In the latest mock from ESPN's NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., the New York Jets had a surprise as the team ends up landing a quarterback in the first round.

Even though conventional wisdom suggests the Las Vegas Raiders will draft Shedeur Sanders if the opportunity presents itself, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has the Colorado star ending up slightly lower in the 2025 draft.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., however, is no longer one of those people. In his latest mock draft that dropped on Tuesday morning, the longtime draft analyst has Sanders falling all the way to the New York Jets at No. 7. In his previous mock draft back in January, Kiper had Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.

In his second mock draft which comes just prior to the NFL scouting combine, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has the Cleveland Browns selecting a quarterback.

The Tennessee Titans are in need of a quarterback. However, they may not find one in this draft class according to NFL draft guru Mel Kiper.

Shedeur Sanders' draft stock has taken a hit in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, as the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback is now projected to fall

Mike Fisher - as a newspaper beat writer and columnist and on radio and TV, where he is an Emmy winner - has covered the NFL since 1983 and the Dallas Cowboys since 1990, is the author of two best-selling books on the Cowboys.

Mel Kiper Jr.’s new mock draft has the Rams fortifying their O-line, though he could see them targeting a QB if Matthew Stafford leaves

In Mel Kiper's second 2025 NFL mock draft, he had the Indianapolis Colts selecting safety Malaki Starks. However, in his explanation of the selection, Kiper did float the idea of the Colts instead add

Shedeur Sanders will receive the most attention going into the NFL Combine. The entire football world is waiting to witness Deion Sanders’ son take over in the bigger leagues. Much fanfare has been generated by Sanders’ landing spot in the upcoming draft as well.