Mel Kiper
Mel Kiper
Melvin Adam "Mel" Kiper Jr.is an American football analyst for ESPN. He has served as an analyst for ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation's potential draft picks...
ProfessionSportscaster
Date of Birth25 July 1960
perfect scheme type
I think that makes a lot of sense. For the type of scheme they play, he would be perfect for what they need.
analytical aspect days decided draft free improve junior love market scouting team type year
I decided in my junior year that there was a market for this type of thing. I love the analytical and scouting aspect of it. Back in those days before full-fledged free agency, the draft was the only way a team could improve from one year to the next.
backs drop late nice pick running
Historically running backs drop and you can get some bargains. Gerald Riggs Jr. I think would be a nice pick very late in the draft.
ability blocking needs
He's very much like a Shannon Sharpe-type of player. When you look at his pass-catching ability, it's unbelievable. But now, blocking is something that he needs to develop.