The Ringer NFL Draft Show

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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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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The guys break down the riskiest boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL draft, from high-upside receivers to major question marks at quarterback. They also dive into the Ty Simpson discourse, draft overthinking season, and why teams keep talking themselves into chaos every March.

(00:00) Intro

(01:04) Jaxson Smith-Njigba Contract Extension

(10:29) Is Ty Simpson Actually QB1?!?!

(14:34) QB Ty Simpson

(23:48) WR Jordyn Tyson

(30:40) TE Kenyon Sadiq

(39:02) OT Spencer Fano

(43:50) OT Monroe Freeling

(47:13) DE Rueben Bain Jr.

(54:00) DE Akheem Mesidor

(57:55) DE/LB Arvell Reese

(01:04:15) Other Injury Risks

(01:06:30) March Madness

(01:16:40) Flag Football

(01:28:26) Emails

Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau

Vote for Tyler Tanaguchi: https://nurse.org/articles/mariners-nurse-night/#nom

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 Dannys run the Mock Draft Oscars, alternating all 32 first-round picks while arguing through Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and the toughest calls at the top of the board. It’s draft philosophy, chaos, and full March football-brain energy.

(00:00) Intro

(02:09) Mock Draft Oscars

(03:57) Picks 1-8

(25:06) Picks 9-16

(49:01) Picks 17-24

(01:07:02) Picks 25-32

(01:27:57) Emails

(01:31:06) Happy birthday, Heifetz!

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

Email us! [email protected]

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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