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.

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(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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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.
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(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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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.

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(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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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.

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(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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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.

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

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(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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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.

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(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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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive into the tape of Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt.

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(2:03) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Sam Leavitt
(12:04) NFL Comps for Sam Leavitt
(16:35) Breaking Down Sam Leavitt's Tape
(28:00) 2025 Expectations for Sam Leavitt

Next week, they’ll be moving on from quarterbacks and diving into the tape of top 2026 draft prospects Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State) and Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame). Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for full written breakdowns of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive into the tape of Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who’s one of the most dynamic—and chaotic—quarterback prospects in the 2026 draft class.

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(5:13) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating John Mateer
(17:19) NFL Comps for John Mateer
(20:00) Breaking Down John Mateer's Tape
(25:17) Expectations for Mateer's 2025 Season at Oklahoma

In Thursday’s episode, they’ll be diving into the tape on Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt. Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for full written breakdowns of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive into the tape of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

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(2:55) Shoutout to Betsy!

(4:55) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating Fernando Mendoza
(14:18) Breaking Down Fernando Mendoza's Tape
(25:05) Ranking the Top 2026 QB Draft Prospects

In the next episode, they’ll be diving into the tape on Oklahoma’s John Mateer. Be sure to subscribe to ‘The McShay Report’ for full written breakdowns of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.

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