Kiper, NFL and mock drafts

Mel Kiper's 1st 2025 NFL mock draft has a big surprise for the Cleveland Browns
Mel Kiper, draft expert for ESPN, has the Cleveland Browns passing on a quarterback for arguably the best player in the 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)
NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper Jr. has the Browns NOT taking a QB
In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had the Browns taking Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. But in Mel Kiper Jr.’s first mock of the year for ESPN, he had Sanders’ teammate Travis Hunter going to Cleveland and Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.
NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper predicts Raiders will pick Tetairoa McMillan
After announcing his intention to enter the 2025 NFL Draft last month, Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has been projected to be picked anywhere
Mel Kiper Jr. Names Third-Best QB In 2025 NFL Draft
Quarterback is not just the most important position in football, but it is arguably the most important position in all of sports. That is why quarterbacks in the NFL Draft always tend to have plenty of intrigue around them.
Bengals get it wrong in Mel Kiper's first 2025 NFL mock draft
The Bengals have bigger needs, regardless. The next pick in Kiper’s mock is a guard prospect in Armand Membou. The one after that is a safety, Nick Emmanwori. A few picks later, top tight end Colston Loveland. Later in the round? Pass-rusher Nic Scourton.
Mel Kiper’s mock draft has 2 Alabama players going first round: What about Jalen Milroe?
Alabama football has a few players who could go in the first round of the NFL Draft. ESPN's Mel Kiper projects that two will.
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
Mel Kiper Predicts Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter Landing Spots in First NFL Mock Draft
Kiper has released his first official NFL mock draft of 2025, and has predicted where one of the most talked about players will land. That player is Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sander.
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.
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 ...
Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart Holds Firm as One of NFL Draft's Top Available QBs
Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart is eyeing a future in the National Football League, and he is still highly rated as ...