Mel Kiper Jr.Apr 19, 2026, 06:40 AM ET
CloseMel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+.Open Extended Reactions
You’ll see a lot of rankings for the 2026 NFL draft this week, and I’ll have my final top-150 Big Board on Tuesday before the first round begins Thursday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN the app). But some of my favorite players in the class aren’t necessarily the best ones.
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