First Draft

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the crew provides their final evaluations on the top-10 selections heading into Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're alternating picks as Kiper and Yates go pick for pick in this latest mock draft! 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:27 Best hair in the business? 5:06 Cam Ward selected by Tennessee Titans 5:31 Picks 3-5 6:15 Raiders select Ashton Jeanty 12:54 Shedeur Sanders to New Orleans Saints 17:16 Top 10 Picks 22:16 Mike Drop: answering burning NFL Draft questions 23:00 Could Shedeur Sanders fall? 26:50 When is the earliest you would take a wide receiver? 30:00 Outside of Hunter and Carter, which defensive player will be the best pro? 33:43 New York Giants select Tyler Shough 36:00 49ers draft James Pearce Jr. 38:00 Chargers draft Rylie Mills 39:10 Ravens select Demetrius Knight Jr. 41:00 Jaguars select Andrew Mukuba 42:51 Texans select Ty Robinson 45:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're revealing Mel Kiper’s fourth NFL Mock Draft of 2025 with a breakdown of Round 1. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 5:48 The mock draft is now open! 6:23 New York Giants select Abdul Carter 9:30 Abdul Carter and Micah Parsons comparison 12:10 Armand Membou goes to New York Jets 13:00 Pick 1 through 8 14:08 Shedeur Sanders selected by New Orleans Saints 21:50 Dallas Cowboys draft Omarion Hampton 28:26 Pick 13-16 28:34 Cincinnati Bengals select Jihaad Campbell 31:13 Picks 22-25 31:37 Jaxson Dart picked by Los Angeles Rams 37:36 Baltimore Ravens select Malaki Starks 44:10 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Kevin Negandhi, Field Yates, Jordan Reid, Matt Miller, and Mel Kiper Jr., and we're drafting teams! Our 4 analysts go pick for pick in a mega mock draft to determine who has the greatest team! Let us know in the comments who you think drafted the best team! Time Codes: 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 2:17 Mega Mock Draft Team Structures by Position 3:10 Round 1 is now open! 8:38 Round 2 14:20 Round 3 21:30 Round 4 31:00 4 round recap 32:53 Round 5 41:00 Round 6 48:50 Round 7 56:17 Round 8 1:04:01 Round 9 1:09:13 Round 10 1:14:50 Full team recap 1:19:50 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're concluding Field's fourth NFL Mock Draft of 2025 with a breakdown of Round 2. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 5:08 Field Yates’ Mock Draft 4.0 6:05 Tyler Shough drafted by the Cleveland Browns 13:30 Titans select Donovan Ezeiruaku 17:00 Emeka Egbuka drafted to the Bears 21:09 Mason Taylor selected by the New York Jets 24:28 Cowboys select TreVeyon Henderson 28:45 Colts select Carson Schwesinger 32:57 Shavon Revel Jr. drafted to the Seahawks 36:00 Elic Ayomanor selected by the Chargers 40:40 Saints select QB Will Howard 45:54 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Round 1 of Field's fourth NFL Mock Draft of 2025. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:02 Is Field Yates morphing into Mel?! 3:44 Mock Draft begins 4:30 Shedeur Sanders to the Giants! 14:40 Shemar Stewart to the Saints! 21:30 49ers draft Walter Nolen 26:18 Cowboys select Tetairoa McMillan 32:00 Kelvin Banks Jr. picked by Arizona Cardinals 33:50 Bengals draft Grey Zabel 37:56 Steelers select QB Jaxson Dart 41:00 Rams draft Maxwell Hairston 43:35 Patriots trade up to select Josh Conerly Jr. 47:30 Mel Kiper’s hair throughout the years 49:20 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Yates' top-50 Big Board Rankings. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:49 Field Yates’ Top-50 Prospects 2:30 Will Campbell 6:00 Will Johnson 12:32 Field Yates big board rankings 13:38 Shedeur Sanders 21:37 Omarion Hampton 24:25 Donovan Ezeiruaku 27:00 Jaxson Dart 30:50 Darius Alexander 32:17 Elijah Arroyo 35:00 Jacob Parrish 36:30 Chandler Martin 39:30 Willie Lampkin 44:23 KeAndre Lambert-Smith 46:11 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're diving into the 2025 NFL Draft and its positional uncertainty surrounding some of the nation's top prospects, including Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart and Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 2:52 Jalen Milroe 8:35 Jaxson Dart 16:19 Luther Burden III 19:44 Tetairoa McMillan 23:21 Jihaad Campbell 27:07 Will Campbell 31:17 Mykel Williams 34:47 Will Johnson 38:49 Marcus Mbow 41:09 JT Tuimoloau 44:50 Shaun Dolan 46:47 Isaac TeSlaa 49:07 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through the rest of Kiper's third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. selections 11-32! Time Codes: 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 3:00 Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft 3.0! 4:00 Kiper’s Top 10 NFL Draft Picks 4:30 49ers select Armand Membou 8:14 Dolphins select Will Campbell 13:00 Colston Loveland drafted to the Colts 17:36 Bengals draft Shemar Stewart 20:56 Seahawks draft Nick Emmanwori 23:51 Tetairoa McMillan drafted by the Broncos 26:01 Steelers select Derrick Harmon 27:54 Chargers select Matthew Golden 30:22 Emeka Egbuka selected by the Packers 35:00 James Pearce Jr. drafted to the Lions 38:00 Chiefs draft Kelvin Banks Jr. 45:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Kiper's third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. The Top-10 selections and more! 4:15 Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 3.0 Pick 1 12:31 Abdul Carter to Cleveland 15:52 Giants draft Shedeur Sanders 21:54 Heisman winner Travis Hunter drafted by New England Patriots 24:45 Jaguars select Mason Graham 27:06 Raiders draft Ashton Jeanty 30:18 New York Jets select Tyler Warren 33:12 Jalon Walker to Carolina 36:00 Should the Saints draft Jaxson Dart in the top 10? 45:00 Chicago Bears select Mykel Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the best edge rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft Class, headlined by Penn State's Abdul Carter, and Georgia's duo of Mykel Williams and Jalon Walker. 00:56 Who has the best hair on First Draft?! 3:33 Top 10 Edge Rushers in NFL Draft 4:06 Abdul Carter 8:23 Jalon Walker 9:22 Mykel Williams 12:29 Jihaad Campbell 15:04 Mike Green 20:36 Shemar Stewart 21:35 Nic Scourton 27:45 Oluwafemi Oladejo 29:47 Donovan Ezeiruaku 31:37 James Pearce Jr. 34:54 Quinshon Judkins 36:16 Wyatt Milum 38:29 Chaz Chambliss 40:08 Ozzy Trapilo 41:55 Best hair in the business? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down Field's Mini Mock Draft Top-10 amid the NFL Free Agency period. 4:26 Field Yates’ mini mock 7:50 Las Vegas Raiders 9:55 Cam Ward at #1 11:17 Cleveland Browns pick strategy 20:39 New York Giants draft strategy 24:51 Patriots take Abdul Carter at #4 29:20 Ashton Jeanty 31:30 Geno Smith 33:25 New York Jets draft strategy 34:28 Armand Membou 38:54 Panthers draft strategy 40:15 Tetairoa McMillan 49:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're evaluating the blockbuster trade that sent former Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, Mel and Field's biggest steals of the 2025 NFL Draft! 3:00 Raiders acquire Geno Smith 4:30 Raiders draft strategy 12:05 Steals of the NFL Draft 14:07 Malaki Starks 16:25 Josh Simmons 18:00 Jack Bech 20:31 Trey Amos 22:04 Omarr Norman-Lott 23:44 Ashton Gillotte 27:45 Tory Horton 29:07 Josaiah Stewart 36:45 Teddye Buchanan 38:07 Nic Scourton 41:33 Que Robinson 43:51 Jack Kiser 44:52 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're reacting to the best and worst performances from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. 3:00 Stud of the NFL Combine! 4:00 Maxwell Hairston 5:34 Jahdae Barron 7:30 Matthew Golden 12:45 Jaylin Noel 13:50 Jayden Higgins 16:46 Jared Wilson 19:17 Armand Membou 28:10 Duds of the NFL Combine! 28:30 Harold Fannin Jr. 30:30 Tez Johnson 34:45 Kaleb Johnson 36:20 Savion Williams 37:42 Mason Taylor 39:40 Orange Crusher: Darien Porter 42:00 Orange Crusher: Bhayshul Tuten 43:00 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're rounding out Kiper's second NFL Mock Draft of 2025 with selections 11 through 32. (1:57) The Mock is open! (2:44) Mel's Top-10 picks (3:23) Pick 11 - Will Johnson to the 49ers (8:19) Pick 12 - Omarion Hampton to the Cowboys (12:29) Pick 13 - Mike Green to the Falcons (14:14) Pick 14 - Shemar Stewart to the Cardinals (18:07) Pick 15 - Mykel Williams to the Bengals (20:29) Pick 16 - Jihaad Campbell to the Buccaneers (24:27) Pick 17 - Colston Loveland to the Broncos (28:25) Pick 18 - Emeka Egbuka to the Steelers (33:05) Pick 19 - Tetairoa McMillan to the Chargers (36:29) Picks 22-26 (37:08) Pick 27 - Nick Emmanwori to the Ravens (41:19) Picks 28-30 (41:39) Pick 31 - Aireontae Ersery to the Chiefs (43:48) Pick 32 - Walter Nolen to the Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Kiper's second NFL Mock Draft of 2025. The Top-10 selections and more! (2:45) The Mel's Mock 2.0 Begins (3:13) No. 1 Pick - Abdul Carter to the Tennessee Titans (6:09) No. 2 Pick - Cam Ward to the Cleveland Browns (11:22) No. 3 Pick - Travis Hunter to the New York Giants (16:18) New York Giants Quarterback Situation (17:12) No. 4 Pick - Will Campbell to the New England Patriots (22:59) No. 5 Pick - Mason Graham to the Jacksonville Jaguars (25:24) No. 6 Pick - Ashton Jeanty to the Las Vegas Raiders (31:27) No. 7 Pick - Shedeur Sanders to the New York Jets (34:15) No. 8 - Jalon Walker to the Carolina Panthers (37:11) No. 9 Pick - Tyler Warren to the New Orleans Saints (39:49) No. 10 Pick - Josh Simmons to the Chicago Bears (41:48) Your fan question! (45:47) We'll see you on Monday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft" Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through the top-10 ranked wide receivers of the 2025 NFL Draft Class, featuring Colorado's Travis Hunter, Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan and Luther Burden III of the Missouri! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. are back comparing and contrasting percentages of 1st-round quarterbacks and non 1st-round quarterbacks who have led their teams to the postseason. 00:54 Mel Kiper’s quarterback theory 1:41 QBs to make playoffs as a starter by draft round 3:40 1st round QBs 9:56 Cam Ward 11:26 Shedeur Sanders 24:55 Jaxson Dart 25:40 2nd round QBs 27:00 3rd round QBs 28:33 4th round QBs 29:30 5th round QBs 31:34 6th round QBs 34:09 7th round QBs 45:03 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Yates' third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. Selections 11-32! (0:52) Field Yates' Mock Draft 3.0 (3:39) Recapping Field's Top 10 (4:08) No. 11: OSU OT Josh Simmons to 49ers (7:12) No. 12: Michigan CB Will Johnson to Cowboys (9:09) Should Dallas select RB Ashton Jeanty at 12? (10:59) No. 14: Penn State TE Tyler Warren to Colts (13:08) No. 15: Marshall Edge Mike Green to Falcons (14:49) No. 16: Texas A&M Edge Shemar Stewart to Cardinals (17:51) No. 17: Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen to Bengals (20:34) No. 20: Tennessee Edge James Pearce Jr. to Buccaneers (23:42) No. 20: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty to Broncos (27:58) No. 21: Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart to Steelers (34:37) Picks 22-25 (36:17) No. 27: Georgia S Malaki Starks to Ravens (37:39) Picks 28-30 (38:54) No. 31: OSU OT/G Donovan Jackson to Chiefs (43:13) No. 32: Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell to Eagles (44:30) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Yates' third NFL Mock Draft of 2025. The Top-10 selections and more! (0:00) Welcome to First Draft! (0:53) Mel's initial thoughts on Field's Mock 3.0 (2:19) Let's get drafting! (2:48) Tennessee Titans select WR/CB Travis Hunter (7:56) Cleveland Browns select E Abdul Carter (11:30) New York Giants select QB Cam Ward (15:49) New England Patriots select OT Will Campbell (19:36) Jacksonville Jaguars select DT Mason Graham (22:07) Las Vegas Raiders select QB Shedeur Sanders (26:24) New York Jets select E Mykel Williams (32:11) Carolina Panthers select LB Jalon Walker (34:16) New Orleans Saints select WR Tetairoa McMillan (39:19) Chicago Bears select OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (40:43) Your fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we run through the biggest "sleeper" players of the 2025 NFL Draft. Plus, what should the Tennessee Titans do with the No. 1 overall pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we dive into the best Day-2 value selections of the 2025 NFL Draft. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:17) Day 2 Gems (1:55) Day 2 Gems - Offense (2:01) Louisville QB Tyler Shough (8:28) Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson (10:20) SMU RB Brashard Smith (13:53) Texas WR Isaiah Bond (17:20) Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor (19:25) Washington State WR Kyle Williams (21:47) Miami TE Elijah Arroyo (24:35) Georgia C Jared Wilson (26:40) LSU OT Emery Jones Jr. (29:17) Texas A&M DE Nic Scourton (30:55) Ole Miss Edge Princely Umanmielen (32:15) South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr. (34:29) UCLA LB Oluwafemi Oladejo (36:06) Louisville CB Quincy Riley (37:33) Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison (38:27) Oklahoma S Billy Bowman Jr. (40:27) Orange Crushers of the Week (40:48) Florida DB Trikweze Bridges (42:18) Michigan RB Kalel Mullings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we break down the draft outlook of intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2025 class, including Alabama Jalen Milroe, Quinn Ewers and Jaxson Dart. Plus, Field and Mel dive into the tight end class and Senior Bowl standouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give us their most underrated players of the 2025 NFL Draft. 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:14 Most underrated players in 2025 NFL Draft 1:43 UCF RB RJ Harvey 4:02 Miami WR Xavier Restrepo 6:55 Restrepo compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown 10:14 Utah State WR Jalen Royals 13:27 Georgia RB Trevor Etienne 16:58 Syracuse TE/HB Oronde Gadsden II 20:32 Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel 22:50 Would the Cardinals or Dolphins be a good fit for Gabriel? 24:00 Indiana DT C.J. West 26:41 Tennessee DT Omar Norman-Lott 28:23 Ole Miss LB Chris Paul Jr. 30:04 California CB Noel Williams 31:53 Virginia S Jonas Sanker 33:36 Ohio State LB Cody Simon 36:28 Orange Crushers! 36:54 Georgia Tech TE Jackson Hawes 39:54 North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel 43:40 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft!" On today's episode, hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper, we break down the five themes revolving around the 2025 NFL Draft. Who is QB1: Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward? Edge Rushers and Defensive linemen will fly off the board in Round 1. Is Travis Hunter a WR, CB or can he do both at the next level? Running Back is DEEP in this year's class. Plus, how will season-ending injuries affect the draft stock of top prospects? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Kiper's very first NFL Mock Draft 1.0. The Top-10 selections and more! (00:00) Welcome to the Show! (1:35) Mel Kiper’s NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (3:02) Top 10 NFL Draft order (5:35) No. 1: QB Cam Ward to Titans (9:56) No. 2: WR/CB Travis Hunter to Browns (11:20) No. 3: QB Shedeur Sanders to Giants (13:08) No. 4: LB Abdul Carter to Patriots (15:57) No. 5: DT Mason Graham to Jaguars (18:56) No. 6: WR Tetairoa McMillan to Raiders (22:52) No. 7: OLB Mykel Williams to Jets (23:41) No. 8: LB Jalon Walker to Panthers (25:31) No. 9: CB Will Johnson to Saints (28:04) No. 10 : OT Will Campbell to Bears (29:35) Top 10 Picks (30:19) No. 12: WR Luther Burden III to Cowboys (30:39) No. 15: DE Shemar Stewart to Falcons (34:57) No. 16: OT Tyler Booker to Cardinals (36:58) No. 19: S Nick Emmanwori to Buccaneers (41:28) No. 20: RB Ashton Jeanty to Broncos (46:10) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the first 28 selections of the 2025 NFL Draft are set, for now, following the conclusion of the Divisional Playoff round. On this episode, we Mock Draft picks 25-32! (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (2:53) Recapping picks 11-24 (4:11) No. 25: WR Luther Burden III to Texans (7:22) No. 26: DL Kenneth Grant to Rams (9:42) No. 27: CB Maxwell Hairston to Ravens (19:33) No. 28: OL Donovan Jackson to Lions (26:40) No. 29: DL Shemar Stewart to Commanders (33:03) No. 30: DT Tyleik Williams to Bills (37:31) No. 31: DE Donovan Ezeiruaku to Eagles (40:30) No. 32: G Tyler Booker to Chiefs (46:16) Orange Crushers of the Week (49:06) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the first 24 selections of the 2025 NFL Draft are set, for now, following the conclusion of the regular season and Wild Card Playoff round. On this episode, we Mock Draft picks 11-24!  (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"  (2:45) No. 11: OL Josh Simmons to 49ers  (6:05) No. 12: RB Ashton Jeanty to Cowboys  (8:25) No. 13: S Malaki Starks to Dolphins  (10:12) No. 14: TE Tyler Warren to Colts  (14:09) No. 15: LB Mykel Williams to Falcons  (16:09) No. 16: DL Mike Green to Cardinals  (20:34) No. 17: CB Shavon Revel Jr. to Bengals  (23:13) No. 18: OT Josh Conerly Jr to Seahawks  (24:50) No. 19: LB James Pearce Jr. to Buccaneers  (28:17) No. 20: TE Colston Loveland to Broncos  (33:23) No. 21: DL Walter Nolen to Steelers  (35:34) No. 22: DL Derrick Harmon to Chargers  (39:31) No. 23: CB Benjamin Morrison to Packers  (42:43) No. 24: OL Armand Membou to Vikings  (45:35) Recapping picks 11-24 of First Draft: Mock 1.0  (50:00) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., the Top-18 selections of the 2025 NFL Draft are set, for now, following the conclusion of the regular season. On this episode, we Mock Draft the first 10 picks! (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (2:42) Mock Draft (3:38) Could the Titans shop No. 1 overall pick? (7:07) No. 1: QB Cam Ward to Titans (11:09) No. 2: WR/CB Travis Hunter to Browns (15:05) No. 3: QB Shedeur Sanders to Giants (22:06) No. 4: OT Will Campbell to Patriots (26:29) No. 5: Edge Abdul Carter to Jaguars (30:52) No. 6: DT Mason Graham to Raiders (35:33) No. 7: LB Jalon Walker to Jets (36:59) No. 8: CB Will Johnson to Panthers (39:18) No. 9: WR Tetairoa McMillan to Saints (40:12) No. 10: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. to Bears (43:20) Recapping NFL Mock Draft Top 10 (46:15) Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, we're back to break down the most notable performances across the 2025 College Football Playoff and Bowl games. (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (1:26) Notre Dame vs Georgia postponed (2:45) Peach Bowl: Texas vs Arizona State (3:47) Quinn Ewers late-game herorics vs Sun Devils (10:26) The 3rd-best QB in the draft is..? (15:06) RB Cam Skattebo vs Texas (19:30) OSU WR Jeremiah Smith vs Oregon (22:16) Ashton Jeanty vs Penn State (26:50) Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders' final games (35:26) Bowl Game Ballers: TE Harold Fannin Jr. (37:26) Penn State RB Kaytron Allen (39:17) Notre Dame S Xavier Watts (41:12) South Carolina State LB Aaron Smith (42:49) Syracuse QB Kyle McCord (46:48) Orange Crushers of the Week (51:58) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2024

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. tackle the biggest potential value draft picks as we approach 1 week until the 2024 NFL Draft. Who could be a massive steal for your team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024