Mel KiperMar 2, 2026
As relayed on the show, Kiper's big board ranks Mendoza first, Jeremiah Love second, Reese third, Bailey fourth and Tate fifth, with the first tackle (Malagua) at 10.
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So he has Mendoza one, which is aggressive, but fine. Jeremiah Love is two.
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“So he has Mendoza one, which is aggressive, but fine. Jeremiah Love is two. Reese is third. Bailey's four. Tate's five. Downs, Styles, Tyson, Bane. K. First tackle, Malagua, 10. Fano, 12. Freeling, 19, Lomu out of Utah, 21, and Procter's not even on this thing.”
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