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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

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Welcome to The Ringer NFL Draft Show, the seasonal spin-off of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show! With the 2024-25 NFL season in the books, we have temporarily transformed this feed into a show completely dedicated to the 2025 NFL Draft. Each week, The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck will guide you through different NFL draft–related topics, featuring player analysis, mock drafts, team needs, listener questions, trivia games, and much more. Episodes air twice per week all the way through the draft in April. Don’t worry, The Ringer Fantasy Football Show will be back this summer!

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Welcome to The Ringer NFL Draft Show, the seasonal spin-off of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show! With the 2024-25 NFL season in the books, we have temporarily transformed this feed into a show completely dedicated to the 2025 NFL Draft. Each week, The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck will guide you through different NFL draft–related topics, featuring player analysis, mock drafts, team needs, listener questions, trivia games, and much more. Episodes air twice per week all the way through the draft in April. Don’t worry, The Ringer Fantasy Football Show will be back this summer!

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Episodes
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Draft Needs for Every NFC Team (Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon)

4/2/2025
The guys take a look at draft needs for every NFC team! They take some inspiration from the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” game and discuss how far each team is from the Eagles. Plus, emails! One Degree Away: Lions, Rams Two Degrees Away: Vikings, 49ers Three Degrees Away: Commanders, Packers, Seahawks, Cardinals, Bears, Buccaneers Four Degrees Away: Falcons, Cowboys Five (or more) Degrees Away: Saints, Panthers, Giants CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Six Degrees of the Philadelphia Eagles (03:22) One Degree (07:28) Two Degrees (16:42) Three Degrees (27:14) Four Degrees (01:02:05) Five or More Degrees (01:07:31) Emails (01:21:48) Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:38:57

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Mega Mailbag: Tush Push Ban, Best Draft Fits, Purdy in Pittsburgh, and Torpedo Bats

3/31/2025
The guys start by reacting to the news that the tush push might be banned and why it would be a soft rule change (1:19). Next, they open up the mailbag to answer the most burning draft-related (and non-draft-related) listener questions on everything from the most intriguing team and player fit to why the Cowboys should entertain trading Dak Prescott (13:52). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:19:07

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Russ to NYG, Diggs to the Pats, the Most Divisive Players in the Draft, and Barney’s Cousin Mitch

3/27/2025
The guys react to the Giants signing Russell Wilson, check in on the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes, and break down the impact of Stefon Diggs to the Patriots (1:52). Next, they discuss the most divisive players in this year’s draft, including Tet McMillan, Shemar Stewart, Will Campbell, and more (26:21). Later, Craig met Seth Rogen—plus emails (01:03:40)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:27:41

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The Coolest Players in the Draft, Jameis to the Giants, and Magoon Gwath Enters the Portal

3/24/2025
The guys go through the coolest guys in the draft! They talk about the blue-chip guys, DK’s favorite edge rushers and defensive linemen, sleepers, and more! They also talk about Jameis Winston signing with the Giants and how the top of the draft looks like it could go right now. Later, they read some emails and talk about Craig’s heartbreak over Magoon Gwath entering the transfer portal. DK’s favorite guys: - Blue-chippers: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, and Tetairoa McMillan - Gonna be household names: Tyler Warren, TreVeyon Henderson, and Omarion Hampton - Tweeners (edge rushers): Jalon Walker, Jihaad Campbell, and Josaiah Stewart - War daddies (defensive lineman): Alfred Collins and Kenneth Grant - Sleepers: Elic Ayomanor and RJ Harvey - Irrational love: Isaiah Bond and Tez Johnson CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Jameis to the Giants (03:20) Shedeur to the Browns? (16:58) Blue-chippers (24:47) Gonna be household names (29:58) Tweeners (45:05) War daddies (53:35) Sleepers (56:34) Irrational love (01:01:30) Emails (01:11:35) Magoon Gwath (01:31:37) Check out our 2025 NFL Draft Guide. Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:48:54

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Offseason Vibes for All 32 Teams: Raiders Up, Chiefs Down, Broncos Up, and Space Is Big

3/19/2025
LIVE SHOW in Chicago on April 22: Click below for tickets!The guys run a vibes check for every team. They talk about teams with good offseason vibes, bad offseason vibes, teams trending up, teams trending down, and which team has won the offseason so far. They also quickly go through some pro day news, then check on Craig after SDSU’s loss in the play-in game and contemplate the vastness of the universe. CHAPTERS: • Intro (00:00) • Offseason Vibe Check (03:23) • Pro Day Check in (01:11:49) • Thank you Lorne (01:18:06) Get live show tickets here. Join The Ringer NFL Draft Show Bracket Challenge here. (Password: CLOYCEBOX) Check out our 2025 NFL Draft Guide. Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:26:59

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Chase-Higgins $$$, Kupp to Seattle, Offseason Winners, and March Madness With Tate Frazier

3/17/2025
The guys react to the remaining NFL free agency moves as the turbulent deal-making period comes to a close, including the Bengals locking down Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Cooper Kupp to Seattle, Derek Stingley Jr.’s historic contract, and more (9:28). Along the way, they run a vibes check across the league to decide which teams made their fan bases the happiest (45:26). Later, The Ringer’s resident college basketball expert, Tate Frazier, joins them to talk all things March Madness, including the matchup between his Tar Heels and Craig’s Aztecs, the biggest storylines this season, the SEC’s recent dominance in the sport, and much more (52:58). Visit theringer.com/events for more information on our upcoming Chicago live show! Click here to join The Ringer NFL Draft Show Bracket Challenge! (Password: CLOYCEBOX) Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Tate Frazier Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:36:53

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Free Agency Part 2: Rodgers Blue Balls, Danny Dimes to Indy, Depleted 49ers, Najee to LAC, and Lying to Children

3/13/2025
Before getting into the latest NFL free agency moves, the guys air their grievances with Aaron Rodgers. Then, they discuss the Colts signing Daniel Jones, the Chargers landing Najee Harris, a mass exodus from San Francisco, Joey Bosa to Buffalo, rumors of Russell Wilson to Cleveland, and some confusing moves from the Jaguars. Plus, they throw out some potential landing spots for Cooper Kupp before answering emails about the biggest lies listeners tell their kids. CHAPTERS: • Aaron Rodgers is teasing us (00:00) • Daniel Jones to Indy (02:36) • Sad Fantasy Corner (13:13) • Bills sign Joey Bosa (31:18) • Cooper Kupp landing spots (50:00) • Emails (01:02:08) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck and Danny Kelly Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:36:19

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NFL Free Agency Chaos, Seahawks Blow It Up, and Steelers Go All In

3/10/2025
The guys react to the biggest free agency deals across the league, including the Seahawks moving on from Geno Smith for Sam Darnold, the Steelers doubling down with DK Metcalf, Davante Adams’s new home, the Browns locking down Myles Garrett, and so much more (1:56). Later, emails (01:17:05)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Troy Farkas Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:28:09

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Saquon’s Payday, Mock Tub Time Machine, and Reading to Your Kids

3/5/2025
The guys first react to Saquon Barkley’s record-breaking contract extension with the Eagles and discuss where he stands amongst the best free-agent signings of all time (3:06). Next, they hop in the Mock Tub Time Machine and come to you from the future with the 2025 NFL draft results! They take a look at DK’s updated mock draft and discuss where standout guys like Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Shedeur Sanders, and more ended up (16:16). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Troy Farkas Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:17:23

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Tee Higgins Tagged, Craig Went to the Oscars, Combine Winners and Losers, and Stafford Broke Heifetz

3/3/2025
The guys catch up on some news around the NFL, including the Bengals franchise-tagging Tee Higgins, Matthew Stafford re-signing with the Rams, and the Commanders trading for Deebo Samuel (1:56). Next, inspired by the Oscars, the guys hand out awards based on the events of this year’s NFL scouting combine, including Most Athletic Offensive Player, Fastest Kid Alive, the Length Isn’t Everything award, the Small Hands award, and more (16:27). Later, Craig recaps his night at the Academy Awards (01:02:43). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Troy Farkas Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:26:07

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Stafford Trade Heating Up, NFL Media Starbucks Fights, Abdul Carter Hurt, and St. Elmo Saddam

2/28/2025
From radio row at the NFL combine, The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly begin by talking about the biggest story of the day: the Starbucks confrontation between reporters Ian Rapoport and Jordan Schultz that took the sports media world by storm. Then, the guys fantasize about potential trade destinations for Matthew Stafford before discussing this year’s draft class, including Abdul Carter’s foot injury and the guys’ opinions on whether Travis Hunter will successfully be able to play wide receiver and cornerback. The guys also recap their time at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, where they had an unexpected run-in with Saddam Hussein. CHAPTERS: Greetings from Indy (00:00) Starbucks fight (01:36) Matt Stafford trade talk (11:24) Abdul Carter’s injury (22:20) Travis Hunter’s two-way prospects (31:06) DK’s NFL Draft Guide (39:49) Chiefs franchise tag Trey Smith (53:32) St. Elmo Steak House recap (01:05:30) For The Ringer's complete guide to the 2025 draft, click here. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly Producer: Troy Farkas Additional Production Support: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Comer, Jake Loskutoff, and Nikola Stanjevich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:28:04

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Combine Coach-Speak Translator, NFLPA Team Grades, and Doogie Howser

2/26/2025
The guys are live from the 2025 NFL scouting combine to translate what the coaches and general managers really meant in their press conferences (1:33). Later, they talk about the NFLPA survey results (59:04), and emails (1:07:06)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:24:30

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NFL Combine Preview: Shedeur Vs. Ward, Jeanty Landing Spots, and Phone-Down Moments

2/24/2025
The guys preview the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine! They talk about the players they’re most looking forward to seeing, potential must-watch moments, and Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders (2:45). Later, emails (54:58)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:25:21

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Offseason Mega-Mailbag

2/19/2025
The guys open up the mailbag to answer the most burning fantasy, draft-related, and non-football-related listener questions on everything from the art of late-round drafting to whether the Packers need a no. 1 wide receiver to the origin of the Chipwich (2:10). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:23:31

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Way-Too-Early 2025 Fantasy Rankings, and Zendaya is Meechi

2/17/2025
The guys reveal their blind, way-too-early fantasy rankings, and sort out their top 10 heading into the offseason (1:01). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Chris Ryan Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:41

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Eagles SB Vibes With Chris Ryan, Saints Hire Kellen Moore, and Jets Move on From Aaron Rodgers

2/12/2025
The guys are joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to break down the Eagles’ Super Bowl blowout win over Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (1:00). Later, they react to major news around the league, including Kellen Moore leaving the Super Bowl champs for the Saints’ head coaching job, the Jets breaking up with Aaron Rodgers, Deebo’s trade request, and much more (33:10). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Chris Ryan Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:30:57

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Super Bowl Recap, Worst Commercials, DK's Raw Dog Flight, and Tales From New Orleans

2/10/2025
The guys recap Super Bowl LIX! They talk about the dominance of the Eagles, what this means for the Chiefs, Brady’s announcing, the commercials, the halftime show, and much more (2:32). Later, DK recaps his experience raw-dogging a four-hour flight (1:13:58)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:44:43

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The Players Nobody Is Talking About for Super Bowl LIX

2/6/2025
The guys are live from the FanDuel stage on Radio Row in New Orleans to preview Super Bowl LIX. They talk about the underdiscussed players in the game, including Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Mike Caliendo, and even Travis Kelce (2:47). Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:20:43

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Super Bowl Mega-Prop Bets, Luka in L.A. (and Kupp Out), Plus Aldi Vs. Trader Joe’s

2/4/2025
The guys start by discussing potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades, Chip Kelly in Las Vegas, and, of course, the Luka Doncic trade (3:17). Then, they dive into Super Bowl LIX by talking about some of their favorite prop bets for the game (30:44). Later, emails (1:30:15)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:45:13

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Super Bowl Preview: 10 Things You Need to Know. Plus, DK’s Secret Garden.

2/3/2025
The guys preview Super Bowl LIX by power ranking a handful of stats that could dictate the outcome of the game, including the Chiefs trying harder in the playoffs, Vic Fangio’s winless record against a certain someone, Saquon closing in on the single-season rushing record, Jalen Carter’s utter dominance, and more (2:12). Later, emails (57:14)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:24:29