Todd McShay has unveiled his first 2025 NFL Mock Draft this week, marking a return to mock drafting after nearly two years. For fans eager to find out who McShay predicts their favorite NFL team will select in the first round of April’s draft, there’s a catch: the former ESPN analyst has launched a new paywalled newsletter under his new employer, The Ringer.
Named “The McShay Report,” this twice-weekly newsletter will offer not only mock drafts but also big boards, player rankings, scouting reports, and behind-the-scenes insights. Subscription options include an annual $4 payment, a monthly $4 payment, or a $36 payment that covers the 2026 NFL Draft as well. For more details, visit here.
In his announcement, McShay expressed his long-standing passion for football, saying, “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. For over two decades, I’ve analyzed prospects, built relationships with key decision-makers, and learned the intricacies of how NFL teams make critical roster-building decisions. That’s why I’m thrilled to launch my newsletter, where you can read my latest analysis and insights as I delve into 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
Notably, McShay’s latest mock draft is his first since parting ways with ESPN after a 17-year tenure, which ended when he was laid off in June 2023. Owing to “obvious contract limitations,” the former University of Richmond equipment manager missed the 2024 NFL Draft before officially joining The Ringer this past fall.
Since becoming part of The Ringer, McShay has launched The McShay Show podcast, providing on-the-ground coverage from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and prepping for the imminent NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Overall, the subscription pricing for his newsletter appears reasonable, and it will be intriguing to see if The Ringer adopts a similar strategy with its other content in the future.
