First Draft
First Draft, produced by ESPN Radio, features NFL draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates with host Mike Greenberg. The show covers draft prospects, team needs and weekly NFL recaps. With 200 episodes and a cadence of about every 5.5 days, episodes run around 44 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach engaged NFL fans during draft season with ESPN-produced analysis
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,476 ratings with a 4.3 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run around 44 minutes on a cadence of roughly every 5.5 days, with 200 episodes in the archive.
- Co-hosts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates are NFL draft analysts, and the show runs year-round.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, analyst breakdown, weekly recap
- Tone
- energetic, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- ESPN Radio
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by ESPN Radio and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover draft prospects, mock drafts and game recaps with no explicit flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | espnradio.espn.com/espnradio/index |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id304434112 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ESP5707918440 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 🥵The most FREAKISHLY GIFTED NFL Draft Prospects [2027]🥵 w/Mel Kiper | 2026-10-14 | 48 min |
| NFL Week 5 Recap w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny! | 2026-10-13 | 46 min |
| ⭐️Mel Kiper's UPDATED TOP-10 PROSPECTS [2027 NFL Draft]⭐️ w/Field Yate | 2026-10-07 | 40 min |
| NFL Week 4 Recap w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny! | 2026-10-05 | 37 min |
| NFL Week 3 Recap! + JJ McCarthy Trade Reaction | 2026-09-28 | 35 min |
| Mel Kiper's TOP-3 QB, WR, Edge Rusher prospects🌟 w/Field Yates & Gree | 2026-09-23 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates break down all the top prospects and all 32 teams' needs throughout the year with host Mike Greenberg. They’ll answer who’s up, who’s down and whose pick could swing a franchise – because draft season never ends.
About First Draft
First Draft is an NFL podcast produced by ESPN Radio and hosted by Mike Greenberg, with NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates. The show covers top draft prospects, the needs of all 32 teams and weekly NFL recaps, according to the feed and the show description.
The show has 200 episodes in its feed, published about every 5.5 days, with a median episode length of roughly 44 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,476 ratings with a 4.3 average, which suggests an established audience. Listeners are likely NFL and draft-focused fans; these audience figures are estimates, not published download numbers.
No sponsors are named in the feed. Per the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to sports brands and sports-adjacent services seeking to reach draft-season fans. Sources: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. First Draft can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about First Draft
How much does First Draft charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card.
What is First Draft about?
First Draft is an ESPN Radio NFL podcast with draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, covering draft prospects, team needs and weekly NFL recaps.
How do I contact First Draft about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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