Mel Kiper

Born

1960-07-25

Birthplace

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Biography

Mel Kiper Jr. (born July 25, 1960) is an American analyst covering football for ESPN. Kiper has appeared on ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984. He has been widely credited for establishing mock drafting and is regarded as one of the first draftniks alongside Joel Buchsbaum.