Welcome back to "First Draft." With school back in session, Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give out early report cards on 2027 NFL Draft prospects following their Week 1 performances.
 #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports 
(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(4:05) Miami QB Darian Mensah
(8:15) USC QB Jayden Maiava
(12:54) Ohio State WRs Jeremiah Smith & Devin McCuin
(17:54) Rutgers WR KJ Duff
(21:19) Ole Miss WR Deuce Alexander
(24:35) Florida RB Jadan Baugh
(28:04) Minnesota OL Greg Johnson
(30:34) Clemson CB Ashton Hampton
(32:46) Penn State LB Tony Rojas
(35:38) Drew Mestemaker & Ryan Coleman-Williams
(41:47) Orange Crushers of the Week
(46:35) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Welcome back to "First Draft." With school back in session, Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give out early report cards on 2027 NFL Draft prospects following their Week 1 performances. #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (4:05) Miami QB Darian Mensah (8:15) USC QB Jayden Maiava (12:54) Ohio State WRs Jeremiah Smith & Devin McCuin (17:54) Rutgers WR KJ Duff (21:19) Ole Miss WR Deuce Alexander (24:35) Florida RB Jadan Baugh (28:04) Minnesota OL Greg Johnson (30:34) Clemson CB Ashton Hampton (32:46) Penn State LB Tony Rojas (35:38) Drew Mestemaker & Ryan Coleman-Williams (41:47) Orange Crushers of the Week (46:35) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." With school back in session, Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give out early report cards on 2027 NFL Draft prospects following their Week 1 performances.
 #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports 
(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(4:05) Miami QB Darian Mensah
(8:15) USC QB Jayden Maiava
(12:54) Ohio State WRs Jeremiah Smith &amp; Devin McCuin
(17:54) Rutgers WR KJ Duff
(21:19) Ole Miss WR Deuce Alexander
(24:35) Florida RB Jadan Baugh
(28:04) Minnesota OL Greg Johnson
(30:34) Clemson CB Ashton Hampton
(32:46) Penn State LB Tony Rojas
(35:38) Drew Mestemaker &amp; Ryan Coleman-Williams
(41:47) Orange Crushers of the Week
(46:35) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper's EARLY REPORT CARDS on HYPED 2027 NFL Draft Class! w/Field Yates & Greeny

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down major draft-evaluation games from Week 2 of the 2026 college football regular season.
#ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports
(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(1:56) Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker
(4:12) Texas QB Arch Manning
(8:28) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
(11:39) Texas WRs Cam Coleman & Ryan Wingo
(15:11) Oregon QB Dante Moore
(18:00) QBs Darian Mensah & Lincoln Kienholz
(22:08) Orange Crushers of the Week
(25:05) Final thoughts!
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Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down major draft-evaluation games from Week 2 of the 2026 college football regular season. #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (1:56) Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker (4:12) Texas QB Arch Manning (8:28) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith (11:39) Texas WRs Cam Coleman & Ryan Wingo (15:11) Oregon QB Dante Moore (18:00) QBs Darian Mensah & Lincoln Kienholz (22:08) Orange Crushers of the Week (25:05) Final thoughts! #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. break down major draft-evaluation games from Week 2 of the 2026 college football regular season.
#ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports
(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(1:56) Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker
(4:12) Texas QB Arch Manning
(8:28) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
(11:39) Texas WRs Cam Coleman &amp; Ryan Wingo
(15:11) Oregon QB Dante Moore
(18:00) QBs Darian Mensah &amp; Lincoln Kienholz
(22:08) Orange Crushers of the Week
(25:05) Final thoughts!
#ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper on MAJOR DRAFT-EVALUATION games for Top QBs! w/Field Yates & Greeny

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give a full crash-course on both the college football and NFL regular seasons ahead. 
 #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports 
(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(2:30) 2027 QB Class
(7:00) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
(16:15) What will 2027 NFL Draft be known for?
(20:52) 2027 prospects to watch
(26:00) National Championship predictions
(30:46) NFL Rookie watch
(32:20) Raiders announce Kirk Cousins starting QB
(40:06) Which team must QB hunt in April's draft?
(42:02) Super Bowl predictions + final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give a full crash-course on both the college football and NFL regular seasons ahead. #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (2:30) 2027 QB Class (7:00) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith (16:15) What will 2027 NFL Draft be known for? (20:52) 2027 prospects to watch (26:00) National Championship predictions (30:46) NFL Rookie watch (32:20) Raiders announce Kirk Cousins starting QB (40:06) Which team must QB hunt in April's draft? (42:02) Super Bowl predictions + final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. give a full crash-course on both the college football and NFL regular seasons ahead. 
 #ESPN #ncaa #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #sports 
(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(2:30) 2027 QB Class
(7:00) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
(16:15) What will 2027 NFL Draft be known for?
(20:52) 2027 prospects to watch
(26:00) National Championship predictions
(30:46) NFL Rookie watch
(32:20) Raiders announce Kirk Cousins starting QB
(40:06) Which team must QB hunt in April's draft?
(42:02) Super Bowl predictions + final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper's SIZZLIN' HOT takes & predictions [College + NFL] w/Field Yates & Greeny

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to Week 1 of the NFL regular season, including Lamar Jackson's return to MVP-form and the Browns' struggles against the Jaguars.

0:00 Welcome to "First Draft"
0:50 NFL Week 1 Reactions & Analysis
5:00 Caleb Williams Shows OUT vs Bryce Young
9:36 Which Teams are the AFC's Big Three?
13:45 NFL Week 1 L's + Cleveland's QB Drama
21:30 Recap of Tennessee Titans Shaky Start
22:50 "Flip the Field" - CFB's Biggest Upsets
24:15 Texas Longhorns Insane Comeback vs. Ohio State
26:48 Breakdown of Drew Mestemaker's Perfomance vs Oregon
30:40 Dante Moore's Troubling Start to Season
34:10 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to Week 1 of the NFL regular season, including Lamar Jackson's return to MVP-form and the Browns' struggles against the Jaguars. 0:00 Welcome to "First Draft" 0:50 NFL Week 1 Reactions & Analysis 5:00 Caleb Williams Shows OUT vs Bryce Young 9:36 Which Teams are the AFC's Big Three? 13:45 NFL Week 1 L's + Cleveland's QB Drama 21:30 Recap of Tennessee Titans Shaky Start 22:50 "Flip the Field" - CFB's Biggest Upsets 24:15 Texas Longhorns Insane Comeback vs. Ohio State 26:48 Breakdown of Drew Mestemaker's Perfomance vs Oregon 30:40 Dante Moore's Troubling Start to Season 34:10 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. react to Week 1 of the NFL regular season, including Lamar Jackson's return to MVP-form and the Browns' struggles against the Jaguars.

0:00 Welcome to "First Draft"
0:50 NFL Week 1 Reactions &amp; Analysis
5:00 Caleb Williams Shows OUT vs Bryce Young
9:36 Which Teams are the AFC's Big Three?
13:45 NFL Week 1 L's + Cleveland's QB Drama
21:30 Recap of Tennessee Titans Shaky Start
22:50 "Flip the Field" - CFB's Biggest Upsets
24:15 Texas Longhorns Insane Comeback vs. Ohio State
26:48 Breakdown of Drew Mestemaker's Perfomance vs Oregon
30:40 Dante Moore's Troubling Start to Season
34:10 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

First Draft's 1st EVER NFL Weekly Reaction Show! w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we initiate our first Mock Draft of the season by selecting the top-10 selections of the 2027 NFL Draft. Team's draft positions are determined by ESPN's Football Power Index.

(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(3:00) No. 1: QB Dante Moore to Dolphins
(9:01) No. 2: QB Arch Manning to Jets
(11:48) No. 3: QB CJ Carr to Browns
(17:52) No. 4: WR Jeremiah Smith to Cardinals
(23:48) No. 5: Edge Colin Simmons to Raiders
(26:18) No. 6: CB Leonard Moore to Titans
(27:30) No. 7: Edge Dylan Stewart to Panthers
(29:56) No. 8: CB Ellis Robinson IV to Saints
(32:21) No. 9: QB Darian Mensah to Falcons
(35:43) No. 10: WR Cam Coleman to Giants
(37:11) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we initiate our first Mock Draft of the season by selecting the top-10 selections of the 2027 NFL Draft. Team's draft positions are determined by ESPN's Football Power Index. (0:00) Welcome to "First Draft" (3:00) No. 1: QB Dante Moore to Dolphins (9:01) No. 2: QB Arch Manning to Jets (11:48) No. 3: QB CJ Carr to Browns (17:52) No. 4: WR Jeremiah Smith to Cardinals (23:48) No. 5: Edge Colin Simmons to Raiders (26:18) No. 6: CB Leonard Moore to Titans (27:30) No. 7: Edge Dylan Stewart to Panthers (29:56) No. 8: CB Ellis Robinson IV to Saints (32:21) No. 9: QB Darian Mensah to Falcons (35:43) No. 10: WR Cam Coleman to Giants (37:11) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we initiate our first Mock Draft of the season by selecting the top-10 selections of the 2027 NFL Draft. Team's draft positions are determined by ESPN's Football Power Index.

(0:00) Welcome to "First Draft"
(3:00) No. 1: QB Dante Moore to Dolphins
(9:01) No. 2: QB Arch Manning to Jets
(11:48) No. 3: QB CJ Carr to Browns
(17:52) No. 4: WR Jeremiah Smith to Cardinals
(23:48) No. 5: Edge Colin Simmons to Raiders
(26:18) No. 6: CB Leonard Moore to Titans
(27:30) No. 7: Edge Dylan Stewart to Panthers
(29:56) No. 8: CB Ellis Robinson IV to Saints
(32:21) No. 9: QB Darian Mensah to Falcons
(35:43) No. 10: WR Cam Coleman to Giants
(37:11) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper's WAY-TOO-EARLY 2027 MOCK DRAFT! w/Field Yates

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow discuss their favorite and least favorite draft classes, debate the best selections and pick their favorites for rookie of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow discuss their favorite and least favorite draft classes, debate the best selections and pick their favorites for rookie of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow discuss their favorite and least favorite draft classes, debate the best selections and pick their favorites for rookie of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Final Exam

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow nominate their superlatives for the 2016 draft class as the first round rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow nominate their superlatives for the 2016 draft class as the first round rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow nominate their superlatives for the 2016 draft class as the first round rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Class Superlatives

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow weigh in on the Eagles-Browns trade and go through the mock of mistakes to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow weigh in on the Eagles-Browns trade and go through the mock of mistakes to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow weigh in on the Eagles-Browns trade and go through the mock of mistakes to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Don't Make THAT Mistake

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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