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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)
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: 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
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 the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dolphins address defense first in Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft
The Miami Dolphins plan to rebuild their offensive line this offseason, according to general manager Chris Grier, but that's not the only spot on the roster that needs work. In Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft of the year,
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 ...
Oregon Ducks Derrick Harmon NFL Draft Projection: First Round Pick?
In Mel Kiper's new Big Board ahead of the national championship, Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon is listed as the No. 19 best available prospect i ...
Michigan Could Make History with Four First-Round Draft Picks
The NFL draft buzz is building in Ann Arbor, and for good reason. ESPN's draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. just dropped his latest top ...