The Ringer NFL Draft Show

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

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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 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

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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 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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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

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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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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

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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