Mel Kiper, NFL and draft

Seahawks strengthen IOL via Mel Kiper's 2025 NFL mock draft
ESPN's Mel Kiper is the Godfather of NFL mock drafts. When the Godfather speaks, you listen. Kiper recently dropped his latest first-round projection, which feels notable considering the NFL Combine is ongoing.
Mel Kiper 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders to Jets, Cam Ward to Browns
Even though conventional wisdom suggests the Las Vegas Raiders will draft Shedeur Sanders if the opportunity presents itself, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has the Colorado star ending up slightly lower in the 2025 draft.
2025 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 pick predictions
It's combine week, and Mel Kiper Jr. is projecting landing spots in Round 1 for the 2025 draft class's top prospects, including standout Travis Hunter.
Mel Kiper mock draft has 49ers skipping biggest needs for 1st-round steal
In his latest mock, though, Kiper has San Francisco looking in a different direction. Kiper projects the 49ers to select Michigan cornerback Will Johnson. Johnson is right there w
Mel Kiper Jr’s latest NFL Mock Draft has some stunning surprises
With the NFL Combine around the corner we’re starting to see more and more mock drafts. This week Mel Kiper Jr. put out his second of the cycle, and there are some serious head scratchers in this one, at least based on the consensus around the rest of the football world.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. predicts QB falls to Jets in Round 1 at 2025 NFL draft
The New York Jets have a surprise waiting for them in Mel Kiper Jr.s latest mock of the 2025 NFL draft. Following the team's split with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a large emphasis has been placed on the position this offseason. Adding to that is the Jets not holding a pick at the upcoming draft until No. 7 overall.
Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to same city in Mel Kiper Jr. latest NFL Mock Draft
Shedeur Sanders' draft stock has taken a hit in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, as the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback is now projected to fall
Mel Kiper Jr.'s new mock draft leans into consensus about Browns drafting a quarterback
In his second mock draft which comes just prior to the NFL scouting combine, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has the Cleveland Browns selecting a quarterback.
Mel Kiper 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter to Giants, Ashton Jeanty to Raiders
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Lions grab rising hybrid linebacker prospect in Mel Kiper's second mock draft
Among those mock drafts is one from the original draft master, Mel Kiper of ESPN. Kiper dropped his second mock draft of the season ahead of the Combine. In this instance, Kiper has the Lions taking a linebacker prospect that has risen since the Senior Bowl after a strong week.
Bengals steal one of draft's fastest risers in Mel Kiper's new mock projections
In his second effort of the season, though, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. dials in on that defense and pass-rush, giving the Bengals Georgia’s Mykel Williams at No. 17: While it’s hard to imagine the Bengals fumble a talent like Hendrickson, nuke the relationship and trade him away, the team needs to round out its pass-rush regardless.
Packers get Florida State cornerback in Mel Kiper's pre-combine mock draft
Mel Kiper’s pre-NFL Scouting Combine mock draft for ESPN gave the Green Bay Packers some help at cornerback in the first ...
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Texans land All-SEC OT in ESPN's new mock draft
Kelvin Banks could be the next Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Houston Texans, according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.