The Ringer NFL Draft Show

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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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

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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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!

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

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

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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 react to the Broncos landing Jaylen Waddle, work through the NFL free agency hangover, and get Craig’s Oscars recap before closing with a special interview with Tate Frazier to preview March Madness.

(00:00) Intro

(03:39) BRONCOS TRADE FOR JAYLEN WADDLE

(04:47) Denver Broncos

(13:25) Miami Dolphins

(25:18) 49ERS SIGN CHRISTIAN KIRK

(29:28) Kansas City Chiefs

(34:19) Seattle Seahawks

(42:22) Minnesota Vikings

(49:22) Baltimore Ravens

(56:09) Las Vegas Raiders

(01:01:28) Los Angeles Rams

(01:09:32) Carolina Panthers

(01:12:22) New Orleans Saints

(01:18:50) Emails

(01:29:20) Craig at the Oscars

(01:50:30) Interview with Tate Frazier

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

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

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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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The guys react to one of the strangest NFL offseason twists in recent memory, breaking down the Ravens backing out of a blockbuster trade, what it means for the Raiders, and why the fallout could reshape both teams’ plans. They also hit quarterback rumors, free-agency leverage plays, and the kind of NFL chaos that only happens once the tampering window opens.

(00:00) Intro

(02:37) Maxx Crosby Trade

(29:45) Other News

(01:08:38) Italy Beats USA at Baseball

(01:18:04) Emails

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

Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=e3c76fdc-8f58-4fe0-9dbe-5154ff72e0b4

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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