The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer

  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    Maxx Crosby Trade Debacle, Geno's a Jet (Again), Viking Kyler, Bam Drops 83, Italy Beats Team USA at Baseball, and Pokémon or Coachella Band

    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


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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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    12 March 2026, 3:21 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Free Agency, Day 1: Malik to Miami, Ravens and Bills Go All In, Chiefs Sign Ken Walker, Alec Pierce's Payday, Pittman to Pittsburgh, and Skip Bayless on Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway Debut

    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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    10 March 2026, 12:27 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    A Big Rams-Chiefs Trade, Daniel Jones Tagged, Kyler Landing Spots, DK's Mock Draft 3.0, and Dick Grapes

    The guys break down a blockbuster trade that sends an All-Pro corner to the Rams and what it means for both teams’ roster strategies. They also discuss the Colts’ unusual transition tag decision on Daniel Jones, debate the upcoming free agency market, and examine why a Super Bowl MVP running back could still leave his team.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:18) News

    (48:24) DK's Mock Draft 3.0

    (01:19:32) Emails


    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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    5 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 2 hours 13 seconds
    NFL Combine Winners and Losers, Lions Trade Montgomery, Tales From Indy, and Pie for Breakfast

    The guys recap a ridiculous NFL combine, from record-breaking 40 times and absurd vertical jumps to the prospects who may have changed their draft stock the most. They break down remarkable athletes, tight end chaos, Ohio State's dominance, and why this year’s speed explosion has everyone rethinking what matters in draft season.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:22) News

    (16:05) NFL combine winners and losers

    (01:26:48) Tales from Indy


    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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    3 March 2026, 2:50 am
  • 45 minutes 5 seconds
    BONUS EP: Combine Deep Dive and Measuring Our Arms With Todd McShay and Steve Muench

    The guys are joined by Todd McShay and Steve Muench to break down how teams really build their draft boards, what traits actually matter, and why arm measurements always take over combine week. They also dive into quarterback evaluations and the gap between mock drafts and what front offices are truly thinking.
    (00:00) Intro
    (01:57) Special segment with Todd McShay and Steve Muench
    (09:51) Arm measurements
    (30:19) Todd Todd Todd 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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    28 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Combine Check-in: Rueben Bain's T. Rex Arms, Our Top 5 WRs, and NFLPA Report Card Leaks

    The guys are live in Indianapolis breaking down combine chaos, from arm-length discourse to big-board debates to a wild QB trade market headlined by Anthony Richardson rumors. They also dig into draft strategies for the top five picks, why outliers make scouts nervous, and whether production should outweigh measurables this early in the draft process.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:02) News

    (16:36) Measurements

    (37:16) NFLPA survey

    (54:38) Craig’s top five receivers in the draft

    (01:13:12) Emails


    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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    27 February 2026, 2:47 am
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Hottest NFL Combine Story Lines From Indy: Is Malik Willis Worth $30M? Plus, Tua vs. Kyler, A.J. Brown's Future, Coach/GM Interviews, and Nick's 30-Foot Cuddy

    The guys react to the chaos coming out of combine press conferences, decoding front-office speak, quarterback rumors, and which teams might be headed for major shake-ups this offseason. They also discuss risky QB gambles, hopeless franchise rankings, and the league’s latest drama—plus a deep dive into security-guy lore and why combine week always gets weird.


    (00:00) Intro

    (03:09) Trades and cuts

    (01:04:23) Emails


    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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    26 February 2026, 1:58 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    NFL Combine Preview: QB2 Race, Arm Length Matters, and There Is a Candy Hall of Fame

    The guys kick off their NFL Draft Show era with a combine preview, breaking down a weird QB class, arm length discourse, and the chaos behind draft boards this year. It’s peak draft-season energy with jargon, hypotheticals, and all the weirdness that comes with the NFL scouting cycle.


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:27) Combine preview

    (41:22) Defensive end-uendo

    (52:04) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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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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    23 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Free Agency Preview, Tyreek Cut, Derek Carr's Comeback, the Shai–Paul George Trade, and Fixing Car Horns

    The guys break down a chaotic NFL news cycle, from the Dolphins’ full rebuild to the Tyreek Hill fallout to the Seahawks’ tricky Kenneth Walker III decision after his Super Bowl MVP run. They also unpack franchise-tag drama, free agency chaos, and what contenders sacrifice after winning it all.


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:02) News

    (57:59) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Austin Gayle, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    19 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Way Too Early Top 12 Fantasy Rankings, Mom Sports Takes, and Why Do We Smell Rain

    The guys reveal their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating how deep the first round really is and which roster-building strategies will define next season’s drafts. They also get into risk vs. ceiling, regression talk, and the biggest questions shaping early fantasy draft boards.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:39) Way Too Early Rankings

    (54:37) Sleeping When It's Raining

    (01:00:26) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie


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    16 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    12 Lessons From the 2025 Fantasy Season, Olympic Crotchmaxxing, and Clavicular Part 2

    The guys hand out their 'Memento' tattoo lessons from the season, debating the fantasy rules they refuse to forget—from trusting elite offenses to identifying the real kingmakers. They also argue about rushing QBs, late-round strategy, coaching chaos, and which trends will actually matter next season.


    (00:00) Intro

    (03:03) Tattoos

    (38:43) Polaroids

    (01:12:09) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


    Email us! [email protected]


    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    12 February 2026, 9:00 am
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