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First-Round Takeaways: Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love, and Trades Galore!

First-Round Takeaways: Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love, and Trades Galore!
First-Round NFL Draft Takeaways
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Hosts

Sheil KapadiaDiante Lee

About the episode

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together to share their instant reactions to all the big moves and story lines that happened in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Diante Lee
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Summary

  • 0:03

    First-round takeaways!

  • 1:22

    L.A. Rams pick Ty Simpson

  • 22:17

    Las Vegas Raiders pick Fernando Mendoza

  • 23:04

    NY Jets draft three players in the first round

  • 31:02

    Arizona Cardinals draft Jeremiyah Love

  • 37:46

    Tennessee Titans pick twice in Round 1

  • 42:27

    NY Giants take Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa

  • 46:14

    The Kansas City Chiefs’ big first-round picks

  • 53:08

    NFL draft first-round quick hits

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