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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 21
ESPN NFL analyst completely blows off the Chicago Bears' 2025 rookie class
Football pundits all across the interwebs gave solid grades to the Chicago Bears’ 2025 draftees: Bears Wire’s Alyssa Barbieri: B+ ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.: B+ NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: B+ PFF Staff: B+ Which is why it came as a surprise that one of ESPN’s top NFL minds ignored Chicago’s draft class entirely.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / May 14
Mel Kiper Jr. responds to Mario Cristobal
Mel Kiper Jr. responded via social media on Wednesday to claims from Mario Cristobal that seem to have questioned Kiper’s credibility.
NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 5
Mel Kiper Jr. 'surprised' Panthers didn't address linebacker during 2025 NFL draft
In some way, shape, or form, it felt like the Carolina Panthers were dead set on taking a defensive player with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
The 'Total touchdown leaders by NFL season since 2000' quiz
How many of the NFL leaders in touchdowns since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / May 5
ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. 'big fan' of how Seahawks GM John Schneider approached 2025 class
No prospect can be properly evaluated until he's played at least two years in the NFL - and sometimes their break-throughs come even later than that. So, when we judge draft classes by teams around the league we have to go on the picks they made rather than the players themselves.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Rece Davis addresses his viral NFL Draft moment with Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN host Rece Davis addressed his viral NFL Draft confrontation with Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper Jr. went viral for his rant about the NFL after Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round of the NFL Draft last Saturday.
Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / May 1
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 / The SportsRush / April 29
NFL Draft Guru Draws Striking Parallels Between Tom Brady and Shedeur Sanders’ Snubs Amid Skip Bayless’ Bold Claim
No one can quite wrap their head around Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic slide down the draft board. The former Colorado star looked like a solid first-round prospect throughout the pre-draft process.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Mel Kiper Jr. Gives One Team an ‘A+’ Final Draft Grade
Mel Kiper, Jr. has been lambasted all weekend for his love and defense of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Now, after the NFL Draft, the ESPN personality heaps the ultimate praise on the team that drafted him.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 28
Chargers’ 2025 draft class earns above-average grade from Mel Kiper Jr.
The Los Angeles Chargers came a long way in a short time in Jim Harbaugh’s return to the National Football League. The club finished 5-12 a year before his hiring, and he guided the team to an 11-6 record and a wild-card berth.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28
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.
Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?
Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.
Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Mel Kiper Jr. Reveals Buffalo Bills' NFL Draft Decision They Will Regret
The Buffalo Bills have wrapped up their 2025 NFL draft. While they brought in some great young talent throughout the draft, they opted not to address one of the main positions that many thought they would pursue aggressively.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / April 27
Mel Kiper Jr. Blasts Steelers Over QB Pick
PITTSBURGH — Depending on who you ask, the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 NFL Draft class is either the greatest in team history or some of the worst decisions ever made.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27
Chicago Bears earn high 2025 NFL Draft grade from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.
The Chicago Bears didn't have the kind of 2025 NFL Draft that most fans and analysts expected. The projections leading up to draft weekend focused mainly
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 27
Mel Kiper Jr. 2025 NFL Draft grade for Cowboys highlights strong haul
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and draftniks and experts are scanning the results to share their thoughts on every NFL team's rookie classes. For the Dallas Cowboys, it has been a positive reception.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Tennessee Titans News / 5 GOATs / March 18
2025 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper Jr. highlights ‘explosive’ traits for moving Cam Ward to No. 1 pick in latest mock
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. is projecting the Tennessee Titans select former Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. During a special on SportsCenter Tuesday, Kiper explained why he believes Ward will be the first player off the board in this year’s draft.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 18
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Slots Bengals With Shemar Stewart in Latest Mock Draft
The Bengals stuck with defense as they have in many mock drafts within Mel Kiper Jr.'s third exercise on ESPN. The analyst has Cincinnati taking Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the 17th pick.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 26
Mel Kiper Jr. Selects Penn State's Tyler Warren For Saints In Latest Mock Draft
College players will soon hit the field at the NFL Scouting Combine. The yearly event in Indianapolis always brings a ton of buzz to it, as front offices,
NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Mel Kiper Jr. Reveals Niners Prediction with Latest Mock Draft
Now is the time on the NFL calendar when roster evaluations begin in full. Teams flock to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this week where they will analyze
NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 15
Mel Kiper Jr. names surprise team that could steal Shedeur Sanders from Raiders
Where will Sanders end up?
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 12
Steelers Get Direct Update From Mel Kiper Jr. About Drafting Quarterback Jaxson Dart In 2025 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently facing an intriguing decision regarding their quarterback situation heading into the 2025 season. The team was fortunate enough to bring in both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields for the 2024 season, which provided a mix of experience and potential at the quarterback position.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / January 22
Mel Kiper Jr. tabs surprising choice as QB3 in 2025 NFL Draft
Mel Kiper Jr. has already crowned Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward as his QB1 and QB2. Who is his QB3?
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