First Draft
ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates break down all the top prospects and all 32 teams' needs throughout the year with host Mike Greenberg. They’ll answer who’s up, who’s down and whose pick could swing a franchise – because draft season never ends.
Mon, April 28, 2025
Mel Kiper's 2025 NFL Draft Grades
Welcome to the season finale of "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. close the book on the 2025 NFL Draft season with final team-grades! 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 3:30 Shedeur Sanders draft reaction 7:07 2025 NFL Draft QBs 10:15 Browns draft grade 14:30 Travis Hunter 17:00 Jaguars draft grade 18:42 Abdul Carter 19:30 Giants draft grade 21:15 Will Campbell 22:30 Patriots draft grade 24:00 Seahawks draft grade 28:00 Colston Loveland 29:00 Bears draft grade 30:24 Dallas Cowboys draft grade 34:40 Panthers draft grade 36:46 Falcons draft grade 40:04 Ravens draft grade 43:00 Washington Commanders draft grade 44:00 Thank you fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 21, 2025
Mel Kiper & Field Yates' FINAL THOUGHTS on Top-10 picks ahead of Round 1
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the crew provides their final evaluations on the top-10 selections heading into Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 17, 2025
Is Ashton Jeanty a Future NFL Superstar? + Burning Draft Questions!
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're alternating picks as Kiper and Yates go pick for pick in this latest mock draft! 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:27 Best hair in the business? 5:06 Cam Ward selected by Tennessee Titans 5:31 Picks 3-5 6:15 Raiders select Ashton Jeanty 12:54 Shedeur Sanders to New Orleans Saints 17:16 Top 10 Picks 22:16 Mike Drop: answering burning NFL Draft questions 23:00 Could Shedeur Sanders fall? 26:50 When is the earliest you would take a wide receiver? 30:00 Outside of Hunter and Carter, which defensive player will be the best pro? 33:43 New York Giants select Tyler Shough 36:00 49ers draft James Pearce Jr. 38:00 Chargers draft Rylie Mills 39:10 Ravens select Demetrius Knight Jr. 41:00 Jaguars select Andrew Mukuba 42:51 Texans select Ty Robinson 45:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 14, 2025
Mel Kiper's FINAL 2025 Mock Draft!
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're revealing Mel Kiper’s fourth NFL Mock Draft of 2025 with a breakdown of Round 1. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 5:48 The mock draft is now open! 6:23 New York Giants select Abdul Carter 9:30 Abdul Carter and Micah Parsons comparison 12:10 Armand Membou goes to New York Jets 13:00 Pick 1 through 8 14:08 Shedeur Sanders selected by New Orleans Saints 21:50 Dallas Cowboys draft Omarion Hampton 28:26 Pick 13-16 28:34 Cincinnati Bengals select Jihaad Campbell 31:13 Picks 22-25 31:37 Jaxson Dart picked by Los Angeles Rams 37:36 Baltimore Ravens select Malaki Starks 44:10 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 10, 2025
2025 MEGA Mock Draft!
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Kevin Negandhi, Field Yates, Jordan Reid, Matt Miller, and Mel Kiper Jr., and we're drafting teams! Our 4 analysts go pick for pick in a mega mock draft to determine who has the greatest team! Let us know in the comments who you think drafted the best team! Time Codes: 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 2:17 Mega Mock Draft Team Structures by Position 3:10 Round 1 is now open! 8:38 Round 2 14:20 Round 3 21:30 Round 4 31:00 4 round recap 32:53 Round 5 41:00 Round 6 48:50 Round 7 56:17 Round 8 1:04:01 Round 9 1:09:13 Round 10 1:14:50 Full team recap 1:19:50 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 07, 2025
Field Yates' NFL Mock Draft 4.0
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're concluding Field's fourth NFL Mock Draft of 2025 with a breakdown of Round 2. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 5:08 Field Yates’ Mock Draft 4.0 6:05 Tyler Shough drafted by the Cleveland Browns 13:30 Titans select Donovan Ezeiruaku 17:00 Emeka Egbuka drafted to the Bears 21:09 Mason Taylor selected by the New York Jets 24:28 Cowboys select TreVeyon Henderson 28:45 Colts select Carson Schwesinger 32:57 Shavon Revel Jr. drafted to the Seahawks 36:00 Elic Ayomanor selected by the Chargers 40:40 Saints select QB Will Howard 45:54 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 03, 2025
Field Yates' NFL Mock Draft 4.0
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Round 1 of Field's fourth NFL Mock Draft of 2025. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:02 Is Field Yates morphing into Mel?! 3:44 Mock Draft begins 4:30 Shedeur Sanders to the Giants! 14:40 Shemar Stewart to the Saints! 21:30 49ers draft Walter Nolen 26:18 Cowboys select Tetairoa McMillan 32:00 Kelvin Banks Jr. picked by Arizona Cardinals 33:50 Bengals draft Grey Zabel 37:56 Steelers select QB Jaxson Dart 41:00 Rams draft Maxwell Hairston 43:35 Patriots trade up to select Josh Conerly Jr. 47:30 Mel Kiper’s hair throughout the years 49:20 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 31, 2025
Field Yates' TOP-50 2025 NFL Draft Prospects
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Yates' top-50 Big Board Rankings. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:49 Field Yates’ Top-50 Prospects 2:30 Will Campbell 6:00 Will Johnson 12:32 Field Yates big board rankings 13:38 Shedeur Sanders 21:37 Omarion Hampton 24:25 Donovan Ezeiruaku 27:00 Jaxson Dart 30:50 Darius Alexander 32:17 Elijah Arroyo 35:00 Jacob Parrish 36:30 Chandler Martin 39:30 Willie Lampkin 44:23 KeAndre Lambert-Smith 46:11 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 27, 2025
Mel Kiper, Field Yates answer BURNING questions on TOP prospects
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're diving into the 2025 NFL Draft and its positional uncertainty surrounding some of the nation's top prospects, including Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart and Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 2:52 Jalen Milroe 8:35 Jaxson Dart 16:19 Luther Burden III 19:44 Tetairoa McMillan 23:21 Jihaad Campbell 27:07 Will Campbell 31:17 Mykel Williams 34:47 Will Johnson 38:49 Marcus Mbow 41:09 JT Tuimoloau 44:50 Shaun Dolan 46:47 Isaac TeSlaa 49:07 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 24, 2025
MEL KIPER'S NFL MOCK DRAFT 3.0 PART 2! (11-32 breakdown w/Field Yates)
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through the rest of Kiper's third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. selections 11-32! Time Codes: 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 3:00 Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft 3.0! 4:00 Kiper’s Top 10 NFL Draft Picks 4:30 49ers select Armand Membou 8:14 Dolphins select Will Campbell 13:00 Colston Loveland drafted to the Colts 17:36 Bengals draft Shemar Stewart 20:56 Seahawks draft Nick Emmanwori 23:51 Tetairoa McMillan drafted by the Broncos 26:01 Steelers select Derrick Harmon 27:54 Chargers select Matthew Golden 30:22 Emeka Egbuka selected by the Packers 35:00 James Pearce Jr. drafted to the Lions 38:00 Chiefs draft Kelvin Banks Jr. 45:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 20, 2025
MEL KIPER'S NFL MOCK DRAFT 3.0: Top-10 breakdown
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Kiper's third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. The Top-10 selections and more! 4:15 Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 3.0 Pick 1 12:31 Abdul Carter to Cleveland 15:52 Giants draft Shedeur Sanders 21:54 Heisman winner Travis Hunter drafted by New England Patriots 24:45 Jaguars select Mason Graham 27:06 Raiders draft Ashton Jeanty 30:18 New York Jets select Tyler Warren 33:12 Jalon Walker to Carolina 36:00 Should the Saints draft Jaxson Dart in the top 10? 45:00 Chicago Bears select Mykel Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 17, 2025
TOP-10 Edge Rushers of the 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the best edge rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft Class, headlined by Penn State's Abdul Carter, and Georgia's duo of Mykel Williams and Jalon Walker. 00:56 Who has the best hair on First Draft?! 3:33 Top 10 Edge Rushers in NFL Draft 4:06 Abdul Carter 8:23 Jalon Walker 9:22 Mykel Williams 12:29 Jihaad Campbell 15:04 Mike Green 20:36 Shemar Stewart 21:35 Nic Scourton 27:45 Oluwafemi Oladejo 29:47 Donovan Ezeiruaku 31:37 James Pearce Jr. 34:54 Quinshon Judkins 36:16 Wyatt Milum 38:29 Chaz Chambliss 40:08 Ozzy Trapilo 41:55 Best hair in the business? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 13, 2025
FIELD YATES' MINI MOCK DRAFT: Top-10 Picks with Mel Kiper
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down Field's Mini Mock Draft Top-10 amid the NFL Free Agency period. 4:26 Field Yates’ mini mock 7:50 Las Vegas Raiders 9:55 Cam Ward at #1 11:17 Cleveland Browns pick strategy 20:39 New York Giants draft strategy 24:51 Patriots take Abdul Carter at #4 29:20 Ashton Jeanty 31:30 Geno Smith 33:25 New York Jets draft strategy 34:28 Armand Membou 38:54 Panthers draft strategy 40:15 Tetairoa McMillan 49:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 10, 2025
STEALS of the 2025 NFL DRAFT
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're evaluating the blockbuster trade that sent former Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, Mel and Field's biggest steals of the 2025 NFL Draft! 3:00 Raiders acquire Geno Smith 4:30 Raiders draft strategy 12:05 Steals of the NFL Draft 14:07 Malaki Starks 16:25 Josh Simmons 18:00 Jack Bech 20:31 Trey Amos 22:04 Omarr Norman-Lott 23:44 Ashton Gillotte 27:45 Tory Horton 29:07 Josaiah Stewart 36:45 Teddye Buchanan 38:07 Nic Scourton 41:33 Que Robinson 43:51 Jack Kiser 44:52 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 06, 2025
STUDS & DUDS of 2025 NFL Combine
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're reacting to the best and worst performances from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. 3:00 Stud of the NFL Combine! 4:00 Maxwell Hairston 5:34 Jahdae Barron 7:30 Matthew Golden 12:45 Jaylin Noel 13:50 Jayden Higgins 16:46 Jared Wilson 19:17 Armand Membou 28:10 Duds of the NFL Combine! 28:30 Harold Fannin Jr. 30:30 Tez Johnson 34:45 Kaleb Johnson 36:20 Savion Williams 37:42 Mason Taylor 39:40 Orange Crusher: Darien Porter 42:00 Orange Crusher: Bhayshul Tuten 43:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 03, 2025
Mel Kiper's NFL Mock Draft 2.0 Part 2
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're rounding out Kiper's second NFL Mock Draft of 2025 with selections 11 through 32. (1:57) The Mock is open! (2:44) Mel's Top-10 picks (3:23) Pick 11 - Will Johnson to the 49ers (8:19) Pick 12 - Omarion Hampton to the Cowboys (12:29) Pick 13 - Mike Green to the Falcons (14:14) Pick 14 - Shemar Stewart to the Cardinals (18:07) Pick 15 - Mykel Williams to the Bengals (20:29) Pick 16 - Jihaad Campbell to the Buccaneers (24:27) Pick 17 - Colston Loveland to the Broncos (28:25) Pick 18 - Emeka Egbuka to the Steelers (33:05) Pick 19 - Tetairoa McMillan to the Chargers (36:29) Picks 22-26 (37:08) Pick 27 - Nick Emmanwori to the Ravens (41:19) Picks 28-30 (41:39) Pick 31 - Aireontae Ersery to the Chiefs (43:48) Pick 32 - Walter Nolen to the Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 27, 2025
MEL KIPER'S NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0: Top-10 Breakdown with Field Yates
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Kiper's second NFL Mock Draft of 2025. The Top-10 selections and more! (2:45) The Mel's Mock 2.0 Begins (3:13) No. 1 Pick - Abdul Carter to the Tennessee Titans (6:09) No. 2 Pick - Cam Ward to the Cleveland Browns (11:22) No. 3 Pick - Travis Hunter to the New York Giants (16:18) New York Giants Quarterback Situation (17:12) No. 4 Pick - Will Campbell to the New England Patriots (22:59) No. 5 Pick - Mason Graham to the Jacksonville Jaguars (25:24) No. 6 Pick - Ashton Jeanty to the Las Vegas Raiders (31:27) No. 7 Pick - Shedeur Sanders to the New York Jets (34:15) No. 8 - Jalon Walker to the Carolina Panthers (37:11) No. 9 Pick - Tyler Warren to the New Orleans Saints (39:49) No. 10 Pick - Josh Simmons to the Chicago Bears (41:48) Your fan question! (45:47) We'll see you on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 24, 2025
TOP-10 WIDE RECEIVERS of 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft" Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through the top-10 ranked wide receivers of the 2025 NFL Draft Class, featuring Colorado's Travis Hunter, Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan and Luther Burden III of the Missouri! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 20, 2025
'You better be right!' Mel Kiper's STAGGERING Discovery About 1st-round QBs
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. are back comparing and contrasting percentages of 1st-round quarterbacks and non 1st-round quarterbacks who have led their teams to the postseason. 00:54 Mel Kiper’s quarterback theory 1:41 QBs to make playoffs as a starter by draft round 3:40 1st round QBs 9:56 Cam Ward 11:26 Shedeur Sanders 24:55 Jaxson Dart 25:40 2nd round QBs 27:00 3rd round QBs 28:33 4th round QBs 29:30 5th round QBs 31:34 6th round QBs 34:09 7th round QBs 45:03 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 17, 2025
Field Yates' NFL Mock Draft 3.0 Part 2
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Yates' third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. Selections 11-32! (0:52) Field Yates' Mock Draft 3.0 (3:39) Recapping Field's Top 10 (4:08) No. 11: OSU OT Josh Simmons to 49ers (7:12) No. 12: Michigan CB Will Johnson to Cowboys (9:09) Should Dallas select RB Ashton Jeanty at 12? (10:59) No. 14: Penn State TE Tyler Warren to Colts (13:08) No. 15: Marshall Edge Mike Green to Falcons (14:49) No. 16: Texas A&M Edge Shemar Stewart to Cardinals (17:51) No. 17: Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen to Bengals (20:34) No. 20: Tennessee Edge James Pearce Jr. to Buccaneers (23:42) No. 20: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty to Broncos (27:58) No. 21: Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart to Steelers (34:37) Picks 22-25 (36:17) No. 27: Georgia S Malaki Starks to Ravens (37:39) Picks 28-30 (38:54) No. 31: OSU OT/G Donovan Jackson to Chiefs (43:13) No. 32: Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell to Eagles (44:30) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 13, 2025
Field Yates' NFL Mock Draft 3.0
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Yates' third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. The Top-10 selections and more! ( 0:00 ) Welcome to First Draft! ( 0:53 ) Mel's initial thoughts on Field's Mock 3.0 ( 2:19 ) Let's get drafting! ( 2:48 ) Tennessee Titans select WR/CB Travis Hunter ( 7:56 ) Cleveland Browns select E Abdul Carter ( 11:30 ) New York Giants select QB Cam Ward ( 15:49 ) New England Patriots select OT Will Campbell ( 19:36 ) Jacksonville Jaguars select DT Mason Graham ( 22:07 ) Las Vegas Raiders select QB Shedeur Sanders ( 26:24 ) New York Jets select E Mykel Williams ( 32:11 ) Carolina Panthers select LB Jalon Walker ( 34:16 ) New Orleans Saints select WR Tetairoa McMillan ( 39:19 ) Chicago Bears select OT Kelvin Banks Jr. ( 40:43 ) Your fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 10, 2025
BIGGEST SLEEPERS of 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we run through the biggest "sleeper" players of the 2025 NFL Draft. Plus, what should the Tennessee Titans do with the No. 1 overall pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 06, 2025
Best DAY-2 VALUE PICKS of 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we dive into the best Day-2 value selections of the 2025 NFL Draft. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:17) Day 2 Gems (1:55) Day 2 Gems - Offense (2:01) Louisville QB Tyler Shough (8:28) Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson (10:20) SMU RB Brashard Smith (13:53) Texas WR Isaiah Bond (17:20) Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor (19:25) Washington State WR Kyle Williams (21:47) Miami TE Elijah Arroyo (24:35) Georgia C Jared Wilson (26:40) LSU OT Emery Jones Jr. (29:17) Texas A&M DE Nic Scourton (30:55) Ole Miss Edge Princely Umanmielen (32:15) South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr. (34:29) UCLA LB Oluwafemi Oladejo (36:06) Louisville CB Quincy Riley (37:33) Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison (38:27) Oklahoma S Billy Bowman Jr. (40:27) Orange Crushers of the Week (40:48) Florida DB Trikweze Bridges (42:18) Michigan RB Kalel Mullings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 03, 2025
Jalen Milroe & Quinn Ewers: What we KNOW & DON'T KNOW about both QBs
Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we break down the draft outlook of intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2025 class, including Alabama Jalen Milroe, Quinn Ewers and Jaxson Dart. Plus, Field and Mel dive into the tight end class and Senior Bowl standouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 30, 2025
MOST UNDERRATED Players of 2025 NFL Draft Class
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give us their most underrated players of the 2025 NFL Draft. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:14 Most underrated players in 2025 NFL Draft 1:43 UCF RB RJ Harvey 4:02 Miami WR Xavier Restrepo 6:55 Restrepo compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown 10:14 Utah State WR Jalen Royals 13:27 Georgia RB Trevor Etienne 16:58 Syracuse TE/HB Oronde Gadsden II 20:32 Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel 22:50 Would the Cardinals or Dolphins be a good fit for Gabriel? 24:00 Indiana DT C.J. West 26:41 Tennessee DT Omar Norman-Lott 28:23 Ole Miss LB Chris Paul Jr. 30:04 California CB Noel Williams 31:53 Virginia S Jonas Sanker 33:36 Ohio State LB Cody Simon 36:28 Orange Crushers! 36:54 Georgia Tech TE Jackson Hawes 39:54 North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel 43:40 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 27, 2025
2025 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper, Field Yates' 5 things YOU MUST KNOW!
Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we break down the five themes revolving around the 2025 NFL Draft. Who is QB1: Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward? Edge Rushers and Defensive linemen will fly off the board in Round 1. Is Travis Hunter a WR, CB or can he do both at the next level? Running Back is DEEP in this year's class. Plus, how will season-ending injuries affect the draft stock of top prospects? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 23, 2025
MEL KIPER'S 2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Kiper's very first NFL Mock Draft 1.0. The Top-10 selections and more! (00:00) Welcome to the Show! (1:35) Mel Kiper’s NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (3:02) Top 10 NFL Draft order (5:35) No. 1: QB Cam Ward to Titans (9:56) No. 2: WR/CB Travis Hunter to Browns (11:20) No. 3: QB Shedeur Sanders to Giants (13:08) No. 4: LB Abdul Carter to Patriots (15:57) No. 5: DT Mason Graham to Jaguars (18:56) No. 6: WR Tetairoa McMillan to Raiders (22:52) No. 7: OLB Mykel Williams to Jets (23:41) No. 8: LB Jalon Walker to Panthers (25:31) No. 9: CB Will Johnson to Saints (28:04) No. 10 : OT Will Campbell to Bears (29:35) Top 10 Picks (30:19) No. 12: WR Luther Burden III to Cowboys (30:39) No. 15: DE Shemar Stewart to Falcons (34:57) No. 16: OT Tyler Booker to Cardinals (36:58) No. 19: S Nick Emmanwori to Buccaneers (41:28) No. 20: RB Ashton Jeanty to Broncos (46:10) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 21, 2025
2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT PART 3: Mel Kiper, Field Yates select picks 25-32!
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the first 28 selections of the 2025 NFL Draft are set, for now, following the conclusion of the Divisional Playoff round. On this episode, we Mock Draft picks 25-32! ( 0:00 ) Welcome to "First Draft" ( 2:53 ) Recapping picks 11-24 ( 4:11 ) No. 25: WR Luther Burden III to Texans ( 7:22 ) No. 26: DL Kenneth Grant to Rams ( 9:42 ) No. 27: CB Maxwell Hairston to Ravens ( 19:33 ) No. 28: OL Donovan Jackson to Lions ( 26:40 ) No. 29: DL Shemar Stewart to Commanders ( 33:03 ) No. 30: DT Tyleik Williams to Bills ( 37:31 ) No. 31: DE Donovan Ezeiruaku to Eagles ( 40:30 ) No. 32: G Tyler Booker to Chiefs ( 46:16 ) Orange Crushers of the Week ( 49:06 ) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 16, 2025
2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT PART 2: Mel Kiper, Field Yates select picks 11-24!
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the first 24 selections of the 2025 NFL Draft are set, for now, following the conclusion of the regular season and Wild Card Playoff round. On this episode, we Mock Draft picks 11-24! (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (2:45) No. 11: OL Josh Simmons to 49ers (6:05) No. 12: RB Ashton Jeanty to Cowboys (8:25) No. 13: S Malaki Starks to Dolphins (10:12) No. 14: TE Tyler Warren to Colts (14:09) No. 15: LB Mykel Williams to Falcons (16:09) No. 16: DL Mike Green to Cardinals (20:34) No. 17: CB Shavon Revel Jr. to Bengals (23:13) No. 18: OT Josh Conerly Jr to Seahawks (24:50) No. 19: LB James Pearce Jr. to Buccaneers (28:17) No. 20: TE Colston Loveland to Broncos (33:23) No. 21: DL Walter Nolen to Steelers (35:34) No. 22: DL Derrick Harmon to Chargers (39:31) No. 23: CB Benjamin Morrison to Packers (42:43) No. 24: OL Armand Membou to Vikings (45:35) Recapping picks 11-24 of First Draft: Mock 1.0 (50:00) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 09, 2025
2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT: Mel Kiper, Field Yates Select Top 10!
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the Top-18 selections of the 2025 NFL Draft are set, for now, following the conclusion of the regular season. On this episode, we Mock Draft the first 10 picks! (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (2:42) Mock Draft (3:38) Could the Titans shop No. 1 overall pick? (7:07) No. 1: QB Cam Ward to Titans (11:09) No. 2: WR/CB Travis Hunter to Browns (15:05) No. 3: QB Shedeur Sanders to Giants (22:06) No. 4: OT Will Campbell to Patriots (26:29) No. 5: Edge Abdul Carter to Jaguars (30:52) No. 6: DT Mason Graham to Raiders (35:33) No. 7: LB Jalon Walker to Jets (36:59) No. 8: CB Will Johnson to Panthers (39:18) No. 9: WR Tetairoa McMillan to Saints (40:12) No. 10: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. to Bears (43:20) Recapping NFL Mock Draft Top 10 (46:15) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 02, 2025
NFL Draft Prospect Evaluations: CFP + Bowl Games
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the most notable performances across the 2025 College Football Playoff and Bowl games. ( 0:00 ) Welcome to "First Draft" ( 1:26 ) Notre Dame vs Georgia postponed ( 2:45 ) Peach Bowl: Texas vs Arizona State ( 3:47 ) Quinn Ewers late-game herorics vs Sun Devils ( 10:26 ) The 3rd-best QB in the draft is..? ( 15:06 ) RB Cam Skattebo vs Texas ( 19:30 ) OSU WR Jeremiah Smith vs Oregon ( 22:16 ) Ashton Jeanty vs Penn State ( 26:50 ) Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders' final games ( 35:26 ) Bowl Game Ballers: TE Harold Fannin Jr. ( 37:26 ) Penn State RB Kaytron Allen ( 39:17 ) Notre Dame S Xavier Watts ( 41:12 ) South Carolina State LB Aaron Smith ( 42:49 ) Syracuse QB Kyle McCord ( 46:48 ) Orange Crushers of the Week ( 51:58 ) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 19, 2024
Field Yates' 2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0 (Part 2)
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the rest of Field's 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0! ( 0:00 ) Welcome to "First Draft" ( 0:52 ) Field Yates' 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 ( 2:39 ) No. 11: Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. to Bengals ( 10:30 ) No. 12: RB Ashton Jeanty to Cowboys ( 16:15 ) No. 15: DT Walter Nolen to 49ers ( 20:42 ) No. 18: OT Josh Simmons to Rams ( 29:09 ) No. 20: WR Luther Burden III to Commanders ( 33:45 ) No. 28: OT Cameron Williams to Eagles ( 37:39 ) No. 29: WR Emeka Egbuka to Bills ( 40:17 ) Mel's surprise-players left out of Field's Mock 2.0 ( 42:49 ) One thing Field would change about Mock 2.0 ( 45:30 ) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 12, 2024
Field Yates' 2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0
Welcome back to "First Draft" hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates. We're back to break down Field's 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0! ( 0:00 ) Welcome to "First Draft" ( 0:53 ) Field Yates' 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 ( 7:23 ) No. 1: QB Shedeur Sanders to Giants ( 9:12 ) No. 2: QB Cam Ward to Raiders ( 14:49 ) No. 3: WR/CB Travis Hunter to Patriots ( 19:40 ) No. 4: DE Abdul Carter to Panthers ( 23:27 ) No. 5: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. to Browns ( 26:20 ) No. 6: DT Mason Graham to Jets ( 30:26 ) No. 7: WR Tetairoa McMillan to Titans ( 35:03 ) No. 8: CB Will Johnson to Jaguars ( 45:01 ) Nos. 9 & 10: Will Campbell Bears, Mykel Williams to Saints ( 50:19 ) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 05, 2024
Mel Kiper & Field Yates' Top-25 prospects ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to discuss the top-25 prospects at the conclusion of the 2025 college football regular season. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (2:30) Why Travis Hunter is the nation's top prospect (12:49) Michigan DT Mason Graham (16:00) Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (20:23) Miami QB Cam Ward (25:14) Is Ashton Jeanty a no-doubt 1st-rounder? (29:42) Jonah Savaiinaea & Shemar Stewart (35:34) How should Patriots approach '25 Draft? (45:44) Carson Beck vs Quinn Ewers in SEC title game (51:47) Orange Crushers (55:14) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 27, 2024
Shedeur Sanders vs Cam Ward: Similarities & differences between nation's top QBs
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to discuss the key similarities and differences between college football's top quarterback prospects, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. Our crew runs through the most underrated players of the 2025 NFL Draft, and those who have significant ground to cover down the stretch of the regular season. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:40) Shedeur Sanders vs Cam Ward (21:08) Where would Sanders, Ward rank among '24 QB Class? (24:48) Most underrated players of 2025 NFL Draft (25:25) Nebraska DT Ty Robinson (27:34) TCU WR Jack Bech (30:21) Texas DB Jahdae Barron (32:38) Oklahoma S Billy Bowman Jr. (33:36) Players who must make up ground to close season (34:20) Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (37:59) Ohio State CB Denzel Burke (39:57) Georgia LB Mykel Williams (42:43) Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II & Georgia TE Oscar Delp (44:48) Orange Crushers of the Week (48:49) Happy Thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 21, 2024
Mel Kiper's STRONGEST & WEAKEST positions of 2025 NFL Draft class
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to discuss how the New York Giants should approach the 2025 NFL Draft following the benching of former 1st-round quarterback, Daniel Jones. Plus, we run through the strongest and weakest positions of the upcoming draft. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (0:57) How should NYG approaching '25 NFL Draft? (6:20) Will Shedeur Sanders be drafted No. 1 overall? (13:40) Will Daniel Jones get a second chance elsewhere? (22:54) The Jets' disastrous season continues (26:32) Strongest & Weakest positions of '25 NFL Draft (27:27) Running backs (30:47) Edge rushers (31:56) Defensive tackles (33:41) Tight ends (36:42) Placekicers & Punters (39:48) Weakest: Quarterbacks (43:02) Offensive tackles (45:39) Wide receivers (48:47) Orange Crushers of the week (51:08) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 14, 2024
Mel Kiper & Field Yates RE-DRAFT 2024 NFL Draft Class
Welcome back to this special edition of "First Draft." On this episode, Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates go back in time to re-draft the 2024 NFL Draft. Does Jayden Daniels go before Caleb Williams for the No. 1 overall pick? What about Malik Nabers and Marvin Harrison Jr.? (0:00) Welcome to First Draft! (2:09) 2024 NFL Re-Draft (6:15) Jayden Daniels to Chicago (10:20) Caleb Williams to Washington (20:52) Drake Maye stays in New England (22:44) Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Malik Nabers (26:00) Joe Alt stays in Los Angeles (28:59) New York Giants dilemma (32:05) Mel Kiper's Raiders-Falcons trade (40:10) Did Bears make a mistake with Rome Odunze? (41:43) Bo Nix to Minnesota over J.J. McCarthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 07, 2024
Time to Tank?! Kiper & Yates' TOP PLAYERS for NFL teams 'chasing' No. 1 pick
Welcome back to "First Draft"! hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates. We're back to discuss the "race" for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFl Draft and if teams should consider "tanking." Plus, we break down college prospects who are likely to hear their names called late in the 1st round, or on Days 2, 3 or 4. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (0:55) Evaluating NFL teams atop draft board. (3:30) What should the Vikings do with Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy? (6:27) Should the Raiders push for Shedeur Sanders? (8:26) Where would J.J. McCarthy rank in this year's QB class? (15:11) Should NFL teams consider "tanking" for No. 1 pick? (31:05) Player breakdowns: Memphis WR DeMeer Blankumsee (33:20) Miami WR Xavier Restrepo (35:15) Memphis WR Roc Taylor (36:15) TCU WR Savion Williams (38:36) Ohio State LB Cody Simon (40:40) South Carolina DT Tonka Hemingway (42:32) Orange Crushers of the Week: Toledo S Maxen Hook (45:09) Cincinnati TE Joe Royer (46:48) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2024
Are Shedeur Sanders & Cam Ward the Clear-cut BEST QBs in 2025 class?
Welcome back to "First Draft" hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates. Today, we're back to discuss the separation gap of the 2025 QB class, led by Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. Plus, the First Draft crew explain how Anthony Richardson's benching could impact the quarterbacks aiming to be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 24, 2024
First-Round Names YOU NEED TO KNOW
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., and Field Yates are back to discuss player names who will likely be selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Plus, should the Cleveland Browns draft a quarterback? They give their takes. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 17, 2024
Mel Kiper & Field Yates' MOST DIFFICULT Prospects To Evaluate
Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates discuss the most challenging 2025 NFL Draft prospects to evaluate including QBs Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders and edge rusher Mykel Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 10, 2024
Which College QB Could be the Next Jayden Daniels?
On today's episode of First Draft, Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., and Field Yates are back to evaluate the superb rookie start to Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' career and analyze which quarterback from the 2025 NFL Draft class will emulate the former LSU superstar. Plus, Mel & Field list their top players who have upped their draft stocks on their 2025 NFL Draft Big Boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 03, 2024
Mel Kiper's BOLD prediction for Jalen Milroe in the 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the importance of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe's performance in a Week 5 win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Is Milroe the new favorite to be the first quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft? Did Carson Beck hurt his stock with a lackluster first half against the Crimson Tide? Plus, Mel & Field list players who have upped their draft stocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 26, 2024
Mel Kiper's top RISERS on his NFL Mock Draft Big Board
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the importance of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe's matchup against the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs. Plus, Mel & Field list their top players who have upped their draft stocks on their 2025 NFL Draft Big Boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 19, 2024
Mel Kiper's Top 3 QBs, WRs & DBs ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the Top 3 quarterbacks, wide receivers and defensive backs ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Where do players like Carson Beck, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan and Will Johnson land on Kiper's Big Board? Plus, we're answering fan questions on the latest draft buzz and football storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 12, 2024
Mel's Big Board: Is Quinn Ewers the New TOP Dog?
Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down Mel's first big board of the year, Quinn Ewers' impressive performance against Michigan, and discuss how Shedeur Sanders' performance against Nebraska impacts his draft stock. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 05, 2024
QB Watch & X-Factors For The 2025 Draft
Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down the QB's you need to keep your eye on for this college football season who could be at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft before talking some potential X-Factor players to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 29, 2024
Mel's 2024 NFL Draft Grades
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. are here to give their 2024 NFL Draft Grades breaking down who won the draft and who could make the biggest impact right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 25, 2024
NFL Draft Live Show In Detroit
Field Yates is joined by our NFL experts and draft analysts including Mina Kimes, Laura Rutledge, Domonique Foxworth and Matt Miller to give one final preview of the 2024 NFL Draft live in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 22, 2024
Final BIGGEST Questions For 2024 Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give their hottest takes and answer some of the most pressing questions in the last week of the NFL Draft. Plus, Field and Mel give out their favorite guys you may see later in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 18, 2024
Biggest Value Draft Picks
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the biggest potential value draft picks as we approach 1 week until the 2024 NFL Draft. Who could be a massive steal for your team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 15, 2024
Latest 3-Round Mock Reaction
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. get you ready for the draft as it is just 9 days away with the most interesting picks from their latest 3-Round Mock Draft after they tackle the players who have moved up the most since the start of the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 11, 2024
2024 Mega Mock Draft
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller tackle our first Mega Mock Draft of 2024 as the guys select an ultimate team of their favorite prospects in this snake draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 08, 2024
Biggest 2024 Draft Questions, Predictions & Sleepers
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give their hottest takes and answer some of the most pressing questions ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft including who could be the biggest steal of the draft and the hardest prospects to rank this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 04, 2024
Field's Latest 2-Round Mock Draft Reaction
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down Fields latest 2-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft reaction including some of the toughest players to place and Mel's biggest questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 01, 2024
Mel's Big Board: Top-25 NFL Draft Prospects
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the Top-25 players in the draft according to Mel's Big Board inlcuding how high each QB in this class ranks and which players are truly the best in the 2024 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 28, 2024
Best WR In Class & Potentnial Late Round Stars
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give their takes on the best WR in the 2024 NFL Draft class before tackling some late round prospects who are not getting enough attention with major upside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 25, 2024
2024 NFL Draft Strategy
Daniel Dopp and Mel Kiper Jr. play 'Armchair GM' for the Chiefs, the Lions and several other teams as Mel tackles the biggest need for each of these teams heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 21, 2024
Mel's 2024 NFL Mock Draft 3.0
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to Mel's 2024 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 including who pops in the Top 5 of the draft before Field talks some of the picks he is most interested in including how high Brock Bowers has climbed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 18, 2024
Mel Reacts To Field's 'Mini' Mock Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to the draft ramifications of the Justin Fields trade before Mel breaks down his thoughts on Field's 'Mini' Mock Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 14, 2024
Free Agency Impact On Draft & Pro Day Reaction
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down their key takeaways from free agency including how some major signings will impact the upcoming draft before talking Field's reactions to his Pro Day visits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 11, 2024
Mel Answers The 10 BIGGEST Draft Questions
Daniel Dopp and Mel Kiper Jr. break down the 10 biggest questions NFL teams need to ask themselves when evaluating the talent in this draft class. Plus, Mel's tells us what players are beginning to separate from the rest of the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 07, 2024
QB Analysis & Field's Top 50
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down how they see where the QB's stand in this draft class before diving into Field's Top 50 list including some players rising up quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 04, 2024
2024 NFL Combine Reaction
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to the 2024 NFL Combine including the players who raised or lowered their stock and talk the most loaded position groups in this draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 29, 2024
Mel’s 2024 Mock Draft 2.0
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle Mel's 2024 Mock Draft 2.0 including what he changed from his 1st mock and what the hardest picks were to decide on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 26, 2024
Mini Mock Draft 2.0
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. select their top 12 picks for the 2024 NFL Draft in our 'Mini Mock' for today. Find out how many QB's could be going in the top 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 22, 2024
Trade Options For Justin Fields & Hardest Players To Rank
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle some potential trade options around the league for Bears' QB Justin Fields before talking Mel's toughest guys to rank in this draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 19, 2024
Unknown Prospects To Watch In 2024
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the players you need to know that could climb up the draft board this year who aren't getting enough attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 15, 2024
Field's 1st Mock Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down Field's 1st ever NFL Mock Draft including Mel's grade, their biggest disagreements and who should be taken at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 12, 2024
Mel's Biggest 2024 Draft Sleepers
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle Mel's biggest sleepers heading into the 2024 NFL Draft at every position. Find out who could become a massive draft day steal and some players you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 08, 2024
Best Safeties & Potential Draft Day Trades
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. talk how the Chiefs & 49ers should approach the draft after the Super Bowl before talking the best safeties in the 2024 draft class. Plus, some potential draft day trades to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 05, 2024
How New Coaches Will Impact The Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down the draft strategy for every new NFL head coach and how that will impact who to draft this season. Plus, how will Harbaugh approach the draft in his first year and is it possible for Caleb Williams to land in DC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 02, 2024
Biggest 2024 Senior Bowl Risers & Fallers
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the biggest risers and fallers from the 2024 Senior Bowl including some star defenders and elite offensive talent. Plus, Mel goes off script! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 29, 2024
Top 10 Prospects In The 2024 NFL Draft
ESPN's Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the Top 10 Prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft including some incredibly exciting offensive talent who could help teams light up the scoreboard as soon as next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 25, 2024
10 BIGGEST Questions For The 2024 NFL Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle their 10 biggest questions heading into the 2024 NFL Draft including what the Bears should do at QB, who is the most NFL ready player and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 22, 2024
Mel's Mock Draft 1.0 For 2024
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to Mel's Mock Draft 1.0 for the 2024 NFL Draft including some surprising shakeups towards the top of the draft and some interesting quarterback selections in the 1st round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 18, 2024
Top 10 WR's For 2024 NFL Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the Top 10 WR's in the 2024 NFL Draft class including why this may be the deepest classes we have and how much talent can be found throughout the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 15, 2024
Previewing The Top 10 Picks Of The 2024 NFL Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the Top 10 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft including how many QB's we may see selected and what trades could potentially change everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 11, 2024
Field's Latest Top 25 NFL Draft Rankings
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. pick apart Field's Top 25 player rankings for the 2024 draft class including who may continue to climb up the rankings and where Mel agrees & disagrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 09, 2024
CFP National Championship Reaction & Mel's Top 25
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to the biggest draft risers and fallers from the CFP National Championship game including what players could be high 1st round draft picks this spring. Plus, we dive into Mel's Top 25 for the 2024 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 28, 2023
Mel & Field Tackle The 2024 QB Draft Class
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down the 2024 QB draft class including if anyone could challenge for the top spot and who could be a late round selection with NFL starter potential before talking who to watch out for in the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 14, 2023
Mel’s Latest 2024 Draft Big Board
ESPN's Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle Mel’s latest 2024 Big Board including how to rank a historically good WR class, who could overtake Drake Maye for the 2nd best QB, some major upside players and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 29, 2023
Field Yates' Debut Draft Rankings Reaction
ESPN's Field Yates and Jordan Reid break down Field Yates’ first NFL draft rankings for the 2024 class including tackling some major risers at QB and WR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 14, 2023
Updated QB Hot Board & Potential Draft Risers
Field Yates is joined by ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid to unpack Jordan's latest NFL Draft QB Hot Board for the top 14 quarterback draft prospects before talking some players with the most potential to increase their draft stock down the stretch of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 25, 2023
Midseason 2024 Mock Draft Reaction
Field Yates welcomes ESPN’s Jordan Reid and Matt Miller to break down Jordan’s latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft including the 3 guys who are locked into the Top 3 picks, where some teams can find WR value and the deepest position group in the draft. 2:45 1. Chicago Bears (via CAR): Caleb Williams, QB, USC 5:20 2. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State 7:45 3. Denver Broncos: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina 10:20 4. New York Giants: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State 13:10 5. Chicago Bears: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama 15:09 6. Washington Commanders: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame 17:11 7. New England Patriots: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia 19:55 8. Las Vegas Raiders: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama 22:15 9. Green Bay Packers: JC Latham, OT, Alabama 24:20 10. Tennessee Titans: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson 26:10 11. Indianapolis Colts: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State 27:55 13. Cincinnati Bengals: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington 30:00 16. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU): Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois 31:50 24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State 34:20 30. Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona 36:08 32. Kansas City Chiefs: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 04, 2023
Top QB's For The 2024 Draft
Field Yates is joined by ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid to unpack Jordan's breakdown of the top 14 quarterbacks from his NFL Draft QB Hot Board before talking some of their biggest draft board risers so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 30, 2023
2024 Preseason Mock Draft Reaction
Field Yates is joined by ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid to unpack Matt's 2024 Preseason Mock Draft including what major college stars could be first-round picks and some players who you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 01, 2023
Mel & Todd's 2023 NFL Draft Grades
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay break down the best picks, the biggest sleeper selections and all of the draft day trades. Then, the crew grades how each team filled their needs in this years draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 24, 2023
2023 NFL Draft Preview
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. get you set for Kansas City's NFL Draft with everything you need to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 19, 2023
Mel & Todd's 2023 3-Round Mock Draft
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay break down where they think every pick will land in the first three rounds of this years draft including key players who will go off the board earlier than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 12, 2023
Drafting Our 2023 Super Teams
Field Yates welcomes ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Matt Miller and Jordan Reid as they draft their 2023 NFL Draft Super Team. Who will finish with the best lineup from this years draft class? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 06, 2023
Todd McShay's 2 Round Mock Draft
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. dive into Todd's recent mock. It's a 2-round, 63 pick mock draft where 5 QBs are drafted in the first round and a record breaking number of Tight Ends are off the board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 28, 2023
Best QB's In The 2023 NFL Draft
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. discuss what Todd took away from the QB pro-days before breaking down some of the top picks on the defensive side of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 21, 2023
Mel Kiper's 2023 Mock Draft 3.0
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. dive into Mel’s latest Mock Draft 3.0 including 4 QBs going in the first 5 picks and a RB who could have a monster rookie season on an AFC contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 15, 2023
Rodgers To The Jets? Free Agency Reaction
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay react to all the news coming out of the first few days of NFL free agency and discuss how these moves impact the upcoming draft. Plus, what could the significance be of Aaron Rodgers going to the Jets. Finally, Todd spotlights a couple of players you need to know as the draft approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 08, 2023
Todd McShay's 2023 Mock Draft 3.0
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. break down Todd's latest Mock Draft 3.0 including the biggest risers on his board. Then the crew takes a look at potential trade ideas for teams looking for a franchise QB and the players who impressed the most at the NFL Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 28, 2023
Mel Kiper's 2023 Mock Draft 2.0
Field Yates & Mel Kiper Jr. are here to break down Mel's latest NFL Mock Draft 2.0 including some huge trades at the top. Then, they talk what the top college prospects have to prove at the combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 15, 2023
Todd McShay's 2023 Mock Draft 2.0
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay break down Todd's latest Mock Draft 2.0, including some key trades early on. Then, Field and Mel give their insights on the top college prospects and what team is the best fit for them in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 08, 2023
Senior Bowl Recap
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. & Todd McShay dive into our favorite time of year, draft season! On this episode we discuss everything we saw last weekend in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl. We kick things off with the most eye catching players, the biggest disappointments, and we finish up with Mel going Off Script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 25, 2023
Top 5 Pick Projections & Best WR Prospects For 2023
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. & Todd McShay dive into our favorite time of year, draft season! We'll kick things off with Mel giving his latest projected top-five selections in the upcoming draft. Could the Seahawks actually be thinking QB? Is Jalen Carter to the Bears essentially a lock? Then we'll breakdown a deep WR class, could four receivers be taken in the first round? Finally, who are two RBs that Todd McShay could see coming off the board in the first round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 18, 2023
The Best Quarterbacks In The 2023 NFL Draft
First Draft is back! Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. & Todd McShay dive into our favorite time of year, draft season! On this episode, a look back at the CFP, discuss what the theme of the 2023 NFL Draft is and who the top QBs on the draft board are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 25, 2022
Every NFC Team’s Draft Needs
Field Yates is joined by Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. to break down the draft needs for all of the teams in the NFC ahead of the NFL Draft this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 18, 2022
Every AFC Team’s Draft Needs
Field Yates is joined by Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. to break down the draft needs for all of the teams in the AFC ahead of the NFL Draft this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 15, 2022
Special Superteams Draft
Jason Fitz has a full house as Todd McShay, Mel Kiper Jr, Matt Miller and Jordan Reid get together to draft out their own starting roster from this year’s draft class ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. Find out who came away with the best team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 11, 2022
Mel’s 2-Round Mock Reaction, Todd’s Player Spotlight
Jason Fitz sits in for Field Yates to chat with Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. as they break down Mel’s 2-round mock, including which prospects have been the hardest to figure out within the first 64 picks. Plus, Todd spotlights a few prospects that have caught his eye while watching tape, especially a stud to watch out for on Day 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 07, 2022
Todd’s Latest Mock Draft, Teams With Biggest Needs
Jason Fitz, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay react to Todd’s latest Mock Draft as he defends his picks to Mel. Then Matt Miller and Jordan Reid tackle the teams with the biggest draft day needs in each division across the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 04, 2022
Day 2 Prospects To Watch
Jason Fitz sits in for Field Yates to chat with Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. as they offer up a deep dive into which Day 2 prospects we need to keep an eye on for the NFL Draft. Plus, our experts talk the DeVante Parker trade and how it could impact the Patriots’ draft strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 31, 2022
QB’s Under Pressure, GM Mock Draft
Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay talk what QB is under the most pressure to perform this season. Then Jason Fitz chats with Mike Tannenbaum about his General Manager Mock Draft, where he acted as each squad's GM for the 1st Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 28, 2022
Consensus Mock Draft 3.5
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. team up to give out their consensus top 10 picks in NFL Mock Draft 3.5. Should the Lions take Malik Willis or Kyle Hamilton? What is the impact of the Tyreek Hill trade? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 24, 2022
QB Pro Day Evaluations
Field Yates and Todd McShay break down Todd’s notes from his Pro Day travels. McShay tells us why Kenny Pickett had something he set out to prove, what he learned about Malik Willis beyond his physical attributes, how Matt Corral has progressed since his injury and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 21, 2022
Blockbuster NFL Trades Shake Up The Draft
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to the Deshaun Watson and Davante Adams trades before breaking down the impact both will have on the draft. Plus, the guys discuss how injuries will alter the draft stock for a few players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 14, 2022
Draft Impact Of Brady News & Big QB Signings
Kevin Negandhi, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. react to Tom Brady coming out of his brief retirement before talking how the Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz trades will impact the draft this April. Plus, a look at how Todd's Mock Draft 3.0 has changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 10, 2022
Standouts From The NFL Combine
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. empty their notebooks with final thoughts from the NFL Combine. Then, Field is joined by ESPN’s Jordan Reid to talk what players soared up draft boards in Indianapolis, including reaction to some speedy 40 times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 07, 2022
NFL Combine Reaction 2022
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. break down all the action from the NFL combine including which prospects stock went up and down. Plus, Mel and Todd assess some of their favorite pass catchers in this year’s draft before reacting to two defensive players who put on excellent performances and QB’s who made a statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 28, 2022
NFL Combine Preview 2022
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. preview what to expect from the NFL Combine and take a closer look at some teams drafting outside of the top 10 including which players they could target. Plus, Kiper and McShay break down some big decisions in the draft for teams like the Eagles, Cardinals and Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 24, 2022
Key Round 1 Picks, Tape Standouts
Todd McShay is joined by Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench to talk the most interesting picks to watch in the 1st Round, the Top 5 players who stand out on tape, pick apart Todd’s Mock Draft 2.0 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 21, 2022
Reacting To Todd’s Mock Draft 2.0
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. break down Todd’s Mock Draft 2.0 including what picks Mel thinks Todd should reevaluate. Then, the guys react to the "Armchair GM's" from Twitter and defend their selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 17, 2022
Best Positional Groups In The Draft, Bengals Preview
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. debate what the strongest positional groups are in this draft heading into the NFL Combine. Then, ESPN Bengals Reporter Ben Baby joins Field Yates to break down what Cincinnati can do in the draft to boost their Super Bowl roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 14, 2022
Super Bowl Recap, Trading 1st Round Picks
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. review Super Bowl 56 and project the draft options for both the Rams and Bengals this year. Then, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper sit in the GM seat and highlight the teams that traded away their first-round picks for the upcoming draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 10, 2022
Steelers’ QB Draft Plans, Senior Bowl Standouts
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. debate what the Steelers may do in the draft to replace Big Ben going forward. Then, ESPN’s Jordan Reid joins Field Yates to break down what he saw from the Senior Bowl including what players are jumping up on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 07, 2022
Senior Bowl Recap
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. break down who improved their draft stock at the Senior Bowl and who disappointed. Plus, the guys highlight some hidden gems who stood out during the Senior Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 03, 2022
Matt Corral’s Draft Stock, Senior Bowl Report
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. break down how Matt Corral’s injury will impact his draft stock and why Mel has him as a 1st Round QB. Then, Field Yates is joined by ESPN’s Jordan Reid from the Senior Bowl to talk which prospects are standing out and which prospects need to show more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 31, 2022
Senior Bowl Deep Dive, QB Class Comparisons
Field Yates, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. do a deep dive into the players to watch at the Senior Bowl this week. Plus, with 5 quarterbacks ready to showcase their skills on Saturday, our guys offer up NFL comparisons and the best team fits for each player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 27, 2022
2022 QB Draft Preview, 1st & 2nd Pick Breakdown
Jason Fitz, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. dive into the QB’s that will be attending the Senior Bowl this year including Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell and Carson Strong. Then, Field Yates previews the Jags first overall pick with Mike DiRocco and the Lions second overall pick with Eric Woodyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 24, 2022
Mel’s Mock 1.0 Reaction, Senior Bowl Preview
Jason Fitz sits in for Field Yates with Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. to react to Mel’s Mock 1.0 and the Twitter backlash for all 32 picks. Plus, our crew discusses their updated positional ranks as Logan Hall climbs the ladder ahead of the Senior Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 20, 2022
Breaking Down Teams With Multiple 1st Round Picks
Field Yates is joined by Mel Kiper Jr and Jordan Reid to break down the options in the 2022 NFL Draft for four teams with multiple first round picks. Mel talks the Eagles before Jordan covers the Lions, Jets and Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 17, 2022
Top Prospects From Mel's Mock Draft 1.0
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down Mel’s favorite draft picks from his NFL Mock Draft 1.0 including which players are moving up on the draft list and where to expect the QB's to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 12, 2022
CFP Takeaways & Top 5 Mock Draft
Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Field Yates are back! The guys share their big takeaways from the CFP National Championship game, preview the Top 5 of the draft with a way too early mini mock draft and discuss the declaration deadline and who might still return to school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 08, 2021
Supercuts presents Moments That Matter - Bowl Previews & Draft Primer
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Field Yates discuss their favorite prospects from the Cotton Bowl Classic & Orange Bowl and tackle questions from their 2022 NFL Draft primer coumn including who should go No. 1 overall and what to make of this year's QB draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 18, 2021
Introducing 'Man in the Arena'
Whether you love him or hate him or are somehow completely indifferent, you’ve probably spent at least some of the last 20 years thinking about Tom Brady. Brady has altered friendships, families and communities. He’s changed the trajectory of careers and reputations, enabled fairy tale dreams to be both realized and dashed. 'Man In the Arena' is a new 10-part series from ESPN and Religion of Sports that looks at those two decades of Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in the arena and those outside. Host Gotham Chopra grapples with these big themes, while grounding the podcast in his personal relationship with Tom and his journey from a Brady fan to Tom’s friend. Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3FgQalz), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3c6q4oB), or search 'Man In the Arena' wherever you're listening now.
Tue, May 04, 2021
2021 NFL Draft Recap
It is the final podcast of the draft season! Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Field Yates talk what teams had the best and worst drafts, the pick that was the biggest reach and answer your Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 26, 2021
32-Team NFL Draft Preview
Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Field Yates break down all 32 NFL teams' draft capital & roster needs heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 26, 2021
The Man Who Invented the NFL Draft: Being Mel Kiper Jr.
The NFL Draft is American institution. And for the past 40 years, the unmistakable voice of that institution has been Mel Kiper Jr. His “Big Board” and mock drafts have become a rite of spring, a yearly ritual that signals your team will soon be “on the clock.” It is a remarkable climb for someone who used a typewriter to compile draft reports as a teenager, before the NFL Draft was even televised. Mel joins the show to explain how he helped turn his personal obsession into a national obsession…and made us all draft nerds in the process.
Tue, April 20, 2021
Mel & Todd's 3 Round GM Mock Draft
The guys break down their latest 3 round mock draft, Mel a GM for the odd picks, Todd a GM for the even picks, by discussing their thought process in drafting for each team, including a trade between the Lions and Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 13, 2021
Mel's Mock 4.0 & Todd's All-Satellite Team
The guys dive into two of Todd McShay's All-Satellite team with Tutu Atwell and D'Wayne Eskridge and break down Mel Kiper Jr's two round Mock Draft 4.0 with two more trades. Plus, McShay shares the wisdom a young coach Belichick bestowed upon him many years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 06, 2021
Darnold Trade & Full 22 Rookie Draft
Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Field Yates breakdown the Jets decision to trade Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers and what it means for both franchises. Plus, Kiper and McShay go head-to-head by draft dueling 22-man superteams of NFL prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 30, 2021
Impact Of Draft Trades
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates discuss last week’s draft trade frenzy and how it impacts the 49ers, Dolphins and Eagles. Plus, what does this mean for the rest of the first round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 23, 2021
Mel's Mock Draft 3.0
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates discuss the free agency moves since last week before breaking down Mel's Mock Draft 3.0 including the biggest changes on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 18, 2021
Free Agency Frenzy
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates discuss the ripple effects of Drew Brees retiring, how free agency signings have impacted draft plans for teams and what the free agent receivers mean for this year’s draft at WR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 09, 2021
Franchise Tag Deadline, Highest Graded QB's Ever
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates discuss how committing to Jalen Hurts changes the draft strategy for the Eagles, how Detroit's decision not to tag Kenny Golladay will impact the Lions' draft, reaction to Todd's latest Mock Draft and Mel's highest graded QB's ever leading up to the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 02, 2021
J.J. Watt Signing, Mel's Mock Draft 2.0
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates break down J.J. Watt signing with Arizona, Mel’s Mock Draft 2.0 featuring trades for the first time ever and how the '20 & '21 QB class stack up against each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 23, 2021
Carson Wentz Trade, Updated Big Board
Mel Kiper and Field Yates break down the Carson Wentz trade, if the Eagles should look at a QB at #6 overall and their thoughts on Todd's updated big board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 16, 2021
Lawrence's Pro Day, Players On The Rise
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates give us an update on Trevor Lawrence’s Pro Day, talk what will happen with the 2nd overall pick and players on the rise on Mel’s Big Board at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 09, 2021
Draft Season Begins
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates breakdown why the Bucs dominated the Super Bowl and dive into Todd's latest mock draft and why he has four QBs coming off the board with the first four picks. Plus, what does the Carson Wentz trade market look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 02, 2021
The Senior Bowl's Most Improved
Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Field Yates break down everything they learned from the Senior Bowl, including which prospects helped themselves the most heading into the NFL Draft. Plus, could the Lions still look to draft a QB at No. 7 after the Stafford-Goff trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 28, 2021
Senior Bowl Updates
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates break down the latest from the Senior Bowl, which prospects have the most to gain this week, why Mac Jones made the right decision in participating and Mel dives into his first mock draft of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 19, 2021
2021 NFL Combine Concerns
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and Field Yates share their concerns going into this year's NFL Combine, Chris Olave's decision to return to Ohio State, and what kind of draft pick compensation will the Texans get with a potential Deshaun Watson trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 12, 2021
CFP Championship Breakdown
Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Field Yates break down the National Championship game, talk Justin Fields and if he should go back to school or declare for the NFL Draft, why Najee Harris is the clear #1 RB in this class and the elite skills of Devonta Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 05, 2021
Mock Draft Teasers
First Draft welcomes in Field Yates to join Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay as the new host of the podcast as they discuss how difficult the evaluation process has been during a COVID-19 affected season, what they learned from a weekend of bowl games, what the Jets should do at #2, as well as a few teasers from McShay’s upcoming mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 29, 2020
Most Underrated Picks
Mel Kiper Jr and Chris Sprow go through all 32 teams and name the most underrated player selected by each team in last week's draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 24, 2020
NFL Draft: Round One Reveals
Round one of the 2020 NFL Draft is in the books! The virtual draft made us extremely familiar with Commissioner Roger Goodell's basement, and quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa have found new homes in Cincinnati and Miami, respectively. Mike Golic Jr. reacts to all of the standout moments from the first night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 23, 2020
NFL Draft Day Drama
The NFL Draft is finally here! Tonight, all of the big questions will be answered. Questions like, how is this online format going to work? Even if there are no hackers, how will teams make decisions remotely, with no war room? What will the draft board possibly look like at the end of round one? ESPN's Field Yates breaks down draft strategies and potential complications. Plus, he previews some big names he expects to be picked in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 22, 2020
Tiger King: Joe Burrow's Journey to the Bengals
"With the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...Joe Burrow, quarterback, LSU." It's a sentence we'll most likely hear this Thursday night. What kind of pressure -- and team -- is Cincy about to thrust upon the Heisman Trophy-winning star? ESPN's Ben Baby digs deep into Burrow's football story to find out. Plus, he sets the scene in Ohio, where a long history of disappointment has left Bengals fans hungry for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 21, 2020
NFL Draft Props
Mel Kiper and Chris Sprow break down their favorite 2020 NFL Draft prop bets including how many QBs go in the first round and who goes first between Love & Herbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 21, 2020
Jerry Jeudy's Road to the NFL Draft
Poised to be the No. 1 wide receiver picked in this year's NFL Draft, Alabama's Jerry Jeudy is sought after for his speed and explosiveness. He has also endured family tragedy alongside football success. Following the loss of his 7-year-old sister, Jeudy became a college star, and is now preparing to enter the NFL. Ahead of Thursday's first round, ESPN's Liz Merrill shares Jeudy's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 20, 2020
ESPN Daily's 2020 NFL Draft Preview
With live competitions mostly canceled, the 2020 NFL Draft is not only happening this Thursday, but it's rallying the sports world in an even bigger way than usual. We'll find out where prospects like QBs Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jordan Love will land, and we'll see a whole new approach as draft prospects work from home like so many of us. ESPN analyst (and pumpkin-pie-for-breakfast lover) Mel Kiper Jr. has covered the draft for decades. He breaks down this year's draft class, explains which teams could actually benefit from a remote draft, and how it could all go down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 20, 2020
The Godfather, The Original
Mel Kiper, Jr. joins Kevin Negandhi on the week of the NFL Draft to discuss what a virtual draft process means for talent evaluation, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert, the abundance of high-end defensive talent, how he nearly landed a job with the Colts early in his career and urging Frank Caliendo to do a Todd McShay impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 16, 2020
Kiper's Sleepers
This week's podcast is all about #KiperSleepers. The guys discuss over 50 prospects in this rapid fire breakdown of Day 3 rookies who could make an impact in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 13, 2020
7th Round Pick Spouse
Todd McShay joins Kevin Negandhi to talk NFL draft. The guys discuss how the NFL is handling the draft process during a pandemic, the two things every team is worried about, the latest on the class of quarterbacks, a $5,000 Jordan Love bet (11:06), the three things that distinguish Joe Burrow (19:44) and players no one is talking about. Plus, Todd on his relationship with Mel Kiper, Jr. (36:06), the skit he did with Frank Caliendo and reporting on the draft from an empty house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 08, 2020
Dueling Superteams
Mel and Todd breakdown their latest superteams mock draft which is comprised entirely of rookies! See more on their rosters at ESPN.com: https://es.pn/3eaBZBs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 26, 2020
Mock Draft 3.0
Todd McShay and Daniel Dopp break down Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 3.0 by discussing what he got right and what he got wrong. Plus, a bunch of listener questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 11, 2020
Most Interesting Prospects & AFC South
The crew discuss the most interesting prospects in the draft, including Jalen Hurts and Jonathan Taylor, plus a full breakdown of the AFC South's draft needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 05, 2020
Post-Combine & NFC South
The guys recap their Combine takeaways including Isaiah Simmons and potential 2nd round QBs. Plus, breaking down what each NFC South squad should do in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 24, 2020
The Combine Is Here
It's the week of the NFL Combine and Todd, Mel and Chris preview what to expect this week and what really matters from the combine. They also chat about past players that had combines that stood out. Plus, the guys discuss what Mel is like when on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 20, 2020
Tua or False & NFC East
The guys play a game of "Tua or False" after Kiper mocked him at #3 in his latest mock draft. Plus, a full breakdown of the draft needs for the entire NFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 12, 2020
The Tua Mystery & AFC East
The guys breakdown the latest on Tua Tagovailoa and discuss which teams could be in play for him this April. Plus, breaking down each team's draft needs from the AFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 07, 2020
Biggest Differences
Chris Sprow ask Mel and Todd their biggest differences in early round prospects, which one was REALLY the highest on Terry McLaurin last year and a robust mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 28, 2020
Senior Bowl, QB Tiers & Lost Cell Phones
Todd opens with a story about losing his cell phone at the Senior Bowl, we discuss the biggest risers and fallers from Mobile, did Justin Herbert's performance answer all the questions, the Jordan Love mystery and who is NFL comp is. Plus, we breakdown our current QB tiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 16, 2020
Is Burrow NFL Ready?
The crew discusses if Joe Burrow solidified his status as the #1 pick in the 2020 NFL draft, if Chase Young is as good as the Bosas', at what pick will the draft get interesting and #FirstDraft questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 18, 2019
McShay's First Mock, Burrow's Rise
Todd, Mel & Chris break down McShay's first mock draft including Joe Burrow's rise to the top (1:35), Chase Young's talent (26:50) and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 28, 2019
Draft Recap
Mel, Todd and Chris break down everything from the draft and answer your mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 22, 2019
Propped Up
Mel, Todd and Chris throw around some draft related prop bets (3:02) and empty the mailbag (38:20) in the last podcast before the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 22, 2019
The Future Is Now
Adam Schefter talks to Mel Kiper Jr.& Todd McShay about their impressions of this year's draft and their favorite draft memories (:54). Plus, Evan Kaplan dives into the statistical trends (40:37) and Adam catches up with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins (46:55) and Stanford's Bryce Love (54:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 16, 2019
Mel's Guy, Todd's Guy
Mel Kiper Jr, Todd McShay and Chris Sprow select their favorite players in the Draft by position including QB (3:40), RB (5:25) and WR (8:00). Plus, your Mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 10, 2019
Grade "A" Mock Drafts
Kiper, McShay and Sprow discuss what the Cardinals might do with Rosen, and break down their Grade A mock drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 03, 2019
Dueling Mocks
Mel, Todd & Chris compare their latest mock drafts, have an epic disagreement on one top QB prospect (21:05) and more. Plus, they preview the draft strategy for the Ravens (27:33), Steelers (31:58), Browns (35:46) and Bengals (38:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 28, 2019
Let's Make A Deal?
Mel, Todd & Chris break down the trade possibilities that make the most sense for teams leading up to the draft (:50), break down the draft strategy for the Cowboys (22:44), Eagles (27:12), Redskins (34:16) and Giants (39:13), and answer your mailbag questions (44:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 27, 2019
Mel Kiper Jr.
Russillo talks draft with Mel Kiper Jr. including the biggest disagreement he and McShay have, plus the first life advice guest joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 19, 2019
Mega-Mailbag
Mel, Todd & Chris take a deep dive into the mailbag to answer a variety of questions. Plus, they examine the draft strategy for the Texans (30:29), Colts (35:22), Titans (42:01) and Jaguars (46:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 14, 2019
Ripple Effects
Mel, Todd & Chris discuss Kyler Murray's pro day (1:13), examine free agency's impact on the draft (11:49) and break down the draft strategy for the Bears (32:26), Vilkings (37:38), Packers (42:04) and Lions (45:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 05, 2019
Combine Review
Mel, Todd & Chris discuss what they took away from the combine, who made the best impression & more (1:34). Plus, they look at the draft strategy for the Chiefs (31:41), Chargers (36:32), Broncos (39:26) and Raiders (44:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 28, 2019
From The Combine
Mel, Todd & Chris share their combine memories (:58), break down the players with the most on the line at this year's event (4:34) and discuss the Draft strategy for the Saints (21:59), Falcons (25:07), Panthers (28:03) and Bucs (30:17). Plus, the guys dig into a mega combine mailbag (33:54). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 20, 2019
Agents of Change
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay & Chris Sprow debate whether it's smarter to build through free agency or the Draft THIS season (1:34), share their draft strategy for the Cardinals (25:41), 49ers (30:24), Seahawks (37:54) and Rams (42:38) and answer your #FirstDraft mailbag questions (49:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 15, 2019
You Remind Me Of...
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay & Chris Sprow discuss comps for this year's top prospects (1:34) and break down the draft needs for the Jets (18:15), Bills (25:11), Dolphins (32:56) and Patriots (40:30). Plus, they answer your #FirstDraft mailbag questions (49:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 07, 2019
Todd's Mock
Todd, Mel & Chris break down McShay's latest mock draft, examine potential first round QBs (2:04), go rapid-fire (18:43) and answer your mailbag questions (33:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 30, 2019
Choose Your Weapon
Mel, Todd & Chris break down the best offensive weapons in this year's draft at RB (1:10), WR (16:51), TE (23:03) and more. Plus, your #FirstDraft mailbag questions (32:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 23, 2019
Senioritis
Todd McShay, Mel Kiper Jr. & Chris Sprow discuss the QB's who could make a splash at the draft (1:25), share their observations about players at the Senior Bowl (17:09), talk about some under-the-radar talent (23:44) and more. Plus, a loaded mailbag (35:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 17, 2019
Mel's First Mock
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay & Chris Sprow discuss Mel's first mock draft of the season, focus on Kyler Murray's potential (4:00), where the best skill position players will land (22:55), if this is the year the Patriots shoot for Tom Brady's NEXT heir apparent (28:00) and more. Plus, the guys run through a big mailbag (34:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 06, 2018
First Glance
Mel, Todd & Chris Sprow discuss the prospects they're keeping an eye on early this college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 01, 2018
Kiper, McShay and A.J. Green
Before chatting with Bengals WR A.J. Green about his offseason and Cincy's draft class (29:35), Adam Schefter dishes with Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay about their draft grades, what to look forward to next season, the majesty of breakfast for dinner and much more (:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 30, 2018
Draft Recap
Mel, Todd and Chris put a bow on the 2018 draft by going through the best picks of all seven rounds, making their ROY picks, discussing the QB fits and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 23, 2018
Draft Buzz
Mel, Todd and Chris discuss all of the buzz that they're hearing around the league as the first round gets closer, and Mel keeps it VERY real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 23, 2018
Who is Baker Mayfield
Marty talks with Heisman trophy winner and draft prospect Baker Mayfield about the highs and lows of his career. Plus, Ryan McGee joined Marty to chat about Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 20, 2018
The Perfect Mock
Mel and Todd alternate first round picks for all 32 teams to create the "perfect" mock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 11, 2018
Josh Rosen wants NEXT
In an exclusive interview, the would-be franchise QB goes deep on the NCAA, contemplates the fate of the planet and answers the critics who think he's radioactive. By Sam Alipour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 10, 2018
NFL Draft Prop Bets
Mel, Todd & Chris discuss several over/under prop bets from the NFL Draft including, QB's RB's and WR's drafted in the 1st & 2nd round, how many Alabama players will be drafted in the 1st round and more. Plus, the guys answer your mail bag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 05, 2018
Patriot Games
Mel, Todd & Chris discuss what the Patriots could be up to after their most recent deal (1:00). Plus, they examine the strategy for the Browns (24:16), Bengals (29:46), Ravens (33:44) and Steelers (38:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 29, 2018
Is it worth it?
Mel, Todd and Chris discuss what Odell Beckham Jr.'s value is in terms of draft capital (:45). Plus, they break down the draft strategy of the 49ers (25:40), Cardinals (30:50), Seahawks (34:32) and Rams (37:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 19, 2018
Jet Stream
Mel, Todd & Chris break down the impact of the Jets moving up to No. 3 and more (1:53). Plus, they break down the strategy for the Broncos (28:04), Raiders (32:36), Chargers (34:26) & Chiefs (37:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 12, 2018
Domino Effect
Mel, Todd & Chris discuss the impact of a whirlwind weekend on their draft projections. Plus, a deep dive on the strategies of the Bucs (33:28), Falcons (39:10), Panthers (42:17) and Saints (45:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 05, 2018
Money Makers
Mel, Todd and Chris do a complete recap of the scouting combine, discuss the "money makers" from the weekend, and break down the strategy for the Colts (26:01), Texans (29:25), Titans (32:14) and Jaguars (36:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 27, 2018
Combine Preview
Todd McShay, Mel Kiper Jr., and Chris Sprow break down everything to watch for at the combine (:56) and examine the approach for the Bears (27:59), Packers (33:10), Lions (37:17) and Vikings (41:59). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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