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]

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. His breadth of knowledge is unmatched and his pre-draft predictions are frequently the most accurate in the business, often as high as 80 percent ...

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

3 days ago · But on Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest ESPN NFL Draft Big Board, he’s got Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and Mason Graham ahead of the two big-name quarterbacks. And who’s the top QB? That would be ...

5 days ago · Ahead of Super Bowl LIX between the back-to-back defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in New Orleans, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his latest big ...

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 indications...

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. 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.

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 football players.

Jan 4, 2025 · With much of bowl season in the rearview, ESPN‘s Mel Kiper Jr. his latest Big Board Top 25 ranking of the best available college football prospects ahead of the Semifinals of the College Football Playoff.