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Todd’s 2026 Draft QB Tiers: The Names You Need to Know This College Football Season Aug 18, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to sort through Todd’s preseason QB tiers and break down which prospects could find themselves in the first-round conversation next April.
Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!

(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(03:30) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events
(04:35) 2025 College Football QB Tiers
(10:05 )How Does This QB Class Rank Historically?
(14:50) QB Tier 1: Cade Klubnik (Clemson)
(21:55) QB Tier 1: Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)
(28:10) QB Tier 1: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina)
(37:20) QB Tier 2: Drew Allar (Penn State)
(45:30) QB Tier 2: Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)
(47:50) QB Tier 2: Sam Leavitt (Arizona State)
(49:37) QB Tier 3: John Mateer (Oklahoma)
(56:33) QB Tier 3: Sawyer Robertson (Baylor)
(58:45) QB Tier 3: Carson Beck (Miami)

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Todd’s Preseason Mock Draft, Plus a BIG Show Announcement Aug 14, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens with the announcement of our first LIVE show, which will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets will be on sale at TheRinger.com/events starting this Friday.

Then, the guys run through Todd’s inaugural “Appropriately Early” Preseason Mock Draft and break down the biggest changes since Todd released his Way-Too-Early Mock in May. The mock is free and unlocked on The McShay Report—subscribe here to get access to all of Todd’s content throughout football and draft season.

(11:50) 1. Cleveland Browns: QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson

(16:17) 2. New Orleans Saints: EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson

(21:46) 3. New York Giants: OT Spencer Fano, Utah

(22:52) 4. New York Jets: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU

(23:30) 5. Tennessee Titans: DS Caleb Downs, Ohio State

(25:44) 6. Las Vegas Raiders: QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina

(27:49) 7. Carolina Panthers: IDL Peter Woods, Clemson

(28:41) 8. Miami Dolphins: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

(29:11) 9. Chicago Bears: EDGE Keldric Faulk

(29:55) 10. Seattle Seahawks: IDL Caleb Banks, Florida

(30:34) 11. Dallas Cowboys: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

(30:42) 12. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon

(30:57) 13. Indianapolis Colts: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

(31:38) 14. New England Patriots: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson

(31:47) 15. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

(32:34) 16. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami

(37:18) 17. Arizona Cardinals: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

(38:30) 18. Minnesota Vikings: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

(39:40) 19. Denver Broncos: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas

(39:58) 20. Washington Commanders: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami

(40:25) 21. Los Angeles Chargers: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech

(41:18) 22. Green Bay Packers: CB A.J. Harris, Penn State

(41:25) 23. Los Angeles Rams: CB Domani Jackson, Alabama

(41:31) 24. Houston Texans: OT Isaiah World, Oregon.

(42:02) 25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State

(42:11) 26. Cincinnati Bengals: IDL Tim Keenan III, Alabama

(42:22) 27. Detroit Lions: EDGE LT Overton, Alabama

(45:09) 28. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Denzel Boston, Washington

(46:01) 29. San Francisco 49ers: OT Drew Shelton, Penn State

(46:13) 30. Baltimore Ravens: LB CJ Allen, Georgia

(46:49) 31. Philadelphia Eagles: TE Max Klare, Ohio State

(47:36) 32. Buffalo Bills: LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU

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College Football 101: Arch Manning’s Future, Transfer Portal Names to Know, 2026 NFL Draft Odds, and More Aug 11, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back from vacation and ready to recap everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 college football season.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(2:10) Archie says Arch Manning will play at Texas next year

(11:01) Odds for the top draft pick in 2026

(14:52) Biggest transfer portal additions

(21:30) Top QBs in next year’s draft

(24:57) Does an experienced QB matter?

(31:43) Will the committee value strength of schedule more?

(39:49) Is LSU poised to take over the SEC?

(42:22) Texas Tech could contend for a Big 12 title

(44:43) Oklahoma should have an improved offense

(48:31) New Big Ten players we're most excited to see

(54:49) The SEC has playmakers again

(1:05:51) Teams that need a good start to the season

On Thursday, Todd will be debuting his preseason 2026 Mock Draft. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The McShay Report for access to his newsletter throughout the college football season.

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Draft-Eligible Defenders To Know for the College Football Season Jul 28, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are diving deep on the defensive side of the ball and breaking down the top prospects they think could be selected early in the 2026 NFL draft.

Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:05) McShay Show News and Notes
(9:05) Evaluating The Top Defensive Prospects
(16:53) Evaluating Caleb Downs [Ohio State Safety]
(21:20) Evaluating Peter Woods [Clemson IDL]
(23:35) Evaluating TJ Parker [Clemson EDGE]
(26:35) Evaluating Caleb Banks [Florida IDL]
(37:45) Evaluating Rueben Bain Jr. [Miami DL]
(45:30) Evaluating Gabe Jacas [Illinois OLB]
(51:20) Evaluating Matayo Uiagalelei [Oregon EDGE]
(54:10) Evaluating Anthony Hill Jr. [Texas LB] + Deontae Lawson [Alabama LB]
(1:09:05) Evaluating More Defensive Prospects

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The Race for WR1: Scouting 2026's Top Wide Receiver Prospects Jul 21, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are back to break down the tape on some of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class. They talk rankings, comps, standout traits, grades, and more.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(0:50) Evaluating The 2026 WR Draft Class
(7:40) Todd's WR Rankings for the 2026 Class
(10:55) Evaluating Jordyn Tyson (ASU)
(20:20) Evaluating Antonio Williams (Clemson)
(26:05) Evaluating Germie Bernard (Alabama)
(29:55) Evaluating Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
(37:50) Evaluating Denzel Boston (Washington)
(44:55) Evaluating Deandre Moore (Texas)
(53:18) More WR Prospect Evaluations

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McShay Show Offseason Mailbag! The 2026 Quarterback Class, Our Scouting Process, and More. Jul 14, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, Todd and Steve are answering mailbag questions from premium subscribers of The McShay Report. The guys discuss their scouting process, positional draft value, the 2026 quarterback class, and other offseason odds and ends.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(2:05) Summer Mailbag Special!
(2:45) Kyle: Which 2026 QB Prospect Has the Highest Ceiling? (Excluding Arch)
(8:30) Michael: Who's This Years Cam Ward?
(12:20) Kevin: Is Carson Beck An NFL Prospect?
(17:15) Ron: What are the Premium Draft Positions?
(26:20) Andrew: How Has Michigan's O-Line Been Dominant without Top Prospects?
(30:40) Robert: Evaluating Logan Fano & Caleb Lomu (Utah O-Lineman)
(34:15) Erik: Importance of Year to Year Evaluations
(38:50) Robert: Expectations for Indiana's Football Program
(44:05) Devin: What is Your "Enarmored Trait?"
(50:35) Matt: Most Memorable College Gameday Atmosphere?
(55:45) John: Can a Running Back Improve Vision?
(57:30) Jonathan: Draft Grading 101
(1:02:35) Michael: How Far Out Do Front Offices Plan Drafts?
(1:08:07) Josh: What are your strongest Scouting Skills?

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From Death Valley to the Draft: Why Clemson’s Defense Could Make History in 2025 Jul 07, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are back to break down Clemson’s talented roster—and particularly the defense—which Todd thinks could be the best in program history. They talk player comps, ceilings and floors, and more.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:05) Scouting Clemson's Prospects

(7:55) Evaluating Clemson's Top Prospects
(13:40) Breaking Down Peter Woods' Tape [DT]
(19:30) Evaluating TJ Parker [EDGE]
(31:50) Breaking Down Avieon Terrell [CB]
(38:17) Evaluating the Clemson D-Line
(45:43) Evaluating Wade Woodaz [LB]

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Behind the Scenes at the Manning Passing Academy Jun 30, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are back to recap Todd’s visit to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Todd shares some behind-the-scenes nuggets from the trip and reveals what it’s like on the ground for campers, coaches, and spectators. He also dishes on what he learned about the 2026 quarterback class.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:13) Recapping The Manning Passing Academy
(4:55) Takeaways from The Manning Passing Academy
(18:45) MPA Quarterback Standouts
(22:55) MPA Quarterback Standouts: Arch Manning
(37:18) MPA QB Standouts: Nussmeier and Klubnik
(54:08) MPA QB Standouts: LaNorris Sellers
(58:25) Under The Radar MPA QB's

On the next episode, the guys will be back to discuss Clemson’s treasure trove of 2026 NFL draft prospects and get an early peek at what could be the most talented Tigers team in program history. And later this week, we’ll start fielding mailbag questions from premium subscribers of The McShay Report. Subscribe, mail in, and we’ll do our best to answer your questions on the show or in the newsletter.

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Scouting Jeremiyah Love: The Notre Dame RB Looks Like a Future First-Rounder Jun 26, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive on Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:14) Analyzing the 2026 RB Draft Class
(6:50) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Jeremiyah Love
(8:50) Position Specific Rankings for Jeremiyah Love
(15:07) NFL Comps for Jeremiyah Love
(24:23) Expectations for Love's 2025 Season at Notre Dame

Next week, we’ll be back with Todd’s takeaways from the Manning Passing Academy. Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for Todd’s summer content and full written scouting reports of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.

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Scouting Caleb Downs: Why the Ohio State Safety Might Be the Best Player in the 2026 Draft Jun 23, 2025

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive on Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who Todd has ranked as his top player in the 2026 class.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(3:00) Training Camp Buzz and Expectations for Jaxson Dart
(16:25) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Caleb Downs
(20:08) Position Specific Rankings for Caleb Downs
(33:20) Caleb Downs Tape Evaluation
(44:20) Where Does Caleb Downs Rank in the 2026 Draft Class?

On Thursday, we’ll be back with a tape breakdown of Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for full written scouting reports of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.

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