Mel Kiper was heavily criticized for how strongly he supported Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft. After Sanders' sterling preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns, Kiper's words now look prophetic.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. received a ton of criticism online in the aftermath of the NFL Draft for how hard he caped for Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. Kiper, who has spent over 40 years analyzing NFL Draft prospects, viewed Sanders as one of the top two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
Sanders was widely expected to be drafted in the first round, but what transpired was one of the most shocking draft falls in NFL history.