The NFL draft has become too big of a TV event to disappear
"It's become football Comic-Con, and precious few fans want to see anyone ruin the party."
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Peter King predicts NFL could do away with draft ‘in our lifetime’
"The best players, when they come out of college, why can't there be an event that we'll all sort of celebrate as the time that college players go and choose their team?"
Adam Schefter suggests NFL Draft lottery for Arch Manning
"If nothing else, if the NFL were able to implement a lottery system they’d have one more night of ratings."
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"
Day 3 of NFL Draft sets viewership record, entire event second most-watched ever
Day 3 averaged 4.3 million viewers as Shedeur Sanders fell into the fifth round.
NFL opening investigation into Shedeur Sanders prank call
Some online are speculating that one of the participants in the prank is the son of a current NFL coach.
2025 NFL Draft saw second-highest viewership on record, 40% year-over-year rise
The 2025 NFL Draft's second day was also a ratings blockbuster.
Dave Portnoy on Stephen A. Smith’s Shedeur Sanders comments: ‘All these race takes are insane’
"There is no collusion. The 1st pick was a black Qb."
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. 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.
Scott Hanson says ‘the process is ongoing’ on ‘RedZone’ extension, talks NFL Draft
"My desire is to stay hosting RedZone."
Everyone thinks Adam Schefter looks ridiculous in a hoodie and necktie
"Many men would look better if they simply went to an 80 year old tailor whose taste was formed in the 1950s."
Bleacher Report’s Tyler Price on NFL Draft show, new league partnership: ‘This is our Super Bowl’
Joy Taylor nervous as nephew enters NFL Draft: ‘It’s a familiar anxiety’
"It’s an interesting sensation that is going to be back after tomorrow"
NFL Network ‘expected to retain’ NFL Draft rights, YouTube in ‘pole position’ for international distribution
It seems like fans will have plenty of options for NFL Draft coverage next year.
The NFL Draft is actually cool as hell
NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN
"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."
ESPN explores history of iconic NFL Draft jingle
Where did ESPN's iconic NFL Draft jingle come from? The network revealed the inside story on the notes we all know and love.
ESPN expects to retain NFL Draft media rights, per report
The network is "optimistic" that it will renew a deal with the league.
Chris Simms would ‘love’ for NBC to land NFL Draft rights: ‘It’s right up my alley’
"I've gained notoriety and climbed the ladder in the sports media world because of some of my draft evaluations."
ESPN’s Matt Miller on the NFL draft, Mel Kiper Jr.’s impact on his career
Covering the draft is "such an adrenaline rush."
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.
Mel Kiper reveals unique cell phone policy
"If there’s an important call, it’s coming through the landline."
Netflix still interested in NFL Draft rights, per report
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Netflix was no longer in the running.
Netflix reportedly won’t submit bid for NFL Draft
ESPN, Fox and Google have all reportedly submitted bids.