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

Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon dive into the biggest names shaping the 2027 NFL Draft. The guys break down Trinidad Chambliss’ rising draft stock and where he belongs in the quarterback conversation before debating which QBs could go ahead of Arch Manning. They take a closer look at Darian Mensah, evaluate Arch’s game and compare him to his uncle Eli Manning. Plus, could Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith make the case to be the No. 1 overall pick? Ryan and Ran close out the show by ranking the loaded 2027 wide receiver class.

In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through Ryan’s updated QB rankings for the 2027 NFL Draft. The guys also discuss which QB’s have had the best performance through 2 weeks of the college football season.
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(00:00) Intro
(03:40) Summer QB Rankings
(5:45) Dante Moore | Oregon
(13:51) Julian Sayin | Ohio State
(18:01) Jayden Maiava | USC
(21:37) Arch Manning Texas
(32:47) Darian Mensah | Miami
(38:31) Top QBs Based On 2026 Performance
(43:07) NFL Franchise QB Draft Update
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Watch With the First Pick on the CBS Sports YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSports
'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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In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through their annual NFL Franchise QB Snake Draft! The guys have 10 rounds to pick their top quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL season. They also update their outlook for the 2027 NFL Draft QB Class and more!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:22) Reviewing Last Year’s Draft
(4:25) Rounds 1-6
(16:02) Rounds 7-10
(25:02) QB Draft Recap
(35:41) 2027 NFL Draft QB Class Outlook
(46:57) How Many 1st-Round QBs Do We See In 2027?
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Watch With the First Pick on the CBS Sports YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSports
'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.
You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."
Follow the With the First Pick team on X: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @E_DeBerardinis, @ryan__stryker
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast

In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through their favorite rookies that they believe will make an immediate impact in 2026 following the preseason!
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(00:00) Intro
(1:04) Front Office Outlook For Rookies
(5:30) Browns OT Spencer Fano
(7:25) Chiefs EDGE R. Mason Thomas
(9:58) Jets OLB David Bailey
(13:35) Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain
(17:50) Texans OL Keylan Rutledge
(21:47) Titans LB Anthony Hill Jr
(26:27) Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas
(29:41) Browns WR Denzel Boston
(34:40) Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr
(38:14) Raiders RB Mike Washington
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Watch With the First Pick on the CBS Sports YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSports
'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.
You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."
Follow the With the First Pick team on X: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @E_DeBerardinis, @ryan__stryker
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast

In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give out their favorite 2027 NFL Draft prospects ahead of Week 0!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:59) Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State
(4:57) Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
(8:51) Jaden Craig, QB, TCU
(12:29) Jaden Baugh, RB, Florida
(17:23) Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M
(21:29) Niki Prongos, OT, Stanford
(26:07) Earl Little Jr, S, Ohio State
(31:28) Myles Graham, LB, Florida
(36:12) Xavier Atkins, LB, Auburn
(40:13) Justin Scott, DT, Miami
(42:16) Other Prospects To Watch
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Watch With the First Pick on the CBS Sports YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSports
'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.
You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."
Follow the With the First Pick team on X: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @E_DeBerardinis, @ryan__stryker
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Ryan Stryker
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast