First Draft
Mel Kiper Jr., Field Yates, Mike Greenberg
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.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 54min
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
Oct 31, 2024 • 51min
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
Oct 24, 2024 • 56min
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
Oct 17, 2024 • 49min
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 • 48min
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 • 53min
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 • 55min
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 • 49min
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 • 50min
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 • 53min
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
