Mel Kiper, Jr.

Football Analyst

Mel Kiper Jr. has served as expert analyst for ESPN's annual NFL Draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation's most talented collegiate football players. His pre-draft predictions are frequently the most accurate in the business, often as much as 80 percent correct on first-round selections.

Kiper is also analyst for College GameDay on ESPN Radio, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays throughout the season, and Saturday’s GameDay on ESPN Radio the rest of the year. Additionally, he is a frequent contributor to ESPN's award-winning SportsCenter during the NFL and college football seasons as well as throughout the year.

Kiper is president of Draft Publications Inc., which he founded in 1981 while in college. It is responsible for all aspects of two annual publications: NFL Draft Report and Draft Preview.

His continuous, year-long research is aided by an office equipped with satellite dishes allowing him to pick up 20 to 25 college games each week. That adds to his in-depth knowledge gathered from lengthy discussions with coaches, players and team executives.

Kiper, born July 25, 1950, attended Essex Community College in Baltimore. He is married and has a daughter.

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