Mel Kiper Jr.Mar 5, 2026, 11:30 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
The 2026 NFL draft is coming. And after seeing top prospects work out at the NFL combine, I’m updating my top-25 Big Board ranking.
Of course, the class will still change between now and April 23 when Round 1 begins in Pittsburgh. Players will rise and fall as we learn more
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