ESPN's draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. was among those leading the coverage surrounding Sanders during the draft. Kiper was one a select few that had Sanders ranked as his top quarter

The NFL draft is now firmly in the rearview mirror, and while both quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward have found homes for the foreseeable future, some drama surfaced this week involving ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

Cam Ward’s journey from FCS prospect to Heisman finalist culminated in his being selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft—a historic achievement for the Miami Hurricanes quarterback.