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
Oct 17, 2024 • 51min
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
Oct 10, 2024 • 50min
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
Oct 3, 2024 • 55min
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
Sep 26, 2024 • 57min
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
Sep 19, 2024 • 51min
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
Sep 12, 2024 • 52min
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
Sep 5, 2024 • 55min
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
Apr 29, 2024 • 48min
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
Apr 25, 2024 • 59min
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
Apr 22, 2024 • 50min
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
