5 thoughts from Mel Kiper Jr.'s First 2025 NFL mock draft

Panthers land University of Georgia star in Mel Kiper's initial 2025 mock draft
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper connects the Panthers to an increasingly-familiar name in his very first mock of 2025.
Panthers land 'explosive chess piece' in the middle after nightmare run of picks in 2025 NFL Mock Draft
There are quite a few targets for the Carolina Panthers in the 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Picking eighth means someone they like is probably going to be there. However, these players are all highly-touted prospects,
5 thoughts from Mel Kiper Jr.'s 1st 2025 NFL mock draft
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 31: Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a second half touchdown with Tyler Morris #8 while playing the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
2025 NFL mock draft: Bengals get star defensive end in projection of first round
If the Titans still believe in Will Levis at quarterback, Heisman winner Travis Hunter may be too good to pass up at No. 1.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks kick things off before defense dominates
With so much chaos unfolding in the NFL Playoffs, where do things settle now that just four teams remaining while everyone else is in draft mode?
Next first-round Gamecock? Mel Kiper, ESPN’s NFL Draft expert, offers his prediction
ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his first 2025 NFL Mock Draft on Wednesday and one South Carolina football player was on it. The longtime NFL Draft pundit has Gamecocks safety Nick Emmanwori projected to go in the first round,
Mel Kiper mock draft projects ‘massive addition’ to Mike Vrabel’s defense
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the New England Patriots landing his No. 2 prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft — Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. In his first mock draft of 2025, Kiper projected two quarterbacks to go in the top three — along with WR/CB Travis Hunter.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. releases first NFL Mock Draft and sends the Vikings an intriguing, yet controversial prospect
Mel Kiper Jr. sends Vikings a cornerback in first 2025 NFL mock draft. The godfather of mock drafts is ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. He's been covering the NFL Draft for over 50 years and
Mel Kiper makes surprise top draft pick
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released his first NFL Mock Draft for 2025, and a surprising name is featured first overall. Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward had incredible success this year. After that great season,
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Mel Kiper's First Round Picks
To that end, NFL Mock Drafter extraordinaire Mel Kiper, Jr. revealed his initial mock of the 2025 offseason. What do his selections look like as we come out of the Divisional Roun
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers retool defensive backfield with 'ballhawk' safety
The Carolina Panthers had one of the worst defensive seasons in the history of the NFL in 2024. They gave up more points than ...
Panthers 2025 mock draft 2.0: Post-divisional round edition
Walker’s style is comparable to that of Zack Baun, a solid stack linebacker who also has the freedom to affect the game as a ...
Panthers pass on defensive standouts for 'speedy big-play threat' WR in latest mock draft
The Carolina Panthers need a ton of help to fix a historically bad defense from 2024. They need an edge rusher, linebacker, safety, and interior defensive lineman at the very least. There are good ...
Carolina Panthers seven-round mock draft: Dan Morgan forms incredible duo in the secondary
NFL Draft is not until late April, but it's never too early to start formulating opinions on what the Carolina Panthers will ...
2025 NFL draft: Big changes in our update for conference championship week
And there there were four. The NFL playoffs have paired down to just four teams left who will duke it out this coming weekend ...