In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon to go through their favorite prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class.

From potential top-5 picks, to sleepers they like to succeed, the guys will break down why these players stand out on their big boards!

(00:00) Intro

(1:20) Travis Hunter, DB/WR, Colorado

(4:54) Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

(7:42) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

(10:06) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

(13:28) JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

(16:41) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

(18:39) Malachi Moore, S, Alabama

(21:53) Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia

(25:00) Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

(29:48) Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA

(32:57) Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia

(35:03) Chimere Dike, WR, Florida

(39:07) Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse

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We're flipping the script on draft season. Instead of picking players, we're drafting the biggest team needs across the NFL—with all 32 franchises on the board.

In this episode, Ran and Ryan go back and forth selecting which team/position combos are most urgent heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Who needs a quarterback now? Which playoff team is secretly hanging by a thread at a critical spot? And which rosters are actually closer than people think?

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We're going team-by-team to build the perfect 7-round mock draft.

Who’s on the clock today? We’re breaking down the Los Angeles Rams biggest needs, best fits, and the sleeper picks that could steal the draft. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete blueprint for how they can dominate draft weekend.

It’s time to get on the clock—let’s build the perfect draft!

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We're going team-by-team to build the perfect 7-round mock draft.

Who’s on the clock today? We’re breaking down the Houston Texans biggest needs, best fits, and the sleeper picks that could steal the draft. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete blueprint for how they can dominate draft weekend.

It’s time to get on the clock—let’s build the perfect draft!

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We're going team-by-team to build the perfect 7-round mock draft.

Who’s on the clock today? We’re breaking down the Minnesota Vikings biggest needs, best fits, and the sleeper picks that could steal the draft. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete blueprint for how they can dominate draft weekend.

It’s time to get on the clock—let’s build the perfect draft!

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We're going team-by-team to build the perfect 7-round mock draft.

Who’s on the clock today? We’re breaking down the Green Bay Packers biggest needs, best fits, and the sleeper picks that could steal the draft. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete blueprint for how they can dominate draft weekend.

It’s time to get on the clock—let’s build the perfect draft!

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We're going team-by-team to build the perfect 7-round mock draft.

Who’s on the clock today? We’re breaking down the Los Angeles Chargers biggest needs, best fits, and the sleeper picks that could steal the draft. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete blueprint for how they can dominate draft weekend.

It’s time to get on the clock—let’s build the perfect draft!

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In this episode of With the First Pick, Ran and Ryan go deep into their favorite draft comps from the upcoming class, breaking down who reminds them of who—and why. Then we'll find the next stars of the 2025 NFL Draft.

We're not just comparing play styles—we’re forecasting impact. Think:

The next Bo Nix — a QB who can contribute immediately

This year’s Brock Bowers — a game-changing tight end

Another Ladd McConkey — a Day 2 WR who makes noise

(4:00) Jalen Milroe comp

(18:00) Kyle McCord comp

(25:15) RB comps

(36:45) WR comps

(42:00) DB comps

(47:00) Finding the Next...

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We're going team-by-team to build the perfect 7-round mock draft.

Who’s on the clock today? We’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers biggest needs, best fits, and the sleeper picks that could steal the draft. 2-time Super Bowl Champion with the Steelers, Bryant McFadden, joins Ryan Wilson to help build a complete blueprint for how they can dominate draft weekend.

It’s time to get on the clock—let’s build the perfect draft!

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The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner. Ryan Wilson is back and joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon to discuss their EDGE and LB rankings. 

(00:00) Intro

(5:59) Abdul Carter, Penn State

(12:08) Mike Green, Marshall

(14:20) James Pearce Jr, Tennessee

(21:18) Jalon Walker, Georgia

(22:59) Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

(27:28) Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

(30:55) Individual LB Rankings

(35:56) Jihaad Campbell, Alabama

(38:13) Carson Schwesinger, UCLA

(42:50) Chris Paul Jr, Ole Miss

(44:34) Demetrius Knight II, South Carolina

(46:30) Kobe King, Penn State

(49:06) Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma

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