The McShay Show
The McShay Show
The Ringer
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
Rough Draft: Midseason Risers, Position Power Rankings, and Week 8 CFB Picks
Todd and Steve spotlight their biggest midseason risers, including Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker, Georgia's Chris Cole, Utah's Zereoue Williams, and Arizona State's Reed Harris. Then, the guys discuss what they still need to see from South Carolina's Jacarrius Peak and Clemson's Sammy Brown before revealing their position power rankings, breaking down the strength of the offensive tackle, quarterback, interior defensive line, safety, and wide receiver classes. To close, they make their picks for Week 8 of the college football season. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:18) Rough Draft: Midseason risers(02:51) Xavier Gilliam, Tennessee IDL(05:18) Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State QB(06:30) Chris Cole, Georgia LB(10:20) Zereoue Williams, Utah OT(17:00) Reed Harris, Arizona State WR(20:34) Prospects we need to see more from(21:10) Jacarrius Peak, South Carolina OT(23:03) Sammy Brown, Clemson LB(34:37) Position power rankings(35:16) No. 5: Offensive tackles(38:20) No. 4: Quarterbacks(51:48) No. 3: Interior defensive linemen(53:54) No. 2: Safeties(56:11) No. 1: Wide receivers(59:24) Week 8 CFB picks 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 22
1 hr 10 min
Midseason Tape Truths: CFP Contenders, Superlatives, and the Best Offenses and Defenses
Todd and Steve kick things off with the latest news surrounding Arch Manning and Texas, the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard, and Jalen Hurts's blood clots. Then, the guys reveal their midseason Tape Truths by drafting the teams they expect to make the College Football Playoff and debating the cases for Miami, Georgia, Indiana, and BYU. Next, they hand out their midseason superlatives, including college football's most irreplaceable player, the best offense and defense, coach of the year, and which coordinators could be next in line for a head coaching job. To close, they explain their takes on the proposed 24-team CFP expansion. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:12) Latest news on Arch Manning and Texas(10:34) Colts fire GM Chris Ballard(13:28) Reacting to the Jalen Hurts blood clot injury news(17:55) Midseason Tape Truths(19:15) Drafting the top teams we expect to be in the CFP(24:22) Making the CFP case for Miami, Georgia, Indiana, and BYU(32:43) Midseason superlatives(34:16) College football’s most irreplaceable player(38:45) The future HC: Which coordinators are next up?(47:51) The best offense(52:57) The best defense(58:55) Midseason coach of the year(1:04:23) Enough already: 24-team CFP expansion 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 19
1 hr 22 min
Week 7 Reactions: Five Top-Seven Teams Fall! Plus, Arch’s Texas Future, Sayin’s Injury Fallout, and Believing in BYU.
It was one of the wildest Saturdays in college football history, as five top-seven teams went down in Week 7. Todd and Steve are here to make sense of the chaos and re-stack their top 12 heading into Week 8. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.  (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:13) The Greatest Saturday in College Football History(04:55) Miami survives in 2OT vs. Florida State(10:40) Ohio State defeats Indiana 19-15(26:15) Georgia falls to unranked Auburn(41:10) Ole Miss defeats Missouri 31-3(49:45) Tennessee lights up Alabama 26-10(59:45) BYU stuns Notre Dame 28-24(1:18:37) Chesney's got UCLA 6-0(1:23:36) Will Stein's commanding Kentucky(1:29:26) Teams outside of the Top 12(1:31:57) Who's to blame for Texas losing again? 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 18
1 hr 56 min
Rough Draft: Mestemaker's Momentum! Week 7 QB Rankings, Advanced Scouting, and CFB Picks.
Todd and Steve kick things off by evaluating Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker's growing momentum, asking where he ranks among the top QB prospects. Then, a closer look at Missouri QB Austin Simmons before revealing their latest quarterback prospect rankings heading into Week 7 of the college football season. Plus, the guys spotlight two intriguing prospects in LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton and Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam, before cross-checking their scouting notes on Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins and BYU linebacker Cade Uluave. To close, they make their picks for Week 7 of the college football season. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.  (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:25) Rough Draft Week 7(08:00) Evaluating Austin Simmons, Missouri QB(19:15) Evaluating Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State QB(40:29) Week 7 QB Prospect Rankings(46:13) Advanced Scouting(46:37) Jordan Seaton, LSU OT(49:17) Xavier Gilliam, Tennessee IDL(55:13) Cross-checking prospects(55:35) Audavion Collins, Penn State CB(58:15) Cade Uluave, BYU LB(1:03:07) Week 7 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 15
1 hr 14 min
Week 6 Tape Truths: Arch Manning Honesty. Plus, BYU–Notre Dame, Indiana WRs, the 10 Most Important Games of the Second Half, and More.
Todd and Steve preview this weekend’s showdown between BYU and Notre Dame before taking an honest look at Arch Manning’s development. Then, the guys debate Jeremiah Smith vs. Indiana’s talented wide receiver corps and identify the 10 most important games remaining on the college football schedule. To close, they revisit the old scouting reports with another edition of 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! (02:12) Week 6 Tape Truths(02:40) BYU's Offense is a house of smoke and mirrors(08:35) The biggest issues with Arch Manning(45:06) Rather have Jeremiah Smith or Charlie Becker AND Nick Marsh?(53:55) TMS Top 10: Drafting the Biggest Games Left This Season(1:14:00) Scouting Receipts 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 13
1 hr 25 min
Week 6 Reactions: Georgia Tops Alabama, Texas Trust Issues, Indiana’s Playoff Case, UCLA’s Rise, and More
Todd and Steve react to a wild Week 6 of college football, starting with Georgia’s win over Alabama and what it means for each team. Then, the guys discuss their lingering trust issues with Texas, Indiana, and Oregon, and break down UCLA’s surprising rise. Plus, more takeaways from Saturday’s biggest games and another edition of McShay After Dark. Check out the guys’ Top 50 Big Board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay. Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay 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 MuenchEditor: Oscar De La LuzProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11
1 hr 24 min
Rough Draft: FLASH MOCK! Plus, Advanced Scouting, Prospect Cross-Check, and Week 6 CFB Picks.
We’re a quarter of the way through the NFL season, which means it’s time for a FLASH MOCK! Todd and Steve go through the first 12 picks and project what would happen if the 2027 NFL draft took place today, starting with a difficult decision for Nick Caserio and the Houston Texans at no. 1. Then, the guys spotlight some highly graded prospects who are facing revealing tests this weekend and cross-check their notes on a few under-the-radar players. To close, they make their picks for Week 6 of the college football season. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:42) FLASH MOCK! Top 5 Picks(05:51) Texans options with the #1 pick(16:53) Titans drafting the #2 pick(23:14) Would the Bucs trade or draft at #3?(27:37) Chargers draft options with #4(30:00) QB or best available for the Dolphins at #5?(33:39) Projecting picks 6-12(45:19)  Advanced Scouting(45:48) Nico Iamaleava vs. Oregon(50:25) Devan Thompkins vs. Georgia(59:20) Cross-checking Prospects(1:00:36) Melvin Siani OT, Texas(1:03:14) Junior Sherrill WR, Vanderbilt(1:07:42) Week 6 CFB Picks Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.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 8
1 hr 17 min
Week 5 Tape Truths: SEC QB Rankings, Georgia’s Defense, Rookie Receipts, and More
Todd and Steve go back to the tape after Week 5 to reassess the SEC quarterback hierarchy, break down what they’re seeing from Georgia’s and Oklahoma's defenses, and identify the prospects who helped their stock over the weekend. Then, they check back in on the 2026 NFL draft class with another edition of 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!(03:16) Week 5 Tape Truths(03:49) Oklahoma's defense is a bigger problem than John Mateer(10:03) Georgia's defense is becoming one of the top in the country(28:49) TMS Top 10: SEC QBs Ranked(44:02) Who ya takin'?(44:54) Upset special: (10) LSU vs. Kentucky (49:07) Upset special: (21) UCLA vs. (13) Oregon(57:06) Scouting Receipts(58:55) Jacob Rodriguez: 21 TACKLES, 25 AST, 1 INT(1:01:30) Gabe Jacas: 7 TACKLES, 1.5 SACKS, 1 INT(1:05:00) Bryce Young: 1,268 YDS, TD 9, INT 2 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 5
1 hr 12 min
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
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