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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.
Cam Skattebo has surprising ranking on Mel Kiper's NFL draft board
Cam Skattebo is going to have to continue to prove people wrong. Lightly recruited out of high school, Skattebo took the only scholarship he was offered and spent two seasons shredding Big Sky defenses in the FCS at Sacramento State.
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.
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.
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 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.
ESPN's Mel Kiper mocks PFF's 'perfect 2024 draft prospect' to Cowboys
If the Cowboys go offense with their first pick, Luther Burden seems to make a lot of sense according to the experts.
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 releases 1st 2025 NFL mock draft. Which QB does he have Tennessee Titans taking?
In his first mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr., chooses between Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward for the Tennessee Titans.
Eagles land a massive defensive tackle in Mel Kiper's 2025 NFL draft mock
The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship game and will face the Washington Commanders for the third time this season.  Even with the Birds locked in a playoff run, it’s never too early for a look ahead at the 2025 NFL draft.
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 ...
Steelers receive bad news ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t have any compensatory picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, limiting their chances to add another hidden ...