Deion Sanders praises Mel Kiper Jr.’s ‘great balance’ during NFL Draft
"You stood on the desk with great balance 10 toes down and said what u doggone said"
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Mel Kiper, Jr., Mario Cristobal spar over Cam Ward-Shedeur Sanders draft controversy
"oh by the way, I didn’t speak to Deion about Shedeur either."
Albert Breer says it’s a misconception teams mislead insiders for NFL Draft
Do GMs actually listen to the Mel Kipers of the world? Maybe not directly. But they sure pay attention when the right people start echoing the same names.
Rece Davis insists there’s no beef between him and Mel Kiper Jr. after viral NFL Draft clash
Rece Davis pushed back on Mel Kiper Jr.’s quarterback evaluations during ESPN’s Day 3 NFL Draft coverage, but insists there’s no beef between them.
Matt Miller hasn’t thought about being Mel Kiper Jr’s successor
"If Mel decided that he wanted to peel back and they asked me to do that, I would be honored"
The Shedeur Sanders story shows stans may be driving sports draft viewership surge
While Kiper and the rest of the media pored over mock drafts and scouting notes to explain Sanders' fall, his curious fans saw the next chapter in their favorite young QB's story.
Michael Wilbon credits Mel Kiper Jr. for outrage over Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide: ‘It was personal’
"Mel Kiper got this right when he said this was personal. This is not about football."
Mel Kiper Jr. unfazed by NFL Draft backlash for Shedeur Sanders coverage
"The yotes can do what they want."
Shedeur Sanders spent an astounding 41 hours and 30 minutes atop Mel Kiper Jr.’s best available list
Following the pick of Ashton Jeanty Thursday, Shedeur Sanders stayed atop Mel Kiper Jr.'s prospects list for days.
Mel Kiper Jr: ‘NFL has been clueless for 50 years when it comes to evaluating quarterbacks’
"They can say, 'We know exactly what we're talking about with quarterbacks.' They don't."
Mel Kiper Jr. rails against NFL, ‘fake news,’ after Shedeur Sanders is finally drafted
"Deion's gonna stay out of it."
Vintage Mel Kiper Jr. stole the show on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
‘Disgusted’ Mel Kiper Jr. namedrops Peyton Manning, Tom Brady in rant about Shedeur Sanders
"I really have nothing to say. I'm just disgusted. That's all I can say."
Mel Kiper Jr. isn’t tired of covering football, not even close
And after four decades of big boards, prospect grades, and heated debates about arm strength and scheme fit, he’s still going strong.
How did everyone get it so wrong on Shedeur Sanders?
Mel Kiper Jr. talked about Shedeur Sanders a lot during ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage
"Somebody draft Shedeur right now or Mel Kiper might literally explode."
Dan Patrick champions Mel Kiper Jr. for Pro Football Hall of Fame
"It's a cottage industry that you created. That is contributions to the game."
Mel Kiper Jr. recalls ‘scathing’ criticism from Tony Kornheiser in early days of ESPN NFL Draft coverage
Kornheiser was one of the many voices in national sports media who thought Kiper and the NFL Draft were a joke when ESPN gave him a platform more than 40 years ago.
Todd McShay knocks Mel Kiper Jr. for never going ‘against the grain’ with NFL Draft evaluations
"He always was right down the middle of the fairway, 230 yards, nice and easy, hit the double, whatever you want to call it, and would never ... have a stance that went against the grain a little bit."
Mel Kiper Jr.: You’re not allowed to develop a quarterback anymore
"Develop doesn't exist. They don't develop quarterbacks anymore."
Aaron Rodgers jokes about Mel Kiper’s safeties ban after Jets win
Aaron Rodgers had a laugh at Mel Kiper's idea to ban two high safeties in the NFL after the Jets beat the Patriots.
Mel Kiper Jr. lets loose on Carolina Panthers in Bryce Young rant
Mel Kiper Jr. unleashed a fiery rant on "Get Up" criticizing the Carolina Panthers for mishandling young quarterback Bryce Young.
Mel Kiper Jr., Dari Nowkhah ending ESPN Radio show
"Such sad news. My Saturday mornings will never be the same."
Matt Miller calls for Mel Kiper Jr. to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
"This event does not happen without Mel Kiper Jr. I'm not sitting here without Mel Kiper Jr."