In his first mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr., chooses between Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward for the Tennessee Titans.

In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had the Browns taking Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. But in Mel Kiper Jr.’s first mock of the year for ESPN, he had Sanders’ teammate Travis Hunter going to Cleveland and Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.

The Bengals have bigger needs, regardless. The next pick in Kiper’s mock is a guard prospect in Armand Membou. The one after that is a safety, Nick Emmanwori. A few picks later, top tight end Colston Loveland. Later in the round? Pass-rusher Nic Scourton.

The Colts get QB Anthony Richardson some added help in the latest 2025 NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper Jr. at ESPN.

In his first mock draft of 2025, Kiper projected two quarterbacks to go in the top three -- along with WR/CB Travis Hunter. That gave the Patriots the pick of the little among offensive linemen and true wide receivers -- plus every defender.

Which team could land Shedeur Sanders? Will there be more first-round defensive prospects this year? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the opening 32 picks.

In his predictions posted to ESPN on Wednesday, Mel Kiper sent Marshall edge rusher to the Packers at No. 23 overall in the first round of the 2025 draft.

Michigan finished the college football season strong, and the program is poised is to carry that momentum into the NFL draft. ESPN’s draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock for the 2025 draft on Wednesday,

The Godfather of Mock Drafts has put out his first iteration of the 2025 cycle, and Mel Kiper has the Falcons finally addressing the defensive side of the ball with their first-round pick.