A 2027 Draft Primer: The Best Position Groups, Prospects, and Names to Know

The McShay Show

The Ringer

Sports, Football

4.7 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 25 May 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are giving an early primer on the 2027 draft class. They discuss generational prospects, the best position groups, player comps, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (00:45) 2027 Draft Primer and Summer Scouting (03:50) Top 2027 prospects you need to know(21:50) Who are the best non-QB prospects in the 2027 class?(25:55) What's the strongest offensive position group?(31:25) Is there a standout OL? (34:45) Historical comparisons for this EDGE class(37:50) Projecting this cornerback class(42:20) What's the strongest defensive position group?The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Under promise over deliver.
0:08.9	It's the best way to go about things, right?
0:11.1	We're not going to overhype the 2027 draft.
0:14.3	We're just not going to do it here on this show.
0:16.6	There's 339 days until the NFL draft.
0:21.6	It's just to stay calm, everyone.
0:24.6	Man, you good?
0:26.1	I'm great, man.
0:27.4	Roll that beat, tough. All you're going to hear for the next 11 months, match is this is the greatest draft in the history of the NFL's, the common era.
0:54.7	There's a chance to be a historic quarterback class.
0:58.4	He's Jeremiah Smith.
1:01.1	There's stars everywhere.
1:03.6	Colin Simmons.
1:06.0	I mean, like, but we're just going to keep a level head about it all.
1:11.0	I don't even know why we shouldn't even do this show today, right?
1:14.7	It's probably just going to be an average draft class.
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