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

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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Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis

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