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Mel Kiper Has Already 'Locked In' His No. 1 Player For 2027 NFL Draft
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. isn’t waiting until the offseason to share the No. 1 player on his big board for the 2027 NFL Draft. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Field Yates projected Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith going No.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19
Mel Kiper Jr. calls for Arch Manning to return to college rather than declare for NFL Draft
As Texas suffered its second straight loss on Saturday, Arch Manning had another rocky performance. Questions are again swirling about whether he could declare for the NFL Draft or go back to college, and ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
College Football News / HITC / October 16
Mel Kiper Jr. names three potential NFL landing spots for Arch Manning
Arch Manning’s reputation in college football has taken a real beating through the early stages of the season but he could still end up at one of the top NFL franchises next year.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 15
Tennessee Football Star Snubbed From Mel Kiper Jr.'s Top Five
Despite ranking second in the SEC in rushing yards, Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop narrowly misses Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five running backs for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Mel Kiper Jr. unveils first top-25 prospect Big Board for 2027 NFL Draft
At the mid-way point of the college football season, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has released his first Big Board for the 2027 NFL Draft. The rankings contain Kiper Jr.’s top-25 players in the upcoming Draft, led by generational Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Mel Kiper Jr. Sends Strong Message About These Tennessee Football Stars
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has identified two Tennessee Volunteers defenders among the top prospects at their respective positions for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 16
Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?
Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning was expected to take the leap this season. He hasn't, thus far.
College Football News / ESPN / October 15
Kiper unveils his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects -- including seven QBs 
Seven quarterbacks ranked in the top 25? This NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the best players on the board as we hit the midway mark of the college season.
Mel Kiper Jr. Has Changed His Top 10 Prospects For The 2027 NFL Draft
Coming into the 2026 college football regular season, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning was viewed by many as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Mel Kiper Jr. updates his Top 10 prospects for 2027 NFL Draft ahead of Week 6
The 2027 NFL Draft class is already beginning to take shape, with several high-profile quarterbacks and blue-chip skill players emerging near the top. With that in mind, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 30
Are Bucs Playoff Contenders After 2026 Draft Haul?
The Bucs find themselves in an intriguing position heading into the 2026 season, almost as if they’re teetering on a tight rope trying to get from one destination to another.
Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / April 28
Cardinals receive solid NFL draft grade despite a glaring issue
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals get some love from ESPN draft expert in Mel Kiper Jr., outside of one issue. Kiper released his annual post-draft grades for all 32 teams, with Arizona receiving a positive grade in a “B”.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28
How did they do? Grading 2026 mock drafts from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., three other experts
Predicting every pick of the first round of the NFL Draft is impossible. Look at the 2026 class. Who thought the Los Angeles Rams would take Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson with pick No.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team
The draft stock of the Alabama Crimson Tide QB continues to make for a hotly debated topic heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade
Dallas needs all kinds of help on defense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24
Mel Kiper Jr. offers passionate response to Dan Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take
Orlovsky generated plenty of headlines when he said on Monday that he believes Simpson and not Mendoza "is the best quarterback" in this year's draft class.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 20
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors
Media personalities who create mock drafts throughout offseasons have been split on how the New York Giants will spend the fifth overall pick of the 2026
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / March 20
Mel Kiper Jr. makes exciting comparison for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love
Not only is Kiper high on Love, but he made a player-comp for him that will absolutely raise some eyebrows in a good way.
Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 19
ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts Cowboys to take All-American LB in 2026 NFL Draft
The Dallas Cowboys will likely be targeting several defensive players in the upcoming draft.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 22
Mel Kiper finds new QB for Jets in new 2026 NFL mock draft
We've still got to get through championship weekend, and then there's the Super Bowl, but for all but four fan bases, it's time to kick off mock draft season.
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 8
Mel Kiper Jr. passionately defends Browns' Shedeur Sanders amid latest criticisms
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, well-known ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. repeatedly made it known he felt Shedeur Sanders was the best overall quarterback of his draft class. Following a shocking draft slide and an underwhelming rookie season, Kiper continued his defense of the polarizing quarterback.
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2025
'Forget about it': Mel Kiper's latest Arch Manning assessment should concern NFL teams
Entering the season, Arch Manning was hailed as a No. 1 pick candidate in the 2026 NFL Draft. Oh, how things have changed.
Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2025
Rece Davis, Mel Kiper Jr. have no animosity over Shedeur Sanders debate
Mel Kiper Jr. was heated that Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders fell all the way to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2025
How did they do? Grading 2025 NFL mock draft of Mel Kiper Jr., three other 'experts'
Nailing every pick in the first round of the NFL Draft is impossible. The event is often filled with surprises, and the 2025 draft was no different.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2025
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.
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