Mel Kiper Jr. (/ ˈ k aɪ p ər / KY-pər; born July 25, 1960) [1] is an American analyst covering football for ESPN. Kiper has appeared on ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984. [2] He has been widely credited for establishing mock drafting and is regarded as one of the first draftniks alongside Joel Buchsbaum. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Jan 18, 2025 · Mel Kiper Jr. overhauled his 2025 NFL Draft Big Board Top 25 rankings ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship.

Jan 21, 2025 · Which prospects make Mel Kiper Jr.'s updated top-25 rankings for the 2025 NFL draft? Who are the best players at every position?

Jan 22, 2025 · Mel Kiper Jr. projects the opening 32 picks. ... Mel Kiper has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on "SportsCenter," ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio.

Jan 23, 2025 · The latest to do so is ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., one of the biggest names in the draft community. ... View photos of every NFL player selected with the third overall pick since the first draft in 1936. 1 / 90 2 / 90 QB Drake Maye - New England Patriots (2024) 3 / 90 DE Will Anderson Jr. - Houston Texans (2023) ...

Mel Kiper Jr. has served as expert analyst for ESPN’s annual NFL Draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth scouting information on the nation’s most talented collegiate football players.

Jan 22, 2025 · ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. has already crowned Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward as his QB1 and QB2 of the 2025 class. On Wednesday evening’s NFL Draft Special on ESPN, Kiper tabbed former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart as his QB3. Mel Kiper also ranked his top 5 quarterbacks

Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an expert analyst for ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation's most talented college football...

Apr 25, 2024 · Mel Kiper Jr. has been a staple of the NFL Draft for decades, and not just during the broadcast. Kiper is a year-round draft expert, making headlines with his mock drafts months out from...

1 day ago · Notable NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. shares his liking for Miami's star wide receiver as underrated in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft class.