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With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

Hosted by Ryan Wilson, Ran Carthon

With the First Pick is an NFL Draft podcast from CBS Sports, hosted by senior draft expert Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon. It covers mock drafts, prospect and position rankings, and rookie evaluations. The show has 534 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

Weekly NFL Draft analysis from CBS Sports, reaching engaged football fans

  • 534 episodes with a steady weekly cadence and a median length of about 44 minutes
  • Hosted by CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 281 ratings, with most listeners rating five stars
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Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not measured, and the show sits under a major network brand.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports90%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
co-hosted analysis, mock draft breakdown, prospect rankings, interview
Tone
analytical, energetic
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 281 places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band, which maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, with the CBS Sports brand, weekly cadence and high production supporting the upper part of that band.
Audience asks aboutWho will be the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL DraftHow rookies and prospects are rankedWhich quarterbacks and positions are strongest in the draft class
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
CBS Sports
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published under CBS Sports as its publisher.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover draft rankings, rookie outlooks and quarterback evaluations with no explicit flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The NFL Draft is a year-round behemoth and we're here to bring you year-round coverage of the event every football fan cares about! Join CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson, former NFL GM Ran Carthon and a cast of characters, as they dive deep into Mock Drafts, prospect & position rankings, stock watch, notable interviews and much more.
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About With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

With the First Pick is an NFL Draft podcast from CBS Sports, featuring senior draft expert Ryan Wilson and former NFL general manager Ran Carthon, as listed in the feed. The show covers mock drafts, prospect and position rankings, stock watches and rookie outlooks, and recent episodes focus on the 2027 draft class. It publishes weekly with 534 episodes and a median length of about 44 minutes, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts.

Apple Podcasts lists a 4.5 average rating from 281 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show profile, and the audience is likely to be football fans in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, and CBS Sports is the listed publisher.

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. This suits sports apparel, fan merchandise and sports media brands that want to reach engaged football listeners.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

How much does With the First Pick charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated pricing for a host-read mid-roll is about $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card.

What is With the First Pick about?

With the First Pick is a CBS Sports podcast covering the NFL Draft, including mock drafts, prospect rankings and rookie evaluations. It publishes weekly.

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