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.
Latest episodes
Jan 18, 2023 • 38min
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
Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 2min
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
Apr 18, 2022 • 48min
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
Apr 15, 2022 • 43min
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
Apr 11, 2022 • 41min
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
Apr 7, 2022 • 35min
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
Apr 4, 2022 • 31min
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
Mar 31, 2022 • 36min
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
Mar 28, 2022 • 47min
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
Mar 24, 2022 • 33min
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
