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First Draft

First Draft

ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates keep tabs on the NFL draft throughout the year. Hosted by Mike Greenberg.

Mel Kiper Jr., Field Yates, Mike Greenberg · ESPN Radio

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Show overview

First Draft has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 226 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 53 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 49 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by ESPN Radio.

Episodes
226
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
48 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates break down all the top prospects and all 32 teams' needs throughout the year with host Mike Greenberg. They’ll answer who’s up, who’s down and whose pick could swing a franchise – because draft season never ends.

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🌤️Mel Kiper's FIRST-ROUND FORECAST🌤️ [2027 NFL Draft] w/Field Yates & Greeny!

Oct 28, 202646 min

NFL Week 7 Recap: 🔵JJ & Skat are BACK🔴, Phins UP & Jets DOWN

Oct 26, 202635 min

🚨FIELD YATES' MINI MOCK DRAFT🚨 Top-10 Breakdown w/Mel Kiper Jr.

Oct 21, 202650 min

🌟Mel Kiper's 1st TOP-25 BIG BOARD RANKINGS of 2027 NFL Draft Class🌟

Oct 19, 202647 min

🥵The most FREAKISHLY GIFTED NFL Draft Prospects [2027]🥵 w/Mel Kiper & Field Yates!

Oct 14, 202648 min

NFL Week 5 Recap w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny!

Oct 13, 202642 min

⭐️Mel Kiper's UPDATED TOP-10 PROSPECTS [2027 NFL Draft]⭐️ w/Field Yates & Greeny!

Oct 7, 202640 min

NFL Week 4 Recap w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny!

Oct 5, 202636 min

NFL Week 3 Recap! + JJ McCarthy Trade Reaction

Sep 28, 202635 min

Mel Kiper's TOP-3 QB, WR, Edge Rusher prospects🌟 w/Field Yates & Greeny!

Sep 23, 202635 min

WHACKY WEEK 2: NFL Recap w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny!

Sep 21, 202633 min

Mel Kiper on MAJOR DRAFT-EVALUATION games for Top QBs! w/Field Yates & Greeny

Sep 16, 202631 min

First Draft's 1st EVER NFL Weekly Reaction Show! w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny

Sep 14, 202638 min

Mel Kiper's EARLY REPORT CARDS on HYPED 2027 NFL Draft Class! w/Field Yates & Greeny

Sep 9, 202651 min

Mel Kiper's SIZZLIN' HOT takes & predictions [College + NFL] w/Field Yates & Greeny

Sep 7, 202652 min

Mel Kiper's WAY-TOO-EARLY 2027 MOCK DRAFT! w/Field Yates

Aug 31, 202645 min

Mel Kiper's UNDER-THE-RADAR prospects of 2027 NFL Draft [Preseason]

Aug 24, 202641 min

Mel Kiper's TOP-10 PROSPECTS of 2027 NFL Draft! w/Field Yates [Preseason]

Aug 17, 202647 min

Mel Kiper's DEEP DIVE on WR Jeremiah Smith w/Field Yates

Aug 10, 202647 min

Historic QB Draft Class?! Mel Kiper's preseason lookahead [2027 NFL Draft]

Aug 3, 202659 min
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