Mel Kiper Jr Biography
Mel Kiper Jr (born: Melvin Adam Kiper Jr) is an American football analyst working for ESPN. He has appeared on the network’s annual NFL draft coverage since 1984 where he provides in-depth information on the nation’s potential draft picks.
As an actor, Mel is known for Jerry Maguire (1996), Draft Day (2014), and Arli$$ (1996).
Mel has said that general manager Ernie Accorsi encouraged him to become a draft analyst. Ernie went ahead to tell him that there is a market for draft information and suggested that Kiper convert his analysis into a business. Together with fellow draft analyst Todd McShay, they are often featured comparing their mock drafts on ESPN programs.
Mel Kiper Jr Age
Melvin Adam Kiper Jr. was born on July 25, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, U.s. The football analyst is 58 years old as of 2018.
Mel Kiper Jr Family
Kiper was born to Mel Kiper Sr. and Rheta Kiper.
Mel Kiper Jr Wife
Since 1989, Mel has been married to Kim Valdes since November 1989. Kim assists him in running Mel Kiper Enterprises from their Baltimore home. The couple has one daughter together.
Mel Kiper Jr Big Board
Mel creates what he calls his “big board”, on which he ranks the top 25 players every week. During ESPN draft coverage, his big board appears on the ticker and also updates automatically once a player is selected.
Mel Kiper Jr Net Worth
The sports analyst has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars.
Mel Kiper Jr Salary
Kiper’s net worth is not yet revealed.
Mel Kiper Jr Mock Draft | 2019 NFL mock drafts
1. Arizona Cardinals
McShay’s pick: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
The NFL’s worst offense in 2018 needs serious renovations. Buckle up for the explosive playmaking of Murray in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense.
2. San Francisco 49ers
Kiper’s pick: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Best. Player. Available. Bosa is the No. 1 prospect in this class, and he’ll help off the edge in any defense.
3. New York Jets
McShay’s pick: Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
The Jets badly need some pass-rushing off the edge, so while I think Quinnen Williams is the better player, I’d take Allen and his 17 sacks for Kentucky last season.
4. Oakland Raiders
Kiper’s pick: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
It should be Allen or Williams for the Raiders. And Jon Gruden will love Williams.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
McShay’s pick: Devin White, ILB, LSU
Kwon Alexander is gone, so the Buccaneers could certainly use the sideline-to-sideline range of White. He had 123 tackles at LSU last season.
6. New York Giants
Kiper’s pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
If I’m the GM, I’m taking a quarterback here. Haskins could be a star in New York, and he grew up a Giants fan. Take him, Dave Gettleman!
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
McShay’s pick: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
I could have taken Jawaan Taylor here, but bottom line, Hockenson is a big, fast playmaker. And Nick Foles and the Jaguars need them. Only the Cardinals were worse on offense in 2018.
8. Detroit Lions
Kiper’s pick: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
This is an easy replacement for Ezekiel Ansah. Line him up next to Trey Flowers, and the Lions’ defense will be improved.
9. Buffalo Bills
McShay’s pick: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
The Bills allowed 17 rushing touchdowns last season, and Oliver excels in a one-gap scheme like Buffalo’s 4-3 defense.
10. Denver Broncos
Kiper’s pick: Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
I thought about quarterback with Drew Lock still on the board. But Bush helps Denver right now, and I love the fit in Vic Fangio’s 3-4 defense.