First Draft

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ESPN experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates keep tabs on the NFL draft throughout the year.

  • 52 minutes 20 seconds
    Field Yates' 2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0 (Part 2)

    Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the rest of Field's 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0! 

    (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"

    (0:52) Field Yates' 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

    (2:39) No. 11: Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. to Bengals

    (10:30) No. 12: RB Ashton Jeanty to Cowboys

    (16:15) No. 15: DT Walter Nolen to 49ers

    (20:42) No. 18: OT Josh Simmons to Rams

    (29:09) No. 20: WR Luther Burden III to Commanders

    (33:45) No. 28: OT Cameron Williams to Eagles

    (37:39) No. 29: WR Emeka Egbuka to Bills

    (40:17) Mel's surprise-players left out of Field's Mock 2.0

    (42:49) One thing Field would change about Mock 2.0

    (45:30) Thank you for watching!

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    19 December 2024, 4:01 pm
  • 56 minutes 14 seconds
    Field Yates' 2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0

    Welcome back to "First Draft" hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates. We're back to break down Field's 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0!

    (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"

    (0:53) Field Yates' 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

    (7:23) No. 1: QB Shedeur Sanders to Giants

    (9:12) No. 2: QB Cam Ward to Raiders

    (14:49) No. 3: WR/CB Travis Hunter to Patriots

    (19:40) No. 4: DE Abdul Carter to Panthers

    (23:27) No. 5: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. to Browns

    (26:20) No. 6: DT Mason Graham to Jets

    (30:26) No. 7: WR Tetairoa McMillan to Titans

    (35:03) No. 8: CB Will Johnson to Jaguars

    (45:01) Nos. 9 & 10: Will Campbell Bears, Mykel Williams to Saints

    (50:19) See you next week!

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    12 December 2024, 6:17 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Mel Kiper & Field Yates' Top-25 prospects ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

    Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to discuss the top-25 prospects at the conclusion of the 2025 college football regular season.


    (0:00) Welcome to First Draft

    (2:30) Why Travis Hunter is the nation's top prospect

    (12:49) Michigan DT Mason Graham

    (16:00) Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

    (20:23) Miami QB Cam Ward

    (25:14) Is Ashton Jeanty a no-doubt 1st-rounder?

    (29:42) Jonah Savaiinaea & Shemar Stewart

    (35:34) How should Patriots approach '25 Draft?

    (45:44) Carson Beck vs Quinn Ewers in SEC title game

    (51:47) Orange Crushers

    (55:14) See you next week!

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    5 December 2024, 8:26 pm
  • 1 hour 41 seconds
    Shedeur Sanders vs Cam Ward: Similarities & differences between nation's top QBs

    Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to discuss the key similarities and differences between college football's top quarterback prospects, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. Our crew runs through the most underrated players of the 2025 NFL Draft, and those who have significant ground to cover down the stretch of the regular season.


    (0:00) Welcome to First Draft

    (1:40) Shedeur Sanders vs Cam Ward

    (21:08) Where would Sanders, Ward rank among '24 QB Class?

    (24:48) Most underrated players of 2025 NFL Draft

    (25:25) Nebraska DT Ty Robinson

    (27:34) TCU WR Jack Bech

    (30:21) Texas DB Jahdae Barron

    (32:38) Oklahoma S Billy Bowman Jr.

    (33:36) Players who must make up ground to close season

    (34:20) Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr.

    (37:59) Ohio State CB Denzel Burke

    (39:57) Georgia LB Mykel Williams

    (42:43) Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II & Georgia TE Oscar Delp

    (44:48) Orange Crushers of the Week

    (48:49) Happy Thanksgiving!

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    27 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 56 seconds
    Mel Kiper's STRONGEST & WEAKEST positions of 2025 NFL Draft class

    Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to discuss how the New York Giants should approach the 2025 NFL Draft following the benching of former 1st-round quarterback, Daniel Jones. Plus, we run through the strongest and weakest positions of the upcoming draft.


    (0:00) Welcome to First Draft

    (0:57) How should NYG approaching '25 NFL Draft?

    (6:20) Will Shedeur Sanders be drafted No. 1 overall?

    (13:40) Will Daniel Jones get a second chance elsewhere?

    (22:54) The Jets' disastrous season continues

    (26:32) Strongest & Weakest positions of '25 NFL Draft

    (27:27) Running backs

    (30:47) Edge rushers

    (31:56) Defensive tackles

    (33:41) Tight ends

    (36:42) Placekicers & Punters

    (39:48) Weakest: Quarterbacks

    (43:02) Offensive tackles

    (45:39) Wide receivers

    (48:47) Orange Crushers of the week

    (51:08) See you next week!

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    21 November 2024, 5:33 pm
  • 53 minutes 20 seconds
    Mel Kiper & Field Yates RE-DRAFT 2024 NFL Draft Class

    Welcome back to this special edition of "First Draft." On this episode, Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates go back in time to re-draft the 2024 NFL Draft. Does Jayden Daniels go before Caleb Williams for the No. 1 overall pick? What about Malik Nabers and Marvin Harrison Jr.? 


    (0:00) Welcome to First Draft!

    (2:09) 2024 NFL Re-Draft

    (6:15) Jayden Daniels to Chicago

    (10:20) Caleb Williams to Washington

    (20:52) Drake Maye stays in New England

    (22:44) Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Malik Nabers

    (26:00) Joe Alt stays in Los Angeles

    (28:59) New York Giants dilemma

    (32:05) Mel Kiper's Raiders-Falcons trade

    (40:10) Did Bears make a mistake with Rome Odunze?

    (41:43) Bo Nix to Minnesota over J.J. McCarthy?

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    14 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 2 seconds
    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!

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    7 November 2024, 5:58 pm
  • 53 minutes 13 seconds
    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.

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    31 October 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 32 seconds
    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!

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    24 October 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 25 seconds
    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. 

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    17 October 2024, 5:51 pm
  • 49 minutes 57 seconds
    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.

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    10 October 2024, 5:31 pm
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