These players will be the STEALS of the NFL Draft 👀🤫 | First Draft

Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. take a look at some best players that are being underrated going into the 2024 NFL Draft.
0:00 Intro
7:07 - Darius Robinson
9:10 - Cade Stover
11:24 - Michael Hall Jr.
13:39 - Mason McCormick
16:09. - DeWayne Carter
18:00 - Jalyx Hunt
21:45 - Cedric Gray
25:22 - Isaiah Davis
27:53 - Tyrone Tracy Jr.
30:24 - Javontae Jean-Baptiste
32:53 - Malik Washington
34:41 - Qwan'tez Stiggers
36:32 - Marcellas Dial
39:21 - Final Thoughts
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[@davidcarey7503]

Love the Mel & Field draft duo. Great back and forth, informative, awesome stuff. Go Ravens!

[@alexamerling79]

Byron Murphy is going to be a monster. Hope my Bears get him if we can't get Odunze.

[@tomaspenna2815]

Giants will draft Odunze

[@dnice2000]

​@@tomaspenna2815giants need a QB as much as anymore and they're the only ones that don't know it 😂

[@tomaspenna2815]

@dnice2000 I agree, and also think they'll be stubborn enough to try D Jones for another year

[@joeb9207]

@@dnice2000as a giants fan i think the only two quarterbacks worth taking in the first round are williams and maye… i agree jones is not the answer but i dont want us to take someone who wont be “the guy”, id like us to take nabers/odunze and then take a shot on rattler in the second

[@zachaddington5264]

Bears will take latu

[@williamkerr9990]

As an Ohio State fan, Cade Stover has great hands and is a beast

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

Average

[@njebei]

As an Ohio State fan, Cade Stover might be the worst blocking TE in our school's history. He was a liability on every running play and one of the reasons our running game struggled all year. You can get away with that in the NFL if you're a great athlete but I'll be surprised if Stover's pass catching skill set translates. He's not big enough or fast enough.

[@markcollins650]

Pittsburgh steelers draft him super star

[@heathskrabak5214]

Casey Hampton was probably the most important piece of the Steelers Defense during his tenure with the team , just ask any of his teammates. He was more than worth a first round pick and worth a top ten pick for me personally . Same with the centers this year . A great center is the most important piece of the O line period for those of us who actually pay attention . So when I hear people saying Barton or JPJ aren’t worth the 20th pick , but the fifth or sixth raw , Injury prone , inexperienced OT . I know they’re just parroting what they hear from so called experts. Answer this if C isn’t valuable why do teams hold onto them for dear life when they get a good one. Also the reigning SB champs have arguably the best C in the league . It’s not a coincidence .

[@williambrown6932]

Great Response. I hear people like Carter and all the pundits talk about Mims and other tackles in the draft. I say that a tackle does not snap the ball! The Steelers passed on at least two really good centers. Creed Humphrey is now the center of the Superbowl champions. They could have drafted him if they wanted. If they want their aging QB that is trying to reclaim his stature and a young mostly unproven QB with a center they think they can turn into a center in Barton from Duke or someone else, like the Green experiment that failed and the Cole experience that just did not work out, they are not doing their QB any favors. If they are smart, they will take JPJ in round one if he is available. He is the most awarded center in the draft and all this talk from the Steelers pundits talking about value and all that stuff regarding a center, I tell you right now, if a team needs a center, they are going to take him round one, period! The center is only part of a unit. A good center coupled with the guards and tackles can really do some damage, so they need a CENTER, not someone they think they can convert to one. ala Green. The pundits are so enamored with getting a tackle to replace Moore they are missing the point. What about the center from Georgia who played in the vaunted SEC! No one talks about him. If the team is really going to run the ball, they need a center who can move, is strong, disciplined and focused and a player who can work within a unit. But most importantly, he needs to call the plays for the line and blends into the unit. Pouncey is not in the draft, but JPJ is. Take him Steelers and I think you will be happy.

[@masegass2394]

Field weighing a suit sitting in his bathroom lol

[@rzawistowski33]

Legs gonna go numb

[@shean.s1448]

😂😂😂 wild

[@jcole3505]

His favorite room 😂

[@jonathangeddes9786]

Using what scale?

[@2XSixsports]

Looks heavy

[@jimbo92107]

Keon Coleman's basketball experience taught him how to create space for himself, regardless of footspeed. The guy gets open, and when the ball arrives, he comes down with it. First round value for sure.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

I think he'll do very well to... it's all about separation and hands. No, you wont hit him in stride burning a DB but that's not the only way WRs achieve

[@dodu8281]

wow, finally somebody talked about my no.1 rb, blake watson!!!! 29:20

[@willthetrucker7613]

Is Kiper grooming Yates so he can retire?

[@richardyounger5129]

That’s the vibe I’ve been getting for sure

[@kyledabearsfan]

Has to be, because that tongue isn't up Mel's rear for nothing

[@THEREALDAMNSAM]

Definitely sounds like it 😅

[@jrgvsqz]

Why would you retire from making Mock drafts? LOL

[@peterhunt6480]

Yates is Mel’s protege, not his “replacement“.

[@footballer010]

He looks like Slappy from Goosebumps.

[@AndyMacT77]

Great depth to this evaluation. Layers Below what the public gets to see…

[@itk.r8rsn8k15]

Mel's a Legend!

[@googlechicken]

Watch that South Dakota St film and check out McCormacks line mate OT Garrett Greenfield. 6-5 320 also a 4year starter prototypical size and a very good pass blocker. Should be a late rd pick or UDA with upside to become a starter with some development

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

Sundell too

[@2160michael]

Mel is the GOAT. My fav ESPN personality

[@sirtavion20]

And always wrong lol

[@2160michael]

@@sirtavion20 just like actual GMs…. No one is 100% right.

[@SnackAttack77]

The goat of sucking at his job

[@timothycunningham3983]

This Fields is a gabber jaws. Not sure he really knows enough to take his opinions.

[@Salute51_6]

he was actually in the mix, around a lot of scouts during pro days

[@dnice2000]

Neither does kiper

[@brianbennett9478]

Field is morphing into Max Headroom

[@Kenny49ERS]

Funny

[@monkeydpooky8317]

Stover isn’t an nfl athlete he’s got the body but not the brain nor mindset you heard it here first

[@viktorstagnetti7491]

You're a dipshit. He's known as Farmer Gronk for a reason.

[@Kenny49ERS]

Teachers have been saying that for years

[@AndreB10265]

You got it right Mel on Cade Stover. He will be a steal if he makes it to the fourth round.

[@wpl8275]

Don’t sleep on Trey Taylor the safety out of Air Force. Might be a day 3 steal for some team.

[@willjoyce5013]

It's crazy to etch in stone things that are going to get completely blown up by like one move

[@thebigdubnetwork]

Best draft show out here

[@jasonsheehan7782]

Nfl stock exchange

[@robe2504]

Big fan of Isaiah Adams, Mason McCormick and Garrett Greenfield. Hoping at least one will end up on the Vikes.

[@voiceofinsight1]

That's right! My rankings are the best

[@BoomorBust]

Darius Robinson is not it. Tweeners rarely work out. Position versatility is usually a false dream.

[@HalfTonChevy]

This might age well for you. But I'd bet it doesn't

[@escaped1534]

Depends on the D coach putting him in right position..?

[@HalfTonChevy]

The dude is a freak. Cam Jordan 2.0 He will find success anywhere they line him up...

[@googlechicken]

Robinson is projected to go in the second rd he is not really a sleeper at this point

[@BoomorBust]

​@HalfTonChevy There are a ton of "freaks" that ended up being nothing. And he isn't anywhere near Cam Jordan lol. I don't care how it ages, we scout and give evaluations and you live with it. I hope the best for him. A great Baltimore scheme and he could be productive. But I wouldn't be picking him unless it's the 3rd round or lower.

[@SovereignMoney]

These guys are just the schefters of the draft. No real personal opinions on players. Just aggregating rumors and taking arbitrary positions to stray slightly from the consensus and drive engagement.

[@mr.dolphin8345]

Who names their kid Field?

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

I hope this Jaylx hunt dude got his degree from Cornell first lol

[@thenhl1015]

Stiggers from the cfl will be the steal of the draft. kurt warner of cornerbacks

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

Kamal hadden Dwight mcclothern

[@YouTubetail]

Great 👍🏼

[@aserodriguez1425]

Mel Kiper spewing the 🐂 TV analyst mentality the whole not having players graded out where everyone else seems to be having them and "who cares, go with your gut" mentality. EXACTLY what had Mike Mayock draft like ABSOLUTE GARBAGE with the Raiders. Shocking everybody consistently taking guys EARLY and some even SIGNIFICANTLY EARLY, here's his list of 1st round picks: he took Clelin Ferrill, Jonathan Abrams, Alex leatherwood, Henry Ruggs and Damon Arnette. ALL HUGE BUSTS AND ALL TAKEN EARLY, all those picks taken with that exact same mentality that Mike speaks of, in fact Mike held the exact same type of TV sports analyst job and overall experience as Mel Kiper before taking the GM job. Lol yet these guys think they know their stuff, just take Mel's nick draft and throw it in the garbage where it belongs.

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

David White Jalen Coker Hayden hatten Jalen green mason pline Owen glasscoe brenna Jackson

[@ShawnRickman]

It's so refreshing not seeing Mel disrespected by Mcshay all the time. Happy he got bounced. Mel has entertained us for the past 40 years. Excellent job as well Fields!

[@jamesrogers9056]

Ben Simmons tight end

[@GrindaGangtv]

Ok neither of them know anything 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@nj1987]

The cannon milton out of tennessee

[@birdsfan34]

Todd!!! Todd!! Todd!!

[@user-kn9hi1zg5c]

Nah you do not have HOF soon Bill Belichick like Pat MacAfee dose, so no not gonna watch your group of never played a down in the NFL.

[@jumpmanphlight6410]

MPJ & Luke McCaffrey

[@stephensmith2458]

Lol...mel u remind me of Eddie Munster

[@googlechicken]

Malik is a much better player than Pop Douglas

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

Bo nix superstar calling it now

[@HalfTonChevy]

I definitely agree. I doubt all the nfl gm's have him below all these guys being hyped up.

[@yen9659]

😂 I’m just glad he finally decided to leave college., dude is trash!!

[@Bman32x]

Most accurate passer in NCAAF & most yards at 2 different universities. Not terrible accolades under his belt.

[@marshallsimmons265]

He wouldn't have stayed in college for 6 years if he was going to be a superstar

[@HalfTonChevy]

@marshallsimmons265 if covid didn't come. A lot of this seasons draft class would have gone last year.

[@TFFForecast]

Malik Washington wheels up

[@googlechicken]

Yup I think he is going to be a productive player right away and he isn’t a one year wonder he was a very good player at Northwestern as well and graduated from there and I believe got his Masters degree at Virginia. He is my guy in this draft as far as of the radar guys

[@dnice2000]

Darius robinson a day one pick huh? 😂 nah nah

[@stevenbarnes8238]

He will be close.

[@Derpk-rt9by]

Chargers WILL draft cade stover lol MARK IT!

[@MarchOnRome]

Field in his bathroom lmao.

[@dkenned4]

The Chris Simms podcast is a much better listen

[@stevenbarnes8238]

Chris is good listening.

[@meatazzsandwich]

Simms can't even talk. He has a very limited vocabulary.

[@dkenned4]

@@meatazzsandwich but he actually breaks down the players. Novice/casual fans prefer ESPN

[@meatazzsandwich]

The only good thing about Simms is when Conner is on it

[@yt_hom3]

Caleb Williams a guaranteed bust

[@jrgvsqz]

120 Tds 14 Ints in 3 years

[@rab5567]

I remember my 1st beer

[@MrFatboy1987]

And how do you know ?

[@Kenny49ERS]

@@MrFatboy1987USC QB going to Bears 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@christiansolid1702]

Good thing i don’t give two shits about ESPN and their Liberal agendas

[@viktorstagnetti7491]

And yet here you are, pissing your panties like a typical right wing stooge.

[@PianoUniverse]

Is that what you got out of this video?

[@RobertSmith-fw8cd]

Choke on your political take, esp coming into a sports comment section. F off

[@MikkiChavez]

49ers should trade Purdy & Deebo for draft capital & draft Bo Nix or Penix Jr.

[@Bman32x]

9ers can win with what they have on the roster. Your problem is your offensive playcaller/coach. How many Super Bowl leads does he need to blow?

[@RobertSmith-fw8cd]

Worst take I have heard in a long long time...and that is saying alot

[@Kenny49ERS]

@@Bman32x I think it really just came down to one pass being overthrown in Super Bowl 54, and in the last Super Bowl, an injury to Greenlaw, maybe the punt that went of a red shirted rookies foot or the CMC fumble, or the fact the refs never call a holding call on the chiefs in the SB. Unless it’s against Tom Brady.

[@sowpow69]

As a 49er fan,I'll tell you this that won't happen!!! They keep winning,if it isn't broke...don't fix it🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Kenny49ERS]

@@sowpow69 we need OL to give Brock more time

[@SillyGoose2024]

Field yates looks like the kind of male that doesnt know what kind of engine is in his own car and wouldnt know how to change its oil.

[@daveleeuelman5084]

Dude go back to fantasy football 🏈 brother! I get you took the money they offered you, but not everyone is meant to cover NFL like that. I guess Congrats

[@daveleeuelman5084]

Please retire Mel, your way to old school for the new NFL