Mel Kiper Jr. (/ ˈ k aɪ p ər / KY-pər; born July 25, 1960) [1] is an American analyst covering football for ESPN. Kiper has appeared on ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984. [2] He has been widely credited for establishing mock drafting and is regarded as one of the first draftniks alongside Joel Buchsbaum. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Jan 21, 2025 · Which prospects make Mel Kiper Jr.'s updated top-25 rankings for the 2025 NFL draft? Who are the best players at every position?

Mel Kiper Jr. Jan 22, 2025, 06:40 AM ET. Close. Mel Kiper has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on "SportsCenter," ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio.

Jan 22, 2025 · Kiper is down to either Campbell or Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks, Jr., but leans towards the LSU alum after he allowed just 2 sacks on over 500 pass blocks in 2024. You can see all of Kiper ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Mel Kiper Jr. overhauled his 2025 NFL Draft Big Board Top 25 rankings ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship.

Mel Kiper Jr. has served as expert analyst for ESPN’s annual NFL Draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth scouting information on the nation’s most talented collegiate football players.

Jan 23, 2025 · Mel Kiper Jr. announced his first-round prognostications for the 2025 NFL draft. Who does he have the Browns taking? Colorado’s Travis Hunter, the latest Heisman Trophy winner and two-way player extraordinaire. Although Kiper acknowledges the Browns could easily take teammate Shedeur Sanders, he also said the team can address quarterback ...

Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an expert analyst for ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation's most talented college...

Apr 25, 2024 · How old is Mel Kiper Jr.? Kiper is 63 years old and is set to turn 64 in July. He's been covering the NFL Draft professionally for nearly two-thirds of his life and hasn't shown any...

May 1, 2024 · Longtime NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. made a major career announcement on Wednesday, Kiper, 63, has been a focal point of ESPN's NFL Draft coverage for decades now. He started as an analyst...