Mel Kiper, NFL Draft

49ers gamble on undersized OL in Mel Kiper mock draft
In his initial 2025 first-round NFL mock draft, esteemed ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projects San Francisco to address the offensive side of the football. Kiper’s initial projection sees the 49ers scooping up talented Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the No. 11 pick.
5 thoughts from Mel Kiper Jr.'s 1st 2025 NFL mock draft
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 31: Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a second half touchdown with Tyler Morris #8 while playing the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Michigan football with four first round selections in Mel Kiper Jr's first ESPN mock draft
Michigan football set a program record with 13 NFL draft picks last season and this year could lead all NCAA teams in first round selections.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: NY Giants first-round predictions, including Mel Kiper Jr.'s pick
The NFL Draft is just over three months away, but the mock draft season is in full effect. The New York Giants own the No. 3 overall pick after finishing the 2024 season with a disappointing 3-14 record.
Mel Kiper Jr. Doesn’t Have Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter Going No. 1 in Debut Mock
As the NFL Draft has become a year-long spoke on the ol' content wheel audiences have learned that the top of the board is always an evolving process filled wit
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Mel Kiper's First Round Picks
College football put a bow on a historic 2024 season as Ohio State won the national championship, and now it’s time to get a line on where the country’s most ta
2025 NFL draft: Giants land franchise QB in first Mel Kiper Jr. mock
Let the NFL mock drafts begin. This week the godfather of mock drafting — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. — released his first pass at the 2025 NFL mock draft. The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the upcoming draft and are desperately searching for their next franchise quarterback.
Mel Kiper gives Vikings secondary help in first mock draft of 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to address the secondary this offseason for multiple reasons. Outside of the the position groups under performing at times, they also have three key free agents
Cowboys pass on Ashton Jeanty, take ‘explosive’ WR in Mel Kiper’s first 2025 mock draft
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.
Mel Kiper projects blue chip player to land with Browns in NFL draft
Longtime ESPN and college football analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has released his first mock draft of the 2025 NFL draft season. In the mock, he has the Browns selecting the reigning Heisman winner.
Dolphins address defense first in Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft
Offensive line is a priority for the Dolphins, but it’s hard to argue with Mel Kiper’s solution for the massive hole in Miami’s secondary.
Mel Kiper Jr. has Patriots selecting Penn State star at No. 4
Mel Kiper Jr. has the Patriots selecting former Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the No. 4 overall pick. Read more ...
Oregon Ducks Derrick Harmon NFL Draft Projection: First Round Pick?
In Mel Kiper's new Big Board ahead of the national championship, Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon is listed as the No. 19 best available prospect i ...
Michigan Could Make History with Four First-Round Draft Picks
The NFL draft buzz is building in Ann Arbor, and for good reason. ESPN's draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. just dropped his latest top ...