# Mel Kiper: Kiper's mock draft 4.0, as read out on the show, has Cam Ward going No. 1, Travis Hunter No. 2 to Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders sliding to No. 9 to New Orleans, and a full first round plus second-round picks including a Bears haul of Tyler Warren, Walter Nolen and TreVeyon Henderson. **Claimed:** Apr 8, 2025 **Pundit:** Mel Kiper — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mel-kiper **Outlet:** The Rich Eisen Show (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/the-rich-eisen-show-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO8907062425.mp3?updated=1744140111 46 checkable claims — 46 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 74 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 14 of 46 have settled so far, averaging 72.9 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls. > He believes we are going to see Cam Ward go first overall. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Cam Ward to be picked at number 1** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **TreVeyon Henderson to be picked at number 41** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: TreVeyon Henderson, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Will Johnson to be picked at number 11** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Will Johnson, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 21.02 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Will Campbell to be picked at number 4** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Will Campbell, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Armand Membou to be picked at number 7** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Armand Membou, New York Jets - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Abdul Carter to be picked at number 3** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Abdul Carter, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Travis Hunter to be picked at number 2** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Travis Hunter, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jalen Milroe to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jalen Milroe, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 29.73 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Emeka Egbuka to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Emeka Egbuka - Verdict: scored 54.53 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Tyler Shough to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Tyler Shough, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Ashton Jeanty to be picked at number 6** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Kenneth Grant to be picked at number 43** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kenneth Grant, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 27.26 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Luther Burden III to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Luther Burden III - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Shedeur Sanders to be picked at number 9** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Shedeur Sanders, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 0.29 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Nick Emmanwori to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Nick Emmanwori, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Maxwell Hairston to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Maxwell Hairston, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **James Pearce Jr. to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: James Pearce Jr., Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Josh Conerly Jr. to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Josh Conerly Jr., Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaleb Johnson to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kaleb Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaxson Dart to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jaxson Dart, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalon Walker to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jalon Walker, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Donovan Ezeiruaku to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Detroit Lions - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malaki Starks to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Malaki Starks, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Williams to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Michael Williams, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jack Coco to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jack Coco, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Colston Loveland to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Colston Loveland, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Josh Simmons to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Josh Simmons, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jahdae Barron to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jahdae Barron - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jihaad Campbell to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jihaad Campbell - Verdict: not settled yet - **Matthew Golden to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Matthew Golden - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mason Graham to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Mason Graham, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trey Amos to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Trey Amos, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Elijah Arroyo to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Elijah Arroyo, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylahn Tuimolaou to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jaylahn Tuimolaou, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kelvin Banks Jr. to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kelvin Banks Jr. - Verdict: not settled yet - **Shemar Stewart to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Shemar Stewart, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Derrick Harmon to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Derrick Harmon - Verdict: not settled yet - **Walter Nolen to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Walter Nolen, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jayden Higgins to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jayden Higgins, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mike Green to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Mike Green, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Omarion Hampton to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Omarion Hampton, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Donovan Jackson to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Donovan Jackson, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tetairoa McMillan to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Tetairoa McMillan, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Warren to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Tyler Warren, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Xavier Watts to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Xavier Watts, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quinshon Judkins to be picked at a slot they never named** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Quinshon Judkins, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Cam Ward — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-ward - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans - TreVeyon Henderson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Will Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-johnson - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Will Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-campbell - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Armand Membou — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/armand-membou - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Abdul Carter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/abdul-carter - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants - Travis Hunter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/travis-hunter - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Jalen Milroe — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-milroe - Emeka Egbuka — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka - Tyler Shough — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-shough - Ashton Jeanty — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Kenneth Grant — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenneth-grant - Luther Burden III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii - Shedeur Sanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/shedeur-sanders - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Nick Emmanwori — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nick-emmanwori - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Maxwell Hairston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/maxwell-hairston - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - James Pearce Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/james-pearce-jr - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Josh Conerly Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-conerly-jr - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Kaleb Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaleb-johnson - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Jaxson Dart — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaxson-dart - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Jalon Walker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalon-walker - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Donovan Ezeiruaku — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/donovan-ezeiruaku - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions - Malaki Starks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malaki-starks - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Michael Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-williams - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Jack Coco — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jack-coco - Colston Loveland — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/colston-loveland - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - Josh Simmons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-simmons - Jahdae Barron — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jahdae-barron - Jihaad Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jihaad-campbell - Matthew Golden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-golden - Mason Graham — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mason-graham - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Trey Amos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-amos - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Elijah Arroyo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/elijah-arroyo - Jaylahn Tuimolaou — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jt-tuimoloau - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Kelvin Banks Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kelvin-banks-jr - Shemar Stewart — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/shemar-stewart - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Derrick Harmon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/derrick-harmon - Walter Nolen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/walter-nolen - Jayden Higgins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jayden-higgins - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Mike Green — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-green - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Omarion Hampton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/omarion-hampton - Donovan Jackson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/donovan-jackson - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Tetairoa McMillan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Tyler Warren — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-warren - Xavier Watts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/xavier-watts - Quinshon Judkins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (scored 0) - Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24) ## More mock draft picks The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Chris Simms on Malachi Corley: Simms named the Bears the NFL's best overall offense and best rushing offense, the Bengals the best passing offense, Seattle the best total defense, Minnesota the best pass defense and Tampa Bay the best run defense; they also called Tristan Wirfs the league's best offensive lineman, projected Miami's Malachi Toney as a top-15 pick, and predicted a 30-14 Jaguars win in Baltimore. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c0fd4647-2de8-4a5f-bac2-950fed303ee9 (scored 11.46) - Todd McShay on Keelon Russell: While breaking down LSU's offense, McShay called receiver Jackson Harris a top-50 NFL draft prospect, and later said LSU's Sam Levitt and Alabama's Keelan Russell are potential top-10 picks in a future draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/15d40546-2ab9-4ab8-b5bd-ed0ef7f26ae5 (scored 0) - Philip Hughes on Kyle Kennard: Evaluating edge rusher Kyle Kennard ahead of the draft, the account projected them as a Day 2 selection. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/605a686a-b5f1-4611-82b4-961abf8de93e (scored 33.86) - Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Campbell's draft stock report projects Indiana WR Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in 2027, Mississippi State CB Kelley Jones as a first-rounder, Tennessee DT Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick, and Texas OT Trevor Goosby as a top-10 pick, while suggesting Arch Manning could still be a first-rounder if they declare. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2dd4bf46-e5eb-4dff-8500-95d9fdbd2986 (scored 0) - Walt on Garrett Nussmeier: In a running series of coach/GM hiring and firing grades, Walt projects Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick of the Raiders in the 2026 draft and has LSU's Garrett Nussmeier going No. 2 overall in their 2026 mock draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29bb2d31-fbe3-40db-b378-be5ba5d990b0 (scored 0) - Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Reviewing Week 7 college games, Campbell projects a slate of draft outcomes: Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick in 2026, Alabama's Bray Hubbard as a Day 2 pick and Yhonzae Pierre as a potential first-rounder, Jeremiah Smith as one of the very first players drafted, Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in the 2027 draft, Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby as top-10 picks, and Jadan Baugh as a first-round pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d2c00414-086d-4a40-bb69-7584be496742 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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