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.

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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

53 min
OCT 24

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

58 min
OCT 17

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

51 min
OCT 10

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

50 min
OCT 3

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

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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.
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.
Talk slower Field

Jun 3

EdricG

Enjoy the show but Field in the words of Jerry Seinfeld is too much of a “Fast Talker.” At times it is almost impossible to understand what he is saying.
Why

Oct 10

Ehebdicyhrbrosodjneb

Espn is so terrible. There are 3-6 quality nfl draft analysts on their payroll. Why on earth did the insist on shoehorning greenberg on this podcast? No one wants this, no one asked for this. Terrible podcast i feel so bad for field

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.