Mel Kiper Jr.
@MelKiperESPN
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ESPN NFL / College Draft Analyst; President of Mel Kiper Enterprises. Follow me on Instagram (melkiperjrespn)
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Grades for all 32 draft classes: I gave out two As ... any guesses?
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I am looking forward to being part of the 2022 NFL Draft, my 39th for ESPN
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The 2020 NFL draft just won't be the same without my dear friend and sparring partner Todd Todd Todd
@McShay13
. Todd really puts in the work and makes us all better. We will miss him and I'm hoping he's 100 percent and back on my case, ASAP.
You got this, Todd.
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The Jets ended up with my top cornerback (Sauce Gardner) and top receiver (Garrett Wilson) and didn’t have to trade up. Nice night.
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One more week until the Panthers are on the clock. Wish I still had this sweater.
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My 40th draft with ESPN. Time flies. Round 4 starts soon.
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After 14 years of many interesting discussions/debates, Kiper’s Callers, fantastic guests, Mikey C’s antics, and so much fun, Dari and I are hanging up our headphones and saying goodbye to the Dari and Mel Show on ESPN radio. Thank you to our loyal fans who have kept us going all
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Why Kentucky’s Will Levis is such an intriguing QB prospect.
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Mort was a great journalist, and he always challenged me. That's what you want in a friend and ally. He was so caring, so selfless, so loyal, so funny. He was one of a kind. I'll miss him.
My family and I are crushed about the passing of Chris Mortensen. Mort was an amazing friend -- 80% of our conversations were about family, not football. If you've ever read one of my mock drafts, chances are you read a little bit of Mort's information in there, too.
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A sad day with the passing of Bill Tobin, an accomplished front office executive who made the NFL a better league during his decorated career. Kim and I send our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.
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My family and I are crushed about the passing of Chris Mortensen. Mort was an amazing friend -- 80% of our conversations were about family, not football. If you've ever read one of my mock drafts, chances are you read a little bit of Mort's information in there, too.
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My early-season quarterback rankings for the 2023 draft. My comp for Will Levis is Matthew Stafford.
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Kyle Pitts is my highest-graded tight end EVER.
Kyle Pitts' 40-yard dash clocked in at 4.44u.
That speed at 6'6" and 246 lbs though 👀
@SECNetwork
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Now that’s how you finish on the ball carrier. Meanwhile, zero pocket presence for the ring bearer.
Mel Kiper has a new top LB prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft.
Elite open field tackling skills and closing speed.
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My top-ranked wide receivers in the 2022 NFL draft. It's a loaded class.
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I remember that day like it was yesterday. Fond memories
This Day In 1994: The Day The NFL Draft Became Must Watch.
@MelKiperESPN
questions Colts pick of Trev Alberts. Colts GM Bill Tobin bashes Kiper. 24 years later, Kiper is still working the draft, Tobin was fired from Colts three years later.
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How I'd vote if I was on the College Football Playoff selection committee:
1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Georgia
4. Notre Dame
5. Oklahoma
6. Ohio State
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So cool to see what Lamar Jackson is doing in Year 2. Here's my final report (and ranking) for him from before the 2018 draft.
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Headed to Dallas today. This will be draft number 35 with ESPN. Should be a fun one...
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Alabama safety Xavier McKinney called me out. And he's not wrong ...
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If Aaron Rodgers gets traded, Justin Fields could soon be the best quarterback in the NFC North.
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New Big Board for the 2019 class:
1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
2. Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
3. Devin White, LB, LSU
4. Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
5. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Top 25:
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Iowa DT Daviyon Nixon has been one of the most disruptive players in the country this season.
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The latest on Justin Fields ... and why I'd stick with Sam Darnold if I ran the Jets.
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Best available prospects heading into Round 2, based on my Big Board:
-- CB Cooper DeJean (No. 14 overall)
-- LB Edgerrin Cooper (26)
-- WR Keon Coleman (33)
-- CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (35)
-- WR Adonai Mitchell (36)
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My top five quarterbacks for the 2022 NFL draft:
1. Kenny Pickett, Pitt
2. Matt Corral, Ole Miss
3. Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
4. Malik Willis, Liberty
5. Sam Howell, North Carolina
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New 2022 Big Board ... and a new No. 1 quarterback.
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Here are my best available prospects heading into Round 4:
-- CB T.J. Tampa (No. 38 overall on my Big Board)
-- WR Troy Franklin (52)
-- OLB Mohamed Kamara (67)
-- S Jaden Hicks (71)
-- TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (75)
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Missing Todd Todd Todd
@McShay13
today as Round 4 gets underway. He put in so, so much work on this class, so follow along with his best available prospects here:
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Who will be No. 1 on my Big Board for the 2022 NFL draft?
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Time to compile my draft grades. Which team had the best class?
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Hunter Luepke is going to be a good pro.
This may look like your typical TD run until you realize North Dakota State had FOUR fullbacks in the game on this play.
It’s beautiful.
(🎥:
@NDSUfootball
)
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Two teams set up to make moves and add good football players early on Day 3: The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills.
The Eagles own three picks in Round 4 and three more in Round 5, while the Bills have one selection in Round 4 and four in Round 5.
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My favorite 2020 picks by round:
1. CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL (17)
2. Xavier McKinney, S, NYG (36)
3. Alex Highsmith, OLB, PIT (102)
4. Ben Bartch, OT, JAX (116)
5. Justin Strnad, OLB, DEN (178)
6. James Proche, WR, BAL (201)
7. Eno Benjamin, RB, ARI (222)
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Are you watching the right Will Anderson? 31 for Alabama. He's the guy in the backfield at the snap.
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It's simple -- Georgia is one of college football's best four teams.
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Fired up for four more rounds. This is the day of the draft that good front offices will find starters.
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Dari, right back at you. What a run! Thank you to our great producers, everyone behind the scenes, Dari, all of our Kiper’s callers, and the FANS! You all kept us going all these years. 14 years of pure fun every Saturday morning.
Just sitting here, watching hockey, thinking of the run
@MelKiperESPN
and I had on
@ESPNRadio
. The run that ended today.
It's been an emotional day for me. Love Mel, love our team that's been ever-changing over the years, but mostly, LOVE our loyal listeners.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Todd Heap and his family.
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My top five prospects for 2019:
1. DE Nick Bosa
2. DT Ed Oliver
3. LB Devin White
4. CB Greedy Williams
5. QB Justin Herbert
Does your favorite NFL team need defensive help? I have 13 defenders in my top 15. New Big Board for the 2019 class:
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Welcome to the Big Board, Kelvin Joseph. The LSU transfer had a great season at Kentucky in 2020.
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NFL Draft Countdown starts at 7 ET on ESPN, and the Bengals are on the clock at 8. I can't wait. Thanks for watching with us.
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And Todd got it right on Jarvis Jones!
"TODD! TODD! TODD! TODD!"
It's been 10 years since this "Mel Kiper" and Todd McShay moment 😂
@MelKiperESPN
@McShay13
@FrankCaliendo
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Elite hair follicles from DJ here.
BREAKING: We have a (one-day only) pre-draft trade!
@MelKiperESPN
➡️ Total Access
@MoveTheSticks
➡️
@ESPNNFL
📺:
@nflnetwork
at 7pm ET
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Senior Bowl practices kick off later today. These are the prospects you need to know:
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I’ll be doing two Big Boards this summer:
⁃Orange Crush
⁃Crab Cakes
Feel free to send over some recommendations and they might make it on the list! I’ve already got a few of my top favorites to add.
I’ll be posting the Big Boards on my Instagram (melkiperjrespn).
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My first 2023 mock draft is out tomorrow, and I’ll be on
@GetUpESPN
bright and early. Who’s your favorite quarterback in this class?
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Big reach by the Patriots on my Big Board. I have Cole Strange at No. 69, and they took him at No. 29. Good player, fills a hole, but this is very high.
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Love Robert Hunt. Some lucky team is going to get a starter at guard in Round 2.
"Big-time guard ... instant starter ... mauler in the running game ... huge fan of his game."
@RobertHandyHunt
, according to
@MelKiperESPN
. Facts only.
#NFLDraft
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#GeauxCajuns
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The only way to start day two of the draft is with some pumpkin pie and whipped cream supplied by my guys
@HDumpty39
&
@RothenbergESPN
on
@DRonESPN
in New York!
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The biggest riser on my new Big Board for the 2020 NFL draft -- coming next week -- is likely to be Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, who was a force against Minnesota with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. After a slow start this season, the junior has...
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From the First Draft pod: Florida QB Anthony Richardson needs time, but he has special tools.
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Really enjoyed this interview. Thanks, Pablo.
New
#ESPNDaily
:
Our journey into the mind, stomach, and bladder of
@MelKiperESPN
. And how he turned what was an obscure obsession — the NFL Draft — into an American institution. And, also, his entire life
🎧
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For those asking: My first 2018 Mock Draft will be out Thursday, Jan. 18 -- I always wait until after the deadline for underclassmen to declare. That's Jan. 15 this year.
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New 2024 mock draft is here. My first stab at predicting the top 32 picks.
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Today and everyday we honor and salute the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Your bravery and service will never be forgotten. We thank you 🇺🇸
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One. More. Day.
.
@MelKiperESPN
reveals his final Big Board and position rankings ahead of the 2021
#NFLdraft
.
ESPN+:
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Bryce Young is one of the best “processors” I’ve scouted over the past decade — he sees the entire field so well.
Watching Bryce Young this morning--a million things to like, but one thing that strikes me is how well he sees the middle of the field despite his height. Will likely be in a PAP-heavy offense in the NFL, but it's still notable for a smaller QB.
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Best available prospects heading into Round 2, based on my Big Board:
- QB Will Levis (No. 4)
- CB Joey Porter Jr. (22)
- DE Keion White (31)
- TE Michael Mayer (32)
- S Brian Branch (34)
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Murray is one of the best dual-threat college quarterbacks I've ever seen.
Kyler Murray has nearly five million reasons to play baseball long term. But what if he chose football instead? Here's
@McShay13
and I on Murray's NFL potential.
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Exciting news! The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh.
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Best available prospects on my board as we head into Day 3:
1. Deionte Thompson, S
2. Khari Willis, S
3. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S
4. Julian Love, CB
5. Amani Hooker, S
6. Mack Wilson, ILB
7. Amani Oruwariye, CB
8. Jarrett Stidham, QB
9. Ryan Finley, QB
10. Riley Ridley, WR
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Hendon Hooker!
Looking forward to discussing my mock draft today on
@GetUpESPN
,
@SportsCenter
and
@ESPNNFL
.
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Debut mock draft for the 2024 class drops tomorrow. How would you rank the QBs?
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Updated Bachelor Big Board for tonight:
1) Jo Jo
2) Lauren B.
3) Becca
4) Caila
5) Amanda
LISTEN:
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The 10 best prospects available on my board:
QB Jacob Eason (59)
QB Jake Fromm (75)
TE Harrison Bryant (81)
CB Troy Pride Jr. (86)
OT Ben Bartch (88)
DE Bradlee Anae (89)
C Tyler Biadasz (91)
WR James Proche (92)
OLB Akeem Davis-Gaither (94)
CB Amik Robertson (95)
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2022 Mock Draft 1.0 coming tomorrow. Toughest pick for me was Atlanta at No. 8. Who would you all give the Falcons there?
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Bryce Young in the fourth quarter today: 15-of-19 passing, 136 yards and a touchdown. Texas defended Bama really well, but Young stepped up when it mattered.
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Hmmm ... does McDonald's sell pumpkin pie?
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Here are my top 10 wide receivers for April's draft. It's really close between DeVonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle could be a top-10 pick as well.
Updated Big Board and position rankings:
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No contest.
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@RealTannenbaum
@henhook2
Whoa, slow down there, Mike. There’s a reason he’s my fifth-ranked QB.
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Zach Wilson has a chance to be the No. 2 QB in this class.
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Mock Draft 2.0 -- with three projected trades
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If the Bears take a quarterback at No. 1, here's what I'd do with their other first-round pick.
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It's smoke screen season. Here's why I flipped back to Tua Tagovailoa for the Dolphins at No. 5.
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Just wait a week, buddy.
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Let’s do this, Matt.
Wasn’t sure I’d be able to share this story (h/t
@richarddeitsch
).
Kiper is a legend who also happens to be one of the nicest people in the business. To have him vouch for me—and the support of so many at ESPN—is wild.
9yo me would be freaking out. 39yo me is too.
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Pumpkin pie, please.
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There we go. Murray is No. 8 overall on my latest Big Board:
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Best available prospects on my Big Board:
17. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
20. Arnold Ebiketie, DE, Penn State
25. Nakobe Dean, ILB, Georgia
26. David Ojabo, OLB, Michigan
28. Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
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How about the Eagles? Jalen Carter is No. 1 overall on my Big Board. That D-line is so talented and deep.
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Rashod Bateman is a really good player. He was No. 8 on my early Big Board for the 2021 draft.
Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman, the number 19 prospect on
@McShay13
's 2021 NFL draft rankings, has opted out of the 2020 college football season.
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More fun trying out some orange crush’s. Baltimore County spots are up next. Final Big Board to come in late August🍊 Check it out on my Instagram (melkiperjrespn).
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2020 Mock Draft 3.0:
1. Cincinnati: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. Washington: Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
3. Detroit: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
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Great game. Congrats to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.
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New mock draft goes live tomorrow morning. What’s your favorite prospect-team fit in Round 1?
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