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.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.

Let the NFL mock drafts begin. This week the godfather of mock drafting — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. — released his first pass at the 2025 NFL mock draft. The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the upcoming draft and are desperately searching for their next franchise quarterback.

Offensive line is a priority for the Dolphins, but it’s hard to argue with Mel Kiper’s solution for the massive hole in Miami’s secondary.

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 Houston Texans bulk up their offensive line with the selection of a former Buckeye in Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft.

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.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projected Hurricanes star Cam Ward to become the third Miami player ever to be picked first in the NFL draft.

The NFL Draft is just over three months away, but the mock draft season is in full effect. The New York Giants own the No. 3 overall pick after finishing the 2024 season with a disappointing 3-14 record.

Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Khadija Faye and Pittsburgh host Rose Micheaux and Virginia Tech in ACC action. The Panthers have gone 7-4 at home.

Little Rock Trojans (11-7, 5-2 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-11, 2-6 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -5.5; over/under is 130.5 BOTTOM LINE: Little Rock faces Western Illinois after Ante Beljan scored 22 points in Little Rock's 77-71 victory over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.