Mel Kiper Jr.
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Football analystMel Kiper has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on "SportsCenter," ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+.
Todd McShay
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senior NFL draft analystTodd McShay is a senior NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting reports on the nation's top pro prospects. He also serves as a college football field analyst on Saturdays in the fall. Todd joined ESPN in 2006 and contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live, College Football Live and ESPN Radio. He is a Massachusetts native and was a backup quarterback at the University of Richmond. You can follow Todd on Twitter via @McShay13.
Nov 17, 2020, 11:45 AMYou already know about the outstanding quarterback class for the 2021 NFL draft. But what about the edge rushers, the most coveted position on the defensive side? NFL draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay are here to catch you up on the chase to be the first pass-rusher off the board in April, with insight into what their draft boards look like as we get closer to bowl season.
Plus, Kiper and McShay pick out big risers in the draft class and highlight an under-the-radar prospect to keep an eye on throughout the rest of the season:
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The race to be the top edge rusher in the 2021 NFL draft