In the latest mock from ESPN's NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., the New York Jets had a surprise as the team ends up landing a quarterback in the first round.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. doesn’t have Tennessee’s James Pearce as a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. Kiper’s first-round mock draft this week had four outside linebackers getting picked, including Penn State’s Abdul Carter at No.

Shedeur Sanders' draft stock has taken a hit in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, as the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback is now projected to fall to the New York Jets at No. 7 overall. Previously,

In his second mock draft which comes just prior to the NFL scouting combine, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has the Cleveland Browns selecting a quarterback.

The New York Jets have a surprise waiting for them in Mel Kiper Jr.s latest mock of the 2025 NFL draft. Following the team's split with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a large emphasis has been placed on the position this offseason. Adding to that is the Jets not holding a pick at the upcoming draft until No. 7 overall.

Mel Kiper Jr.’s new mock draft has the Rams fortifying their O-line, though he could see them targeting a QB if Matthew Stafford leaves

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., however, is no longer one of those people. In his latest mock draft that dropped on Tuesday morning, the longtime draft analyst has Sanders falling all the way to the New York Jets at No. 7. In his previous mock draft back in January, Kiper had Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.

ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr. weighed in on possibility of the New England Patriots trading back in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Shedeur Sanders will receive the most attention going into the NFL Combine. The entire football world is waiting to witness Deion Sanders’ son take over in the bigger leagues. Much fanfare has been generated by Sanders’ landing spot in the upcoming draft as well.

The other stunner happened with the pick right before that one, as Kiper has Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders selecting former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for 2,601 yards last season and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting behind Colorado's Travis Hunter.