| Mel Kiper Jr.ESPN cornerstone |
ESPN |
Pioneer of draft coverage |
Longest-running, still influential in shaping narratives |
| Matt Miller |
ESPN |
Former Bleacher Report, now ESPN |
Strong scouting background, detailed mocks |
| Jordan Reid |
ESPN |
Former coach/scout |
Excellent positional breakdowns, rising star |
| Steve Muench |
ESPN |
Draft analyst |
Deep positional rankings, especially defense |
| Lou PickneyAccuracy leader |
MockDraftNFL.com |
Based, entertaining, bold picks |
Ranked #1 for accuracy on independent sites |
| Charlie Campbell |
WalterFootball |
Well-connected and accurate |
Consistently among most precise mocks |
| Jason Boris |
Times News Online |
One draft per year |
High accuracy, cult following |
| Brendan Donahue |
Sharp Football Analysis |
Data-driven |
Top Huddle Report rankings |
| Matthew Freedman |
Fantasy Life |
Reliable, consistent |
Strong track record in recent years |
| Todd McShay |
McShay Report |
Veteran analyst |
Long-time rival to Kiper, respected evaluations |