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Where Shedeur Sanders will land remains to be seen. But it looks like Cam Ward found his place. However, Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Sanders over Ward on his final big board. Weird, huh? Sometimes it seems like Kiper does things to make himself stand out. The NFL consensus clearly has Ward above Sanders. But Kiper […]

The Colorado football program will be well represented during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are two of the most talked about players in this year’s NFL draft class. Hunter has even gained consistent praise as being one of the best players in the draft. ESPN’s Mel […]

The New Orleans Saints suddenly find themselves with quite a conundrum at the quarterback position after it was reported that Derek Carr may end up missing the 2025 campaign due to a shoulder injury. As a result, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates of ESPN believe that could lead the Saints to target Colorado football […]

The New York Giants are set to have a private workout with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Thursday, but it is still up in the air regarding what they will do with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Field Yates and Mel Kiper currently have the Giants passing on Sanders for […]

After enduring a rough 2024 campaign and a slow start to the offseason, it’s clear that the Dallas Cowboys need to hit it big in the 2025 NFL draft. In his final mock draft, Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN surprisingly had the Cowboys reach at the No. 12 pick and select North Carolina football running […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is still over a week away, but Mel Kiper has already turned in his final mock draft for ESPN, and he has Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders being selected by the New Orleans Saints with the No. 9 pick. Kiper explained that Sanders is a fit for the Saints due to the […]

The Green Bay Packers need to add talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. Green Bay is in one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions, the NFC North. The Packers could use all the help they can get, on both sides of the ball, to compete for an NFC North title in 2025. ESPN’s Mel Kiper […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need to find a new starting quarterback this offseason. Pittsburgh has been waiting on Aaron Rodgers to sign with them for weeks. This has caused some to wonder if the Steelers would draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft as a last resort. ESPN’s Mel Kiper did not have them draft […]

It is unclear when or by whom Shedeur Sanders will be drafted, but if Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft is any indication, he may remain in the black and gold he often donned at Colorado. Sanders is projected by many to be the second quarterback taken in the upcoming NFL Draft, behind Miami’s Cam […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are fresh off a crushing Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, which ended the three-peat hopes for Patrick Mahomes and company. Still, there is hope for Kansas City, especially with Travis Kelce returning to the Chiefs in 2025. While it could be the last season of the Mahomes-Kelce pairing, […]

The Dallas Cowboys are an interesting team to watch heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Dallas has 10 picks in the draft, including the 12th overall pick. One NFL draft expert had a hard time deciding between two positions for the Cowboys in his latest mock. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. had a tough time choosing […]

In Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft for ESPN, he has the New York Giants passing on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the No. 3 pick, taking Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter instead, but then he has them scooping up Alabama’s Jalen Milroe with the No. 34 overall pick in the second round to potentially […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft looming in just over two weeks, the Cleveland Browns are in an interesting spot with the No. 2 pick. If the Browns decide not to select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the pick, they have a decision to make between Travis Hunter and Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, and […]

With the 2025 NFL draft quickly approaching, it feels like the New England Patriots have perhaps the most important pick in the draft with the No. 4 overall selection. With a bevy of options at their disposal, what the Patriots end up doing will likely depend on who gets picked ahead of them. One of […]

The New York Giants own the No. 3 pick overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. After signing both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, some believe the front office select a non-quarterback in late April. However, Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN isn’t ready to rule out the possibility of Shedeur Sanders going to […]

After entering the offseason as one of the hottest names in the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock has unquestionably taken a hit over the past few months, going from a borderline lock to go top-2 to a player some have suggested might be available in the 20s or even later. While ESPN’s Mel […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft coming up in about a month, teams are getting their big boards set in stone, including the Pittsburgh Steelers who face an important quarterback decision in 2025. The Steelers could sign Aaron Rodgers in hopes that he still has enough juice to carry them to a deep playoff run, or […]

In an incoming rookie class lacking depth at quarterback, Jaxson Dart continues to rise up draft boards and is now seen by some as a top-20 pick. With one month until the 2025 NFL Draft, ESPN football draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. predicts the Ole Miss quarterback will not be available for the Pittsburgh Steelers […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is just over one month away. Now the pre-draft process is in full swing with many prospects preparing for their college pro days. One NFL analyst just made a bold prediction about the quarterbacks in this year’s draft class. ESPN’s Mel Kiper prefers Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders over Miami’s Cam Ward […]

Using free agency, the Green Bay Packers revamped their secondary. And now their sights are set on the 2025 NFL Draft. And guru Mel Kiper Jr. picked an Ohio State star WR to help Jordan Love in a new mock draft. Kiper thinks the Packers will take a long look at Emeka Egbuka, according to […]

The New England Patriots hoist the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Travis Hunter is a big name. While the draft itself is creeping up on the calendar, Mel Kiper Jr has posted mock draft after mock draft. Plenty of Patriots fans were happy to see Hunter being selected by the team. […]

The Chicago Bears have already made plenty of moves this NFL offseason. Bears head coach Ben Johnson is shaping the roster in his image with the goal of maximizing QB Caleb Williams. Chicago does not invest in its offensive line in Mel Kiper’s latest 2025 NFL mock draft. Kiper paired the Bears with Georgia edge […]

Depending on your perspective, the San Francisco 49ers are either desperate or they are hopeful of a great 2025 season. Regardless, Mel Kiper’s mock draft pick addresses the 49ers’ priority after free agency losses. San Francisco has been devastated by the loss of free agents. It doesn’t seem to bode well for the future. But […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been more active this offseason than they were last year. Cowboys fans are hopeful that their team will carry that momentum into the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper has the Cowboys picking a running back, but not Ashton Jeanty, in his latest 2025 NFL mock draft. Kiper paired the Cowboys […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is a month away, which means the rumors will fly even more until April 24 arrives. At this point, all signs point to Miami (FL) quarterback Cam Ward being the first name called by the Tennessee Titans. For the Cleveland Browns, their decision is up in the air. The Browns could […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering a new era under head coach Kellen Moore. New Orleans has plenty of work to do this offseason, especially in the 2025 NFL Draft. One draft analyst believes the team will select a quarterback during the first round. ESPN’s Mel Kiper made an incredibly bold prediction about the Saints’ […]

One week into the new league year, the New York Giants are still without a starting quarterback, making it likely they target the position in the 2025 NFL Draft. While the team continues to angle for either Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson in free agency, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. still believes general manager […]

The Denver Broncos could get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Denver enters the offseason with $41.5 million in cap space to spend and several selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 20th-overall pick. The Broncos are already linked with one exciting offensive weapon in this year’s draft class. ESPN analyst Mel […]

Ohio State wide receiver got most of the attention this season, but let’s not forget about Emeka Egbuka. Egbuka was one of the best WRs in college football as he finished with over 1,000 receiving yards in two out of his four seasons with the Buckeyes, and he should be able to find success at […]

The New York Giants have an intriguing decision with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and with a desperate need for a quarterback, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has them passing on Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders for Travis Hunter, predicting they bring in a veteran quarterback to help a front office and coaching staff that […]

With the NFL Combine approaching for the Las Vegas Raiders, the team is looking to see who they want with the sixth overall pick in the upcoming draft. While some fans say the Raiders should take Shedeur Sanders from the University of Colorado, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. goes another way in his pre-NFL Combine mock […]

The New England Patriots are in the thick of all possible scenarios for the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL analyst Mel Kiper Jr. understands it as well as anyone. While names like Will Campbell could be on their radar, the franchise is in a unique spot. After all, the Patriots formerly had the No. 1 pick, […]

NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper thinks that the New York Jets will pick Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Kiper has Sanders going seventh overall to New York, per ESPN, in a pre-NFL Combine mock draft. “They could opt for the high-end accuracy and field vision of Sanders in an offense that has plenty of pieces already […]

Would a trade of Myles Garrett cost the Cleveland Browns a retirement of another player? And will the Browns be a player in the Matthew Stafford trade talks? Mel Kiper believes he knows what the Browns will do, going against his quarterback rankings in a pre-NFL Combine mock draft. After sending Abdul Carter to the […]

The Tennessee Titans are in for an exciting 2025 NFL offseason. Tennessee was the worst team in football during the 2024 season, finishing with a 3-14 record and securing the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now the Titans are ready to use that draft pick, plus their $51 million in cap space, […]

When it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, it’s hard to look at their success and not place it on one man’s shoulders: Howie Roseman. Now sure, there are plenty of players who deserve some love for the Super Bowl win, like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, plus coaches like Nick Sirianni and Vic […]

Who will play quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025? Will it be Justin Fields, who played fairly well for the Steelers early in the 2024 NFL season? Or how about Russell Wilson, who took the job from Fields but ultimately struggled down the stretch on the way to a brutal loss in the Wildcard […]

It’s been a whirlwind of an offseason for the New England Patriots. After hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, New England’s focus can shift to the 2025 NFL Draft. Although the Patriots have the fourth overall selection, numerous options are available. New England could target an offensive lineman to help keep young star […]

Although the 2025 NFL Draft is months away, the Tennessee Titans are on the clock. Due to having the worst record in the NFL, the Titans have the honor of the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and all options are on the table, even at quarterback. Although Tennessee drafted Will Levis only two […]