Mel Kiper Jr.
Mel Kiper Jr. | |
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Kiper in 2009 | |
| Born | July 25, 1960 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Essex Community College |
| Occupation | Football commentator |
| Employer | ESPN |
Mel Kiper Jr. (/ˈkaɪpər/ KY-pər; born July 25, 1960) is an American analyst covering football for ESPN. Kiper has appeared on ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984. He has been widely credited for establishing mock drafting and is regarded as one of the first draftniks alongside Joel Buchsbaum.