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NFL Draft

CBS Sports

2023 NFL Draft

Bryce Young

CJ Stroud

Mock Draft

NFL Combine

The NFL Draft is a year-round behemoth and we're here to bring you year-round coverage of the event every football fan cares about! Join CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson and as well as a cast of characters, as they dive deep into Mock Drafts, prospect & position rankings, stock watch, notable interviews and much more.

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

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss trending stories around the NFL and college football and then dish out their Top 5 NFL Rookie of the Year candidates on both sides of the ball.
(1:30) Over-Rick-Actions
(33:30) Rookie of the Year predictions
 Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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: Eric DeBerardinis
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Updated 2024 NFL Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year Predictions + new QB3 for 2025 NFL Draft?

Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards conduct their latest Mock Draft!

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
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Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
Read the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/
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
 
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2025 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 I Full 1st Round! Only 2 QBs selected in first 32 picks!

Ryan Wilson is joined by Cooper Petagna of 247Sports and The 105 podcast to discuss the latest movement in college football and how certain QBs could be relevant in future NFL Draft conversations. They mention names like Conner Weigman and Miller Moss before diving into non-QBs including an interesting prospect out of FIU. Last, Cooper shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick taking the UNC job and why he could be set up for success. 
(3:00) Transfer Portal QBs
(33:00) Rest of Transfer Portal
(48:00) Bill Belichick to UNC

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
Read the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/
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
 
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4 Transfer Portal QBs to remember for 2026 NFL Draft Class + Why Bill Belichick at UNC makes sense

With College Football Playoffs starting this weekend, Ryan Wilson and CBS Sports Draft expert Josh Edwards discuss the top 12 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch. 
2:00 - Indiana at Notre Dame
8:15 - Clemson at Texas - Saturday
16:30 - SMU @ Penn State - Saturday
22:30 - Tennessee @ Ohio State - Saturday
34:30 - December 31 games
41:50 - January 1 Games
Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
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Twelve 2025 NFL Draft Prospects to watch in the College Football Playoffs

Who are the biggest steals of the 2024 NFL Draft? Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman share their top three steals from the 2024 NFL Draft after hearing some Over-Rick-Acitons from the weekend. Later, they take a look at the updated 2025 NFL Draft order.
6:15 — Over-Rick-Actions
19:30 — BREAK
20:30 — Biggest Draft Steals
36:10 — BREAK
37:00 — Updated Draft Order

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
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
 
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6 Biggest 2024 NFL Draft STEALS including Cooper Dejean + Updated 2025 NFL Draft Order Projections

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to NFL and college football storyline and then assess whether 2025 NFL Draft prospects have helped or hurt their stock in the College Football Playoffs

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
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
 
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College Football Playoff Prospect Watch: Ashton Jeanty, Quinn Ewers, Cam Skattebo & more!

Ryan Wilson and Mike Renner break down the 2025 NFL Draft as well as burning questions and prospects to watch in the CFP Semifinals.

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
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
 
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2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 I 1st 18 Picks! Official Non-Playoff Team Draft Order is Set!

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down the latest NFL Draft news before diving into their Top 7 QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Next, they tackle some of the guys returning to school before answering viewer questions.

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
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
 
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Updated 2025 NFL Draft QB Prospect Rankings + 5 QBs Returning To School & Fan Questions

Should Quinn Ewers have declared for the 2025 NFL Draft? Should the Steelers trade Mike Tomlin? On this episode of With the First Pick, Rick Spielman joins Ryan Wilson for some Over-Rick-Actions. Later, they discuss nine sleepers for the 2025 NFL Draft
4:30 - Over-Rick-Actions
20:30 - Sleepers

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
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
 
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9 Sleepers for the 2025 NFL Draft + What does the future hold for Sam Darnold and Mike Tomlin?

Ryan Wilson and Josh Edwards answer NFL Draft related questions about Ohio State and Notre Dame before diving into prospects that can help their stock at the upcoming Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl.

Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 
'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 Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis
Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs
Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis
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
 
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12 Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl participants that can help their + CFP prospect takeaways

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Chris Spielman former linebacker, broadcaster, current Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson of the Detroit Lions... and Rick's little brother. They'll discuss the Lions' resurgence, the fine art of scouting...and wild "mental toughness" exercises.
Intro (0:00)
Offseason Schedule (4:42)
How Chris Got the Job (14:00)
Is Dan Campbell REALLY Like That? (20:12)
Chris' Hand Written Contract (25:03)
Do Fans Recognize You? (26:20)
Best Part of the Job (29:40)
The Secret to Targeting Great Players (33:50)
What Testing Actually Means (39:19)
Amon-Ra St. Brown (41:20)
Dealing With Increased Expectations (48:27)
Barry Sanders (51:42)
Chris Spielman the Linebacker (55:28)
The Art of Mental Toughness (1:02:25)
Chris' Draft (1:04:25)

 
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Detroit Lions' Brass Chris Spielman talks drafting star rookies, mental toughness, and big brother Rick

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