The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The guys make the case for and against every quarterback in the draft, from prototypical big-arm projects to flawed prospects with major red flags, debating upside, landing spots, and why teams keep talking themselves into risky bets . They also spiral into one very important question: did we actually "go" to the moon?

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Quarterback Prospects: Coin Flip Edition

(02:44) Fernando Mendoza

(16:53) Ty Simpson

(26:28) Garrett Nussmeier

(36:24) Drew Allar

(43:17) Carson Beck

(57:01) Dexter Lawrence trade request

(01:08:23) Emails

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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The guys run through 2026 draft WR comps, throwing out NFL comparisons, debating ceilings vs. reality, and figuring out which traits actually translate when it matters.

(00:00) Intro

(01:35) Raiders Sign Kirk Cousins

(10:01) Player Comps for the Best WR in the NFL Draft

(01:11:20) Aaron Rodgers vs. Jalen Hurts Pt. II

(01:14:46) Emails

(01:18:24) Ping Bodie vs. an Ostrich

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys break down the running backs in the 2026 NFL draft, from a thin top tier to the handful of sleepers who might actually matter. They debate whether this class is being undersold, highlight the few names worth caring about, and lean into the weird uncertainty that defines draft season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:01) Jalen Hurts

(15:45) Jermod McCoy

(17:45) 50 Shades of Player Comps: Running back edition

(01:01:06) The coaches photo

(01:08:13) Kyle Shanahan

(01:18:22) Is baseball better with ABS?

(01:30:40) Emails

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys debate offseason vibes across the league, ranking teams, questioning roster-building logic, and arguing over which franchises actually improved—and which are just spinning their wheels. They also get into quarterback development takes, free agency philosophy, and the kind of March overthinking that defines draft season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:36) The NFL might have replacement referees again

(12:08) Trivia question

(15:37) 2026 NFL Offseason Vibes Draft

(01:28:22) Fantasy baseball

(01:34:41) Emails

(01:39:31) 'Harry Potter' reactions

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys kick things off with some league chaos—an early kickoff twist, international travel weirdness, and a sneaky “bring your best friend to work” signing that might actually matter. Then it’s time for the Cool Guy Draft. The Dannys run through the most electric prospects, including a do-it-all superstar back and beyond.

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) NFL season kicks off

(04:59) The coolest players in the draft

(05:37) RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

(13:02) RB Jonah Coleman, Washington

(16:45) WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia/USC

(23:15) WR Germie Bernard, Alabama

(28:56) WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

(32:24) OG Vega Ioane, Penn State

(34:58) OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

(37:16) Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois

(40:27) LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, Ohio State

(42:20) LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech

(45:24) Cornerback Corner

(56:52) Emails

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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