Mario Cristobal, Cam Ward's coach at Miami, said he "never talked to" ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. on a draft night where most focus was on Shedeur Sanders.

Miami football head coach Mario Cristobal shaded Mel Kiper for how he covered Cam Ward throughout the NFL Draft process. The superstar quarterback was unsurprisingly taken with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.

Mel Kiper Jr. was not having any of Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal's claims about his secret draft night plans.

Kiper has been heavily criticized for his 2025 NFL Draft behavior, and now we may know why.. The 2025 NFL Draft is now a few weeks old, but the discourse surrounding it has not let up. The rookies have already gotten acclimated to their new teams,

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal revealed he did not hear from ESPN’s draft guru leading into the 2025 NFL Draft despite Ward ultimately being the No. 1 pick. Kiper made it clear throughout the draft he rated Shedeur Sanders as his No. 1 quarterback in the class.

NFL Draft saw the Tennessee Titans select Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick. Ward impressed scouts with his dynamic skill set, showcasing both a strong arm and impressive mobility,

With this threshold crossed, it's a decent time to take a step back and take stock of how teams fared during the offseason and how they've retooled their respective rosters.

On Thursday the NFL Players Association announced the list of 42 rookies who will be participating in the 31st annual Rookie Premiere presented by Panini America. This is a yearly event that brings together the most exciting new rookies for a week of major business immersion and professional development.