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sports28 days ago•5 min saved

Raiders Hit Draft Board Gold with McCoy, Mendoza, Yates Says

ESPN’s Field Yates praised the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft as highly productive, noting they landed six of his top 109 players (including Jermod McCoy at 101 and Fernando Mendoza) along with several complementary picks, signaling strong value and good alignment between the coaching staff and front office. Mel Kiper also liked the class but questioned the receiver group, making the overall takeaway that Vegas found top-board value and depth that could shape their roster for years.

via Raiders Beat|

#field-yates #las-vegas-raiders #mel-kiper

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Kiper's Day 2 Boom: 2026 NFL Draft Winners in Rounds 2–3

Mel Kiper highlighted Day 2 and 3 winners in the 2026 NFL Draft, praising teams that used multiple picks to bolster depth and future potential, including Cleveland’s Denzel Boston, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Austin Barber; Baltimore’s Zion Young and Ja’Kobi Lane; Atlanta’s Avieon Terrell and Zachariah Branch; Indianapolis’s CJ Allen and A.J. Haulcy; the Chargers’ Jake Slaughter; Arizona’s Chase Bisontis and Carson Beck; and Pittsburgh’s Germie Bernard, Drew Allar, Daylen Everette and Gennings Dunker, calling many selections valuable boosts at key positions like LB, CB, QB, WR, and OL.

via On3|

#baltimore-ravens #cleveland-browns #day-2-winners

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Raiders Target Mendoza and McDonald in Kiper's Two-Round Mock

ESPN draft oracle Mel Kiper released a two-round mock predicting Las Vegas will draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, addressing the Raiders’ quarterback and nose tackle needs. Mendoza earns praise for NFL-ready throws and mobility, while McDonald adds interior run-stopping ability with upside as a pass rusher, aligning with the Raiders’ holes and echoing similar two-pick scenarios seen from other analysts.

via Silver And Black Pride|

#mcdonald #mel-kiper #mendoza

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Kiper's 2026 mock drops Commanders into a No. 7 nightmare

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. lays out a chaotic 2026 first round: after rival teams snag key players, Washington lands at No. 7 and may have to settle for Carnell Tate at receiver, unless a defensive difference-maker slides to them; the mock underscores Washington's lack of ammo to move up and the draft’s unclear quarterback prospects.

via Riggo's Rag|

#dallas-cowboys #mel-kiper #mock-draft

nfl1 month ago•42 min saved

Kiper's Two-Round Mock Lays Out a Solid Bears Draft Path

Bleacher Nation breaks down Mel Kiper’s two-round mock for the Chicago Bears: at No. 25 he sends Missouri edge Zion Young to Chicago, then pairs the team’s needs at safety/corner with Treydan Stukes (DB) at 57 and Iowa center Logan Jones at 60. The writer notes this trio would address a premier edge, versatile defensive back depth, and an eventual long-term center, while acknowledging that trading back could yield more value in a deep draft class.

via Bleacher Nation|

#chicago-bears #mel-kiper #mock-draft

sports1 month ago•16 min saved

Kiper's two-round mock pairs Downs with the Giants and adds Rutledge to the line

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper's final two-round mock has the New York Giants selecting safety Caleb Downs at No. 5 and then adding Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge in Round 2 to shore up the offensive line.

via Giants.com|

#caleb-downs #keylan-rutledge #mel-kiper

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Bengals at No. 10 projected to draft LSU cornerback in Kiper mock

Mel Kiper's latest mock has the Bengals at No. 10 and selecting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, a pick meant to bolster the leaky pass defense but that could spell the end for DJ Turner or Dax Hill in Cincinnati. With no clear quarterback prospect at the top and limited trade-back options, Cincinnati may look to move down, though finding a partner could be difficult.

via Cincy Jungle|

#cincinnati-bengals #cornerback #mansoor-delane

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Kiper: 13 Prospects See Draft Stock Rise After 2026 Combine

Mel Kiper named 13 players whose NFL Scouting Combine performances boosted their draft stock ahead of the 2026 draft, with standouts like Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr., Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II, Georgia WR Zachariah Branch, Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor and Penn State DE Dani Dennis-Sutton among others; strong 40-yard dashes, verticals and drills across positions could push several prospects into earlier rounds.

via On3|

#combine #draft-stock #mel-kiper

sports3 months ago•43 min saved

Kiper Mock Signals Bears Build the Trenches in Draft

Mel Kiper’s latest ESPN mock has the Chicago Bears at 25th and prioritizes interior defensive-line help, with Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald as a leading fit to bolster the run defense. The piece argues DT is the bigger immediate need (over edge), cites other potential first‑round DTs like Peter Woods and Caleb Banks as options, and notes that Chicago’s draft approach should continue to build through the trenches after last year’s Loveland and Burden selections.

via Bleacher Nation|

#bears #interior-defensive-line #kayden-mcdonald

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Kiper's 2026 Mock Sends Titans Edge Upgrade at No. 4

In Mel Kiper’s first 2026 mock, the Tennessee Titans select Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 4, aiming to bolster the defense under new coach Robert Saleh; Rueben Bain is noted for potential length concerns, and offensive options like Carnell Tate could emerge if the Titans prioritize help for quarterback Cam Ward.

via Music City Miracles|

#2026-nfl-draft #david-bailey #mel-kiper

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

Mixed Reactions and Rankings Shakeup in College Football Amid Arch Manning and Ohio State Highlights

Mel Kiper Jr. downplays the significance of Arch Manning's initial performance against Ohio State, emphasizing that he's still essentially a rookie and that the game shouldn't be overreacted to, especially given the offensive line issues and the tough opponent.

via On3|

#arch-manning #college-football #mel-kiper

sports1 year ago•0 min saved

Michigan's Mason Graham Declares for 2025 NFL Draft as Top Prospect

Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, hiring agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Expected to be a top-five pick, Graham is ranked as the No. 5 prospect on Mel Kiper's Big Board. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound junior is an Outland Trophy finalist and a two-time All-Big Ten selection, with notable career stats including 108 tackles and 9 sacks over three seasons.

via ESPN|

#drew-rosenhaus #mason-graham #mel-kiper

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Analyzing the Bears' Draft Picks in ESPN's Three-Round Mock Draft"

ESPN analysts Mel Kiper and Field Yates conducted a three-round mock draft, selecting Caleb Williams as the Bears' No. 1 pick, followed by Rome Odunze at No. 9 and Kiran Amegadjie at No. 75. Kiper emphasized Williams' potential with the team's offensive lineup and addressed the need for an edge rusher or offensive tackle, ultimately opting for a wide receiver and then an offensive tackle in the absence of a second-round pick.

via Yahoo Sports|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #field-yates

sports-nfl-draft2 years ago•1 min saved

"Giants Secure WR and QB in Kiper/Yates 3-Round Mock Draft"

ESPN analysts Mel Kiper and Field Yates conducted a three-round mock draft, with the New York Giants selecting wide receiver Malik Nabers from LSU at No. 6 and trading up to acquire quarterback Bo Nix from Oregon at No. 38. The Giants made a trade with the Tennessee Titans to secure the pick, addressing their need for a future quarterback option.

via Big Blue View|

#draft-picks #field-yates #mel-kiper

sports-nfl-draft2 years ago•1 min saved

"Browns' 2024 NFL Draft Haul: Franklin and Benson in ESPN Mock"

ESPN's latest mock draft has the Cleveland Browns addressing offensive needs by selecting Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin and running back Trey Benson in the 2024 NFL draft, aiming to bolster their offensive arsenal. The addition of Franklin aims to provide a speedy big-play threat, while Benson's selection is seen as a potential push for Nick Chubb. The Browns' moves are seen as addressing potential free agency departures and adding depth to their offensive lineup.

via Browns Wire|

#cleveland-browns #mel-kiper #nfl-draft