Todd McShay launches newsletter for NFL Draft content at The Ringer
Todd McShay released his first 2025 NFL Mock Draft this week, marking his first mock draft in nearly two years.
Those looking to see who McShay is pegging their favorite NFL team to take in the first round of April’s draft, however, will have to pay a price, with the former ESPN analyst launching a new paywalled newsletter via his new employer, The Ringer.
Dubbed “The McShay Report,” McShay’s twice-weekly newsletter won’t just include his mock drafts, but also big boards, player rankings, scouting reports and behind-the-scenes insights. Tier options include an annual $4 payment, a monthly $4 payment and a $36 payment, which includes coverage throughout the 2026 NFL Draft. More information can be found here.
“If you’ve been following me on my podcast, The McShay Show, for the past few months, you know I love all aspects of football, from college to the professional game. But the draft is my grind,” McShay wrote. “For more than two decades, I’ve analyzed prospects, developed relationships with key decision-makers, and learned the intricacies of how NFL teams make the most important decisions in roster building. That’s why I’m so excited to launch my newsletter, where you can read all my latest analysis, insights, and intel as I go deep on the 2025 NFL draft prospects.”
It’s been two years in the making…Special Mock 1.0 Edition today on The McShay Show! Listen LIVE: 👉🏼 https://t.co/nv8QHyXjkA@ringer @yougoodmuench #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2025 #mockdraft
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) February 20, 2025
McShay’s latest mock draft is his first since his 17-year run at ESPN ended when he was laid off by the network in June 2023. Due to “obvious contract limitations,” the former University of Richmond equipment manager sat out the 2024 NFL Draft, before officially joining The Ringer this past fall.
Since joining The Ringer, McShay has hosted The McShay Show podcast, which has already provided on-the-scene coverage from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and is currently preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. All things considered, the pricing on his newsletter appears to be reasonable and it will be interesting to see whether The Ringer takes a similar approach with other content moving forward.
