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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)
Mel Kiper Jr. has Patriots selecting Penn State star at No. 4
Mel Kiper Jr. has the Patriots selecting former Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the No. 4 overall pick. Read more on Boston.com.
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.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: NY Giants first-round predictions, including Mel Kiper Jr.'s pick
The NFL Draft is just over three months away, but the mock draft season is in full effect. The New York Giants own the No. 3 overall pick after finishing the 2024 season with a disappointing 3-14 record.
Dolphins address defense first in Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft
Offensive line is a priority for the Dolphins, but it’s hard to argue with Mel Kiper’s solution for the massive hole in Miami’s secondary.
Michigan football with four first round selections in Mel Kiper Jr's first ESPN mock draft
Michigan football set a program record with 13 NFL draft picks last season and this year could lead all NCAA teams in first round selections.
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Mel Kiper Jr makes first Patriots prediction
The New England Patriots need to surround young quarterback Drake Maye with a much better offensive line and more high-end talent at the skill positions on offense going into next season, but that doesn’t mean they should totally ignore defense with the No.
Patriots go defense with No. 4 pick in Mel Kiper's 2025 mock draft
With the regular season behind the New England Patriots, the team is now shifting its focus to free agency and the 2025 NFL draft. Some have wondered if the Patriots would take a wide receiver or left tackle with the No.
Cowboys pass on Ashton Jeanty, take ‘explosive’ WR in Mel Kiper’s first 2025 mock draft
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with ...
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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr has Minnesota Vikings bolster secondary in first mock draft of the year
With the Vikings season over, the mock draft season has begun and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr has the Vikings attacking a pressing ...
Mel Kiper Jr. Doesn’t Have Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter Going No. 1 in Debut Mock
This year has the added bonus of having two players coached by Deion Sanders, including his son, with the talent and ...
2025 NFL draft: Giants land franchise QB in first Mel Kiper Jr. mock
Let the NFL mock drafts begin. This week the godfather of mock drafting — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. — released his first pass at ...