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Mel Kiper Jr. reveals Eagles pick 23 targets after bombshell AJ Brown report

When Adam Schefter broke the news that an AJ Brown trade was “tracking to happen” after June 1, it changed everything for the Philadelphia Eagles. Suddenly, the questions around why Howie Roseman traded for Dontayvion Wicks were seemingly answered, and the prospect of leaving the 2026 NFL Draft with at least one elite wide receiver […] The post Mel Kiper Jr. reveals Eagles pick 23 targets after bombshell AJ Brown report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘He Just Needs Rest’ — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. Makes Feelings Clear on Jordyn Tyson’s Injury Concerns Entering NFL Draft

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. discussed Jordyn Tyson’s injury concerns after the former Arizona State star impressed at his private workout.

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Cowboys make trade with Browns in NFL.com mock draft, but not for No. 6

The excitement surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is intensifying as we approach the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick has expressed strong support for Mel Kiper Jr.’s projection that the Cowboys should trade up from the 12th to the 6th overall pick to select the talented defensive prospect. This […] The post Cowboys make trade with Browns in NFL.com mock draft, but not for No. 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seth Markman on ESPN’s 2026 NFL Draft coverage: ‘There’s an option for everybody’

If you love the NFL Draft, there are more ways than ever to experience it. This year’s draft will take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. That’s 257 picks, spread across seven rounds over three days. It’s the league’s signature offseason event, and broadcasting it live is a massive undertaking. This year’s event will be ESPN’s…

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Mel Kiper Jr. urges Dan Orlovsky to stand firm on Ty Simpson: ‘I had the same feeling about Shedeur Sanders’

If Mel Kiper Jr. can continue to stand firm on Shedeur Sanders, Dan Orlovsky should be able to hold his ground on Ty Simpson. Orlovsky has received some flak in recent months for claiming Simpson might be the better quarterback prospect than consensus No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza. His Simpson…

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Matt Miller has issues with Mel Kiper Jr. mocking Jordyn Tyson to Chiefs at No. 9

The Kansas City Chiefs need to make a splash in the 2026 NFL Draft. Kansas City has already made some aggressive moves to upgrade the roster this offseason. But one national analyst is cautioning the Chiefs from selecting one offensive weapon in the top 10. ESPN’s Matt Miller explained why he disagrees with Mel Kiper […] The post Matt Miller has issues with Mel Kiper Jr. mocking Jordyn Tyson to Chiefs at No. 9 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL Draft Guru Mel Kiper Jr. Has the Patriots Addressing Defense in Round 1

Spring has sprung, and the NFL Draft is just a week away. It’s a time of year for hope around the NFL as teams look to the future. That includes the New England Patriots, who are looking to solidify their roster to prepare for another playoff run next season.This is also the time of year […] The post NFL Draft Guru Mel Kiper Jr. Has the Patriots Addressing Defense in Round 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mel Kiper Jr. doubles down on his Shedeur Sanders stance

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. is still riding with Shedeur Sanders. Dan Orlovsky, another ESPN analyst, has established himself as a firm believer in Alabama’s Ty Simpson during the pre-draft process, and it has drawn comparisons to Kiper’s adamant belief in Sanders last year. Kiper weighed in on that Wednesday by saying Orlovsky … The post Mel Kiper Jr. doubles down on his Shedeur Sanders stance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mel Kiper concocts bombshell Cowboys trade up with Browns, and he’s not only 1

The Dallas Cowboys are just over a week away from being on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft, where they will have the number 12 overall pick. The Cowboys currently have several holes to fill on their roster, most of them on defense, where Dallas ranked near the bottom in most statistical categories this […] The post Mel Kiper concocts bombshell Cowboys trade up with Browns, and he’s not only 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider Shares the ‘Obvious’ move the Cardinals Want to Make in the NFL Draft

There are a few options the Arizona Cardinals have with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite having all of those options, as Sports Illustrated’s Donnie Druin recently shared, it looks more and more obvious that the Cardinals are looking to trade the pick.This talk about trading the pick is nothing new. […] The post Insider Shares the ‘Obvious’ move the Cardinals Want to Make in the NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mel Kiper Jr. has outlasted every critic who said the NFL Draft didn’t matter

Mel Kiper Jr. has been covering the NFL Draft for over 40 years. Long enough to watch almost everyone who said he was wasting his time either come around or go quiet. A 2014 Bleacher Report profile caught him saying something that clearly resonated: that he believed this country runs on wanting to take people…

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Insider Has a Bold Choice for the Best Draft Pick in Cardinals Franchise History

With the 2026 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, Arizona Cardinals fans are hoping to find a franchise-altering pick. The kind of pick who could become the key player the Cardinals rebuild around for years to come.The NFL Draft is a chance to dream about the future. It’s also a good time to look […] The post Insider Has a Bold Choice for the Best Draft Pick in Cardinals Franchise History appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Richard Sherman Gets Blunt About Raiders Signing Kirk Cousins

The Las Vegas Raiders are doing everything to potentially give former Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza a chance to succeed in the NFL. With the NFL Draft approaching on April 23, the expectation is that the Silver and Black will take Mendoza with the first overall pick. Moreover, if Mendoza isn’t ready to start, the […] The post Richard Sherman Gets Blunt About Raiders Signing Kirk Cousins appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raiders Receive Clear Message Ahead of Looming QB Battle

The Las Vegas Raiders have veteran QB Kirk Cousins in the fold, and the Silver and Black are expected to draft former Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza. As a result, the QB room for the Raiders will be set with those two and Aidan O’Connell.Nonetheless, the battle would likely come down to Cousins and Mendoza. […] The post Raiders Receive Clear Message Ahead of Looming QB Battle appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mel Kiper Jr. Pounds the Table for an Arizona  Cardinals Trade Down

The Arizona Cardinals have the No. 3 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, and could go any number of ways with the pick. With needs at quarterback, offensive line, edge rusher and even running back, Arizona has the potential to turn the draft upside with either a surprise pick, or even a trade. It’s because of […] The post Mel Kiper Jr. Pounds the Table for an Arizona  Cardinals Trade Down appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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