The Ringer NFL Draft Show

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

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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!

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

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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

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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 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

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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 opening wave of NFL free agency, from the Dolphins’ quarterback reset to the Ravens going all in with a blockbuster pass-rush move, and the Raiders spending big to build around their future. They also hit the biggest overpays, surprise fits, and why several contenders are suddenly acting like their window is right now.

(00:00) Intro

(02:00) Free Agency

(01:08:42) Other News

(01:19:42) Email

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

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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