ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. was criticized again for favoring Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders over others, including the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Few NFL draft analysts were more surprised at the fall of former Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders than ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Even fewer were more vocal than Kiper at calling out NFL teams for passing on the superstar quarterback and son of legendary player Deion Sanders.

Perhaps nobody advocated more for Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL draft than ESPN broadcaster Mel Kiper Jr., and the Cleveland Browns rookie's famous father appreciated the support.