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]

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.

Mel Kiper Jr. Jan 22, 2025, 06:40 AM ET. Close. 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 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 · Kiper is down to either Campbell or Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks, Jr., but leans towards the LSU alum after he allowed just 2 sacks on over 500 pass blocks in 2024. You can see all of Kiper ...

6 days ago · Mel Kiper Jr. announced his first-round prognostications for the 2025 NFL draft. Who does he have the Browns taking? Colorado’s Travis Hunter, the latest Heisman Trophy winner and two-way player extraordinaire. Although Kiper acknowledges the Browns could easily take teammate Shedeur Sanders, he also said the team can address quarterback ...

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...

Jan 22, 2025 · ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projected two quarterbacks to come off the board in the first three picks as part of his first 2025 NFL mock draft, which was released Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2025 · With much of bowl season in the rearview, ESPN‘s Mel Kiper Jr. his latest Big Board Top 25 ranking of the best available college football prospects ahead of the Semifinals of the College Football Playoff.