First Draft

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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.

2 DAYS AGO

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

52 min
DEC 12

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

56 min
DEC 5

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

1h 1m
NOV 27

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

1h 1m
NOV 21

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

57 min
NOV 14

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

53 min
NOV 7

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

56 min
OCT 31

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

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Love the show but…

Oct 24

jc2019!

Fix the audio greeny is so much louder than the other two Field sound like he’s in a cave. It’s almost unlistenable.
Worst episode ever

1 day ago

GlynnerMac

Why would you have a draft podcast and not talk about all the picks ? Mike Greenberg is terrible at podcasting. 2 duds in a row.
Bye, Field

5 days ago

Armchairlinebacker

Mel is the best, but Yates makes me miss McShay soooo much. His smarmy, obnoxious banter and generic takes make me wonder whose butt he kissed to leap the likes of Matt Miller and Jordan Reid to get this gig as those two are WAY more qualified and Miller is sooo much more entertaining and genuine. PLEASE put Matt Miller on instead. I’d even take Reid. Anyone but Yates.
Adding Greeny

Nov 7

Deeky Harold

I love the edition of greeny, been listening for 2 years now and I think it takes the show to a great level.

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.