
Rough Draft: Our Top 10 Prospects, Plus Where Would Kamario Taylor Rank?
Todd and Steve share their latest top 10 Big Board rankings and discuss why Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore are the clear top two prospects, plus which players have boosted their stock enough to break into the top 10. Then, they ask where Kamario Taylor would rank if he were eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, and which prospects just missed the cut.Next, the guys share their scouting on J.J. McCarthy following his trade to the Giants, and Jalon Daniels ahead of his first NFL start. Plus, they preview Week 5 in college football and share their favorite picks.Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:20) Quarter Poll: Top 10 Big Board(05:48) Jeremiah Smith is the clear no. 1 overall prospect(09:23) Leonard Moore is flying under the radar(11:13) Evaluating the rest of the top 10 prospects(22:00) Where does Dylan Stewart land?(26:52) Where would Kamario Taylor rank in the 2027 draft class?(35:13) Top 10 prospects OLI: Baugh, Lauck, Green, and Carr(41:34) Scouting J.J. McCarthy(50:20) Scouting Jalon Daniels(54:52) Week 5 CFB picks Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1
1 hr 5 min
Week 4 Tape Truths: Baugh’s Rise, Stewart’s Slide, the Best Defenses in CFB, and Rookie Receipts
Todd and Steve are back with their Week 4 Tape Truths, starting with Jadan Baugh’s emergence as a potential top-10 pick and growing concerns about Dylan Stewart’s place among the elite prospects in the 2027 class. They also preview Julian Sayin’s upcoming test against Iowa, discuss Ole Miss’s run defense, debate Georgia vs. Texas, and break down Kamario Taylor vs. Keelon Russell. Plus, Todd evaluates the development of Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole before checking the receipts on rookies Max Iheanachor and Kenyon Sadiq. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:05) Week 4 Tape Truths(02:35) Expectations for Julian Sayin vs. Iowa's defense(08:23) Jadan Baugh is becoming a top-10 pick(24:55) Worried about the Ole Miss run defense(31:03) Dylan Stewart is falling out of the elite prospect class(52:27) Better Defense: Georgia or Texas?(1:00:33) Kamario Taylor vs. Keelon Russell(1:10:50) Evaluating Arion Carter, Tennessee LB(1:16:10) Evaluating Chris Cole, Georgia LB(1:24:25) NFL Rookie Receipts: Max Iheanachor(1:30:40) NFL Rookie Receipts: Kenyon Sadiq Score big with Dr Pepper Tic Tac. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28
1 hr 36 min
Ranked-Game Roundup, Prospect Pass-Fail, 2027 QB Letdowns, and McShay After Dark
Todd and Steve break down the biggest ranked games of the weekend, put top 2027 NFL draft prospects through a pass-fail test, and examine the disappointing performances from some of the class’s most highly touted quarterbacks. The guys close the show with another edition of McShay After Dark.Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:52) Week 4 Instant Reactions(20:53) Saturday Night Survivor(22:56) Michigan will still make the CFP(27:12) The 2027 QB Class is Overrated (37:10) Ryan Grubb's Alabama Offense is dangerous(39:45) The SEC deserves to have 6 teams in the CFP(52:43) Prospect Grades: Pass, Fail or Incomplete(53:10) Colin Simmons nearly had 7 sacks today(56:13) Jadan Baugh: 142 Rush, 3 TD(1:04:15) Jayden Maiava: 326 Pass, 2 TD, 1 INT(1:06:20) Trevor Lauck, Iowa OT(1:09:55) Jamari Johnson: 7 Rec, 119 Yards(1:10:55) McShay After Dark Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27
1 hr 28 min
QB Stock Watch and Previewing the Biggest Week 4 Matchups and Prospects to Know
Rough Draft is back! Todd and Steve share their latest QB stock rankings and the potential impacts from the biggest games of this week. They dive into (20) Oregon's Dante Moore vs. (12) USC's Jayden Maiava, (10) LSU's Sam Leavitt vs. (23) Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, and which QB has the most to lose this week between Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, and Nico Iamaleava. Plus, they reveal some of their advanced scouting on Austin Simmons and Kamario Taylor and discuss other under-the-radar position players to watch in Week 4.Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:08) Rough Draft: QB stock watch(03:25) Dante Moore vs. Jayden Maiava(08:25) Sam Leavitt vs. Marcel Reed(13:10) Most to lose: Arch, LaNorris, or Nico?(26:30) John Mateer vs. Gunner Stockton(36:27) Advanced scouting: Austin Simmons and Kamario Taylor(47:10) Top prospects to watch this weekend in ranked games(1:12:21) Under-the-radar prospect introductions(1:18:37) CFB Week 4 picks Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24
1 hr 27 min
Moore’s Tape, Mateer’s Decline, SEC Playoff Long Shots, and Rookie Receipts
Todd and Steve go back to the tape from Week 3 and share their biggest scouting takeaways, starting with Michigan’s dominant defensive line, why Dante Moore still looks like the best passer in college football, USC’s defensive problems, and what the tape says about John Mateer. Plus, which SEC team is making a real CFP push, Faizon Brandon vs. Jared Curtis, stock checks on Princewill Umanmielen and Emmanuel Oyebadejo, and NFL rookie receipts.Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:09) Week 3 Tape Truths(04:40) Michigan's d-line is one of the best in the country(09:15) Dante Moore is still the best passer in CFB(15:28) USC's defense is a liability(18:00) This is John Mateer(23:46) Which SEC team is crashing into the CFP? (33:30) Better Freshman QB: Faizon Brandon or Jared Curtis?(37:27) How far has he moved: Princewill Umanmielen(40:55) How far has he moved: Emmanuel Oyebadejo(46:43) Receipts: Browns WR Denzel Boston(52:50) Receipts: Bengals OT Amarius Mims  Score big with Dr Pepper Tic Tac. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21
1 hr 3 min
Trinidad Takes Over, Kiffin’s Humble Pie, Super Kamario, and McShay After Dark
Todd and Steve break down Trinidad Chambliss’s statement performance against LSU, Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford, and why Kamario Taylor is becoming one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in college football. Plus, Kewan Lacy runs wild, Sam Leavitt shows his toughness, and the return of McShay After Dark!Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:51) (8) Ole Miss Defeats (7) LSU: 32-24(12:32) Could Trinidad Chambliss become QB1?(22:27) Takeaways from Sam Leavitt's performance(31:55) The Saturday Exchange(35:47) Should LaNorris Sellers return to CFB next season?(38:15) Jadan Baugh is RB1(40:48) Kentucky could upset more ranked opponents(46:39) McShay After Dark: Last Call(50:40) Kamario Taylor will be the 2028 #1 overall pick Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20
55 min
The Inaugural September Mock Draft: Muench’s Red Lines and Top-10 Dominoes
Todd unveils his inaugural September mock for the 2027 class, breaking down the biggest decisions inside the top 10 and the picks that could reshape the entire first round. Then, Muench takes out his red pen to make his edits. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:09) The September Mock Revealed(20:17) Beat The Mock(27:47) Redlining The September Mock(36:05) Big Game Breakdown: Ole Miss vs. LSU(47:25) Week 3 CFB Picks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17
56 min
Our 2027 Big Board, NFL Week 1 Rookie Reactions, and the SEC Is BACK! Plus, Are Oregon and Oklahoma Cooked?
Todd and Steve put their first 2027 NFL draft top 50 under the microscope, debating which prospects they’re willing to fight for, which quarterbacks could go ahead of Jeremiah Smith, and who outside the top 10 could crash the top five. Plus, they diagnose Oregon and Oklahoma, ask whether the SEC is back, and reassess the 2026 rookie class after Week 1. Check out Todd and Steve’s top 50 Big Board at TheRinger.com/McShay. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:51) Top 50 Prospects Revealed(04:15) Prospect you're willing to fight for(09:38) Preseason favorites that have us scared after week 2(16:58) #1 Overall Pick: Jeremiah Smith or the QB field?(25:44) Prospect most likely to finish inside the Top 5(29:22) Top 50 prospects that missed the cut(34:22) Is Oregon this year's Clemson?(46:40) Is it a Mateer problem or OU offense problem?(58:41) Is the SEC back?!(1:04:04) NFL debut takeaways(1:05:39) Best Defensive Rookie: Sonny Styles, David Bailey, or the field?(1:10:04) Worried about Rueben Bain Jr.?(1:13:07) Caleb Douglas: 5 REC, 94 YDS(1:14:56) Francis Mauigoa: 36 pass-blocking snaps, 0 pressures(1:17:28) Jadarian Price: 52 YDS, 2 REC(1:19:41) Antonio Williams: 4 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14
1 hr 26 min
Manning's Moment, Oregon's Fall, More Michigan Magic, and Other Week 2 Reactions
Todd and Steve break down the biggest story lines in Week 2 of college football, from Arch Manning’s performance in a comeback thriller over Ohio State to Oregon’s stumble and Michigan's win over Oklahoma. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:25) (5) Texas defeats (1) Ohio State: 24-23 (08:45) Arch's 2nd Half: 18/27, 171 YDS, 1 TD (15:35) Jeremiah Smith's monster first half: 6 REC, 110 YDS, 1 TD (21:53) Takeaways from Texas' comeback win over Ohio State: 24-23 (35:39) (6) Oregon's collapse vs. Oklahoma State (51:15) Todd's last call: QB1 is WIDE OPEN (56:15) (11) Oklahoma falls to Michigan (1:05:49) More Week 2 Takeaways Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13
1 hr 12 min
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