Mel Kiper Jr.: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mel Kiper Makes Personal Change Before The NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr. has been the premier NFL Draft analyst for the last three decades at ESPN. Tonight is the start of Kiper's busiest weekend of the year. The NFL Draft is minutes away from starting in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Kiper will be on the air breaking down every pick, trade and hypothetical scenario you can think of over the next three days.

NFL News / The Spun / April 23

Mel Kiper Jr. Reveals How Often He Really Eats Pumpkin Pie

Another year marks another NFL Draft for analyst Mel Kiper Jr., and the ESPN legend is hard at work predicting what will happen during this week's big event.

Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates latest mock draft features one Alabama player in first round

NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and NFL insider Field Yates released a joint mock draft on Wednesday ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. The mock draft featured Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell being selected No.

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The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 22

Mel Kiper ranks top college football players in 2025 NFL Draft

It’s almost time for the 2025 NFL Draft, as college football’s best outgoing talent looks to hear their name called at historic Lambeau Field. ESPN mock-drafter extraordinaire Mel Kiper, Jr.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

NFL News / 5 GOATs / April 22

Mel Kiper Jr. addresses NFL Draft ‘wildcard’ Jaxson Dart, best fit in first round

With the 2025 NFL Draft only two days away, Jaxson Dart‘s future remains uncertain. While some experts believe the former Ole Miss quarterback could sneak up in the draft, others don’t expect to hear his name called within the first 20 picks.

NFL Draft News

Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Packers' historic NFL Draft pick will help Jordan Love

Steelers made right call addressing pass rush instead of drafting Shedeur Sanders

What are the Buccaneers are getting in WR Emeka Egbuka?

New Orleans Saints News / 5 GOATs / April 22

Mel Kiper Jr. explains fit between Shedeur Sanders, Saints after Derek Carr injury

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft later this week, QB Shedeur Sanders has been connected to more and more possible picks, including at No. 9 for the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Mel Kiper ranks Shedeur Sanders over Cam Ward on final Big Board

Where Shedeur Sanders will land remains to be seen. But it looks like Cam Ward found his place. However, Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Sanders over Ward on his final big board.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 22

Mel Kiper Jr. Pushes Back on Trade-Up Rumors, Linking One RB to Broncos at 20

In the chess game of team-building, Denver Broncos GM George Paton has positioned himself nicely to force a checkmate. The arrival of veteran tight end

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22

Mel Kiper Jr. sticks with bold QB evaluation days before draft

Mel Kiper Jr. sticks with bold QB evaluation days before 2025 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr. has been doing the NFL Draft thing for quite some time. That's not to say he's perfect, because if we know anything about mocking the NFL Draft, we know it's an inexact science.

NFL coaches compare Cam Ward to quarterbacks drafted in 2024

Why former QB doesn't 'love' Titans drafting Cam Ward with first overall pick

Steelers' Mike Tomlin shares interesting Shedeur Sanders comments after change in betting odds

Potential NFL Draft destinations for Colorado's Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

There's Growing Push For Mel Kiper Jr. To Make The Hall Of Fame

Mel Kiper Jr. is one of the top NFL Draft analysts out there. He has been with ESPN and doing NFL Draft content since 1984. He recently updated his big board for the 2025 NFL Draft one last time before the draft starts on Thursday.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 21

The Draft is the Happiest Time of Year: 49ers Wish List

My favorite day of the year is probably Christmas (at my age, it isn't my birthday anymore—I'd rather people walk up to me randomly, give me presents, and tell me how great I am).

NFL News / The Spun / April 20

Mel Kiper Jr. Names 'Favorite' Quarterback In 2025 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr. frequently gets asked about the same top prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. He recently identified some sleepers further down the draft board.

Mel Kiper Jr. Reveals 'Perfect Fit' for Shedeur Sanders Amid Sinking NFL Draft Stock

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was once seen as a Top 5 NFL draft pick, but his stock has been sinking in the days leading up to the draft. The fall could bring him right into the range of a team that Mel Kiper Jr.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Mel Kiper Jr. Sees Cowboys Drastic Change In Draft Predictions

In his previous three mock drafts, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. picked the Dallas Cowboys to select North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton at No. 12 in the first round.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Latest NFL Mock Draft from Mel Kiper Jr. fortifies Vikings' offense with an underrated prospect

NFL Mock Drafts are coming hard and heavy across the industry right now with the event just nine days away. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. is done with solo mock drafts for the season, but he teamed up with Field Yates to do a three-round mock draft where they gave the Vikings Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 15

Cincinnati Bengals Go All Defense In ESPN's Three-Round Mock Draft

ESPN's Field Yate and Mel Kiper Jr. did a tag-team mock draft this week as we sit less than 10 days from the 2025 NFL Draft. Cincinnati started the three-round exercise with Yates slotting Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolan to them at Pick 17.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Why Mel Kiper Jr. has Cowboys reaching at pick No. 12 in final mock draft

After enduring a rough 2024 campaign and a slow start to the offseason, it’s clear that the Dallas Cowboys need to hit it big in the 2025 NFL draft. In his final mock draft, Mel Kiper Jr.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / April 13

Mel Kiper Jr. Offers Titans Draft Advice

The Tennessee Titans seem primed to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, which means the team's questions really begin in the second round.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / April 8

Cardinals heavy on offense in Mel Kiper Jr.’s 2-round mock draft

GLENDALE – The NFL offseason final act is the draft that is three weeks away. The draft is the final opportunity for team’s to add meaningful players for next season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 8

49ers Take Cornerback in Round 1 of Mel Kiper Jr.'s New NFL Mock Draft

We're nearly two weeks away from the draft and the godfather of mocks just released his latest one. Of course, we're talking about ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / April 8

Mel Kiper Jr. projects a new foundation for Chiefs' offense in two-round mock draft

Mock drafts are a dime a dozen, but certain takes will always generate considerable interest and Mel Kiper Jr.'s name is at the top of that list. The mock-father has been around since the NFL Draft was an overlooked event on the league's spring calendar.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / April 8

Mel Kiper Jr. predicts how far Sanders could slide during draft

Mel Kiper Jr. predicts how far QB Shedeur Sanders could slide during 2025 NFL Draft

Sanders' draft stock was a moving target even before he failed to impress some onlookers during his Colorado pro day workout.

Analyst predicts how far QB Shedeur Sanders could slide during 2025 NFL Draft

NFL executives share worrisome evaluations of Shedeur Sanders' pro day workout

Colorado OC repeats warning amid Browns' rumors regarding Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'Highest-paid NFL players' quiz

Mississippi Rebels News / Yardbarker / March 31

NFL Draft expert explains perfect situation for Jaxson Dart

The two big quarterback names in the 2025 NFL Draft are Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, but Ole Miss Jaxson Dart could end up being a sneaky-good selection for a team that's willing to take a chance on him — perhaps even in Round 1.

NFL insider compares Jaxson Dart to MVP amid Shedeur Sanders rumors

Analyst names best team fit for QB Shedeur Sanders ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

Titans have 'short list' of candidates for first overall pick of NFL Draft

NFL legends who had great seasons on awful teams

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 21